Reed City Council approves Farmer’s Market Depot rental, a food-truck allowance and community contracts for master plan and Sesquicentennial events

The Reed City Council on Oct. 14 approved several items related to community events and planning. The council authorized the Reed City Farmer’s Market to rent the Depot on Wednesdays from 4–7 p.m. for the 2025 season at a $50 rate (motion by Dan Burchett, seconded by Nicole Woodside) and separately approved allowing one food truck on site during the 2025 market (motion by Brad Nixon, seconded by Dan Burchett). The city attorney recommended establishing a memorandum of understanding with the market.

Council also received a logo presentation for the Sesquicentennial celebration from Charles Lupo and asked the Sesquicentennial committee to present the design to the Planning Commission for review.

Separately, the council approved a Master Plan agreement with Fleis and Vandenbrink for $26,000 and authorized the City Manager to sign (motion by Brad Nixon, seconded by Dan Burchett). The council also approved an agreement with the World Famous Paul Bunyon Lumberjack Show for Sesquicentennial events and authorized the City Manager to sign that contract.

All votes recorded for these items were affirmative among members present. City Manager Rich Saladin provided broader operational updates at the meeting, including a new hire, Kristine Holmes, to serve as deputy city clerk and progress reports on DWSRF projects.

Council requested the city attorney’s recommended MOU language and asked the Sesquicentennial committee to coordinate with the Planning Commission on the logo and event details.