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Foley council approves downtown banners, façade grant recommendation and a $52,580 payout for north-side work
Summary
Council approved installing downtown banners, accepted an EDA recommendation to approve a façade application for 1614th Avenue North, and approved pay application No. 8 for the 2025 north-side improvements (work certified to date approximately $4.66 million; payout request roughly $52,580.27).
The Foley City Council on March 10 voted to approve decorative downtown banners recommended by the economic development committee, accepted an EDA recommendation to approve a façade application for 1614th Avenue North, and approved pay application No. 8 for the 2025 north-side street improvements.
Council members described the banners as colorful, rotating through four designs that incorporate local school and county colors and downtown icons. Staff confirmed sizing and durability reviews; banners will be paid from the general fund and spare units ordered to replace damaged pieces. "Just asking permission to approve the expenditure and I'll take that out of the general fund," a council member said before the motion passed by voice vote.
On the façade application, council noted minimal impacts to sidewalks and parking and that deliveries will use a side door; the EDA recommended funding and council approved the application. "I think it's a heck of a lot nicer than it was," one council member said in support.
Engineering staff presented pay application No. 8 for the 2025 north-side improvements. The requested payout was reported as $52,580.27 and certified work to date as $4,663,596.95, representing roughly 95% completion. Council moved and approved the payout; the transcript records at least one 'oppose' during voice votes but does not include a roll-call tally.
Other business included regular department updates: Chief McMillan reported 369 calls for service in February (up from 329 in 2025) and noted a new records system launching March 31 that will change how traffic-stop details are reported; public works/Fire (Mark) reported firefighter appointments and ongoing sewer and meter-replacement scheduling. Administrator Sarah updated the council on Minnesota Housing grant communications and recommended a wetland delineation for an industrial park parcel before further platting or marketing.
The council adjourned and planned a workshop to follow the meeting.
