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Fergus Falls council appoints acting mayor, backs pedestrian-crossing grants, approves change orders and land‑sale LOI
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting the Fergus Falls City Council appointed Mark Leighton as acting mayor, approved sponsoring applications for transportation grants that carry a roughly $330,000 local match, authorized two construction change orders, introduced a land‑sale LOI for a Tower Road parcel, approved engaging a TIF consultant contingent on applicant fees, and ordered three feasibility reports.
The Fergus Falls City Council on Jan. 5 approved a series of routine but consequential administrative and capital items, including the appointment of Mark Leighton as the 2026 acting mayor and a set of grant and construction actions that will affect future budgets and projects.
Appointments and administrative business: The council voted to appoint Mark Leighton as acting mayor for 2026 and approved mayoral council appointments and reorganized several boards and commissions. Several standing and ad hoc appointments were read and approved by voice or roll call.
Transportation grants and maintenance commitment: City staff presented applications for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Carbon Reduction Program to fund pedestrian and railroad-crossing improvements (South Union, Sheridan and two dairy-related crossings). Staff member Clara said both…
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