City of Elm PrairieCouncil and Commission Meetings

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City Council

Regular Meeting — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST
Council Chambers, Elm Prairie City Hall, 100 Main Street

Table of contents

  1. Call to Order
  2. 1. Open Forum
  3. Consent Agenda
  4. 1. Approval of Minutes
  5. 2. Approval of Claims
  6. Regular Agenda
  7. 1. Keeping of Backyard Chickens
  8. 2. 2027 Street Reconstruction: Award of Bid
  9. 3. Appointment to the Park and Recreation Board
  10. Closed Session
  11. 1. Attorney-Client Privileged Matter: Pending Litigation

Call to Order

1. Open Forum

File 2026-0215 · Information · Administration

Residents may address the Council on any matter not on the agenda.

Speakers are asked to state their name and address and to keep remarks to three minutes. The Council does not take action on open forum items at the same meeting.

Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Minutes

File 2026-0216 · Consent · Administration

Approval of the minutes of the previous regular meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.

2. Approval of Claims

File 2026-0203 · Consent · Finance

Approval of the list of claims for payment.

The claims list includes payroll, utility payments, the fourth pay request on the water tower rehabilitation and routine operating expenses. The full list is attached.

Recommendation: Approve claims in the amount of $412,318.55.

Fiscal impact: $412,318.55 from the funds shown on the claims list.

Attachments:

Regular Agenda

1. Keeping of Backyard Chickens

File 2026-0207 · Ordinance · Community Development

An ordinance allowing up to four hens on residential lots with a permit.

The ordinance would allow up to four hens, and no roosters, on single-family residential lots with an annual permit. Coops must be at least 10 feet from property lines and 25 feet from neighboring homes.

The Planning Commission recommended approval 5 to 1. The dissent preferred a limit of three hens.

Recommendation: Approve the reading and schedule the next reading and adoption for the next regular meeting.

Fiscal impact: Permit fees are expected to cover administration.

Attachments:

2. 2027 Street Reconstruction: Award of Bid

File 2026-0204 · Action · Public Works

Award of the contract for reconstruction of 4th Avenue NE and Elm Street.

Seven bids were received for reconstruction of 4th Avenue NE and Elm Street, including new water main, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter and sidewalk. The low bid is 8% under the engineer's estimate.

Recommendation: Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $2,186,442.

Fiscal impact: $2,186,442, funded by the 2026A bonds, special assessments and utility funds.

Attachments:

3. Appointment to the Park and Recreation Board

File 2026-0209 · Action · Administration

Filling a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board.

Two residents applied for the vacant seat. The Mayor recommends the appointment of the applicant interviewed on October 6.

Recommendation: Confirm the Mayor's appointment to a term ending December 31, 2028.

Fiscal impact: None.

Closed Session

1. Attorney-Client Privileged Matter: Pending Litigation

File 2026-0219 · Closed Session · City Attorney

Not public under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b) (attorney-client privilege).