City of Elm PrairieCouncil and Commission Meetings

City Council

Regular Meeting

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT · Council Chambers, Elm Prairie City Hall, 100 Main Street

Regular meeting Notice posted Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

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Attendance

Ahmed Warsame present · Dale Thorson present · Rachel Okafor present · Sue Kowalczyk present · Tim Brandvold remote

  • 1. Consent File 2026-0216 Administration Approved

    Approval of Minutes

    Approval of the minutes of the previous regular meeting.

    Recommendation: Approve the minutes as presented.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 2:00

    Motion: Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
    Moved by Ahmed Warsame, seconded by Sue Kowalczyk
    Carried 5 aye
    Ahmed Warsame: aye · Dale Thorson: aye · Rachel Okafor: aye · Sue Kowalczyk: aye · Tim Brandvold: aye

  • 2. Consent File 2026-0203 Finance Approved

    Approval of Claims

    Approval of the list of claims for payment.

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

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

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 2:00
  • Regular Agenda
  • 1. Resolution File 2026-0217 Administration Resolution 2026-39 Adopted

    Resolution Adopting the County Hazard Mitigation Plan

    Adopting the 2026 county all-hazard mitigation plan as it applies to the City.

    Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2026-39 adopting the hazard mitigation plan.

    Fiscal impact: None.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 15:30

    Motion: Motion to adopt Resolution 2026-39 adopting the hazard mitigation plan.
    Moved by Rachel Okafor, seconded by Ahmed Warsame
    Carried 5 aye
    Ahmed Warsame: aye · Dale Thorson: aye · Rachel Okafor: aye · Sue Kowalczyk: aye · Tim Brandvold: aye

  • 2. Action File 2026-0212 Administration Approved

    Fire Service Agreement with Linden Township

    Renewal of the agreement for the City fire department to serve Linden Township.

    Recommendation: Approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign it.

    Fiscal impact: Revenue of $88,400 in 2027.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 28:30

    Motion: Motion to approve the fire service agreement with Linden Township.
    Moved by Tim Brandvold, seconded by Rachel Okafor
    Carried 5 aye
    Ahmed Warsame: aye · Dale Thorson: aye · Rachel Okafor: aye · Sue Kowalczyk: aye · Tim Brandvold: aye

  • 3. Action File 2026-0214 Public Works Approved

    Snow and Ice Control Policy Update

    Updating the snow plowing priorities and the sidewalk clearing schedule.

    Recommendation: Adopt the updated Snow and Ice Control Policy.

    Fiscal impact: None.

    Action taken ▶ Watch at 41:20

    Motion: Motion to adopt the updated Snow and Ice Control Policy.
    Moved by Sue Kowalczyk, seconded by Ahmed Warsame
    Carried 4 aye · 1 abstain
    Ahmed Warsame: abstain · Dale Thorson: aye · Rachel Okafor: aye · Sue Kowalczyk: aye · Tim Brandvold: aye