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Kandiyohi council approves consent agenda, directs Center Park shelter quotes and clears fire department fundraiser
Summary
At its Oct. 6, 2025 meeting the Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda including a claims list totaling $42,560.23; directed staff to seek three quotes for a new Center Park shelter; approved a fire department fundraiser with one abstention; and received an insurance update from Pioneer Heritage Insurance.
The Kandiyohi City Council approved its consent agenda on Oct. 6, 2025, which included the Sept. 18 council meeting minutes and the claims list for Oct. 6, 2025. The minutes record a total expenditures line of $42,560.23 on the claims list, which contains line items such as LMCIT property and casualty insurance for $18,636.00 and Moore Engineering Phase I construction services for $20,315.00.
During public forum resident Craig Aurand thanked Public Works Supervisor Brandon Huls and the council for implementing a water drainage solution and installing drain tiles in Center Park, saying the improvements allow the park to be enjoyed more often.
Council Member Toby Giese moved and Council Member Spencer Hunt seconded a directive that Public Works Supervisor Brandon Huls obtain three quotes to construct a new shelter using the existing concrete foundation in Center Park; the motion carried.
The council also approved a fundraiser for the Kandiyohi Fire Department to be sponsored by the Willmar Whiskey Society, contingent on the society providing a certificate of liquor liability insurance naming the City as certificate holder. Council Member Jeff Clark made the motion, Council Member Spencer Hunt seconded, and the motion carried with Council Member Toby Giese abstaining.
Brian Nelson of Pioneer Heritage Insurance provided the council with an update on the city’s property and casualty coverage; the transcript records the presentation but does not list coverage changes or dollar figures beyond the claims list item noted above.
The council announced the Kandiyohi Community Club Halloween Party for Oct. 31 and adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
