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Council adopts resolution authorizing city credit cards to replace debit use after fraud incidents
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 2026-1 authorizing organization-issued credit cards (Bankers Bank, administered through Northern Interstate) with departmental limits and oversight, prompted by fraud on existing debit accounts and to provide dispute protections.
The Norway City Council voted March 2 to adopt Resolution 2026-1 authorizing the issuance and use of city credit cards from Bankers Bank administered through Northern Interstate Bank.
City staff explained the change was prompted by recent fraud on debit cards and other checks. Staff said credit cards provide better dispute protections and would not be directly tied to the citychecking account. The proposal called for issuing four cards (one per department) under a single city credit limit and maintaining an authorized-user list. Staff also noted the existing credit-card policy would remain in place, with possible future refinements to approval processes.
Council members asked about per-card limits and safeguards; staff said a $10 (per transaction or per-card) limit was proposed for initial discussion and emphasized that cards would be signed out by supervisors and remain with the treasurer when not in use. The resolution was moved and adopted by council vote.
Council asked staff to return with details on limits and approval procedures so the council could finalize oversight details.
