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Hallock council sells lots, approves permits and funds downtown power source for food trucks
Summary
Council approved multiple warranty deeds and building permits, agreed to give three commercial lots with a $2,500 charge for a fourth, and authorized $2,000 for downtown power for food trucks.
The Hallock City Council on July 7 approved several property transfers and building permits and set a commercial‑lot policy intended to encourage local development.
Administrator Kendra Kroening asked whether the policy should provide three lots and charge for a fourth or give four lots. The council agreed to give three lots for building and charge $2,500 for the fourth lot; Councilor Mike Totleben moved the policy and Councilor Kevin Waller seconded the motion, which carried.
Council approved a warranty deed to Carr Landscaping & Construction for lots 4, 5 and 6 and the addition of lot 7 in Block 2 of the southeast addition, and approved Zoning/Building Permit 2025‑12 for Carr Landscaping & Construction (motion by Councilor Jen Peterson, second by Councilor Naomi Larson). The council also approved Zoning/Building Permit 2025‑13 for Dan Twamley to build a shed and approved a warranty deed for lots 14–16 and purchase of lot 17 in Block 5 of the southeast addition by Jackson and Marissa Peterson and building/zoning permit 2025‑14 for the Petersons.
Councilor Totleben moved and Councilor Peterson seconded a motion to pay Rigg Electric $2,000 to install a downtown power source for food trucks; the motion carried. The council also agreed that moving the cannon from Dipple Park to the Kittson County Museum would be appropriate and asked staff to verify the technical owner.
Why it matters: the decisions enable near‑term private development, support downtown commerce and set a precedent for the city’s use of lot incentives.
What’s next: staff will record deeds and permits and coordinate the Rigg Electric work; Kroening will follow up on ownership of the cannon and confirm legal steps for lot conveyances.
