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Fergus Falls council approves several routine resolutions and discusses naming rights and cannabis property update
Summary
Council approved routine items including a $3,138 change order for the TH‑210 utility relocation, second reading of Ordinance 77, and presentation of claims totaling $1,149,106; members also received a Roizy purchase update and discussed forming a committee to pursue naming rights for city facilities.
The Fergus Falls City Council handled several routine actions and discussed potential policy work on naming rights during its meeting.
Votes at a glance: The council approved a $3,138 change order for PI 5367 (Trunk Highway 210 utility relocation) after staff described contractor costs tied to wet soils; the council approved the second reading of Ordinance 77, Eighth Series (boards and commissions adjustments); and the council approved presentation of claims totaling $1,149,106. Those items were approved by roll call as part of the meeting record.
Roizy update: Councilmember Al Kremer said the proposed purchase agreement for the cannabis‑related property near the liquor store (referred to on the record as the Roizy property) is under attorney review and that buyer and city counsel need to coordinate next steps before the sale can move forward.
Naming rights discussion: Councilmembers explored selling naming rights for larger city facilities as a revenue source and discussed formation of a small committee to develop terms, durations and guardrails. Members cautioned that while naming rights can bring revenue and private investment, the city would retain maintenance obligations for named assets and should craft agreements carefully.
Pool passes and announcements: Staff confirmed pool passes and program registrations become available April 1 online and at Park and Rec; the council made routine schedule announcements and adjourned.
What’s next: Staff will continue negotiations on the Roizy purchase as attorneys confer; the naming‑rights idea will be pursued by a volunteer committee including council members and potentially staff to draft a program and agreement terms for future council consideration.
