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City of Fergus Falls City Council Meeting-July 6, 2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Upcoming Events Announced: Candidate Filing, Anniversary Celebration, and 'Santa Splash'
The city council announced several upcoming events and opportunities. The city council candidate filing period opens July 14th-28th. A committee of the whole meeting is scheduled for July 15th, followed by a 100th anniversary celebration on July 16th. The regular city council meeting is on July 20th. 'Santa Splash' will be on July 25th, featuring a dunk tank where volunteers are sought to be dunked for charity. The FIFA World Cup is also mentioned as context for community engagement. Upcoming closed meetings will discuss labor negotiation strategy and threatened litigation.
Ferguson Brothers Awarded D Lagoon Park Road Project Bid
The city council awarded a bid for the D Lagoon Park Road project (PI 35376) to Ferguson Brothers for $471,58.90. This project involves repairing the roadway through the park, including patching and a complete overlay. The project design considers current summer activities, with work planned to commence in late August. Four bids were received, ranging from Ferguson Brothers' low bid to over $625,000. The engineers' estimate was $68,000. Council members discussed the significant difference between the low bid and the engineer's estimate, with city staff explaining their bidding process and responsible bidder determination.
City Approves $150,000 Loan for Assisted Living Facility to Support Job Creation
The city council approved a $150,000 loan to Good Neighbors Properties/The Cottage LLC for working capital. This loan aims to bridge a financial gap for the assisted living facility, which experienced licensing issues but has since regained its license. The loan will be for a 24-month term with a 5.5% interest rate and requires personal and corporate guarantees. Business development for Fergus Falls worked on this case, ultimately offering the loan after extensive review and discussions. The facility is expected to create 33 full-time and 12 part-time jobs.
City Approves $4.5 Million in Claims, Clarifies 'Poor Farm Cemetery' Bill
The council approved the presentation of claims in the amount of $4,592,250.75. One council member inquired about a specific bill for the 'poor farm cemetery' for $500+, clarifying that 'Poor Farm' is the LLC name for the company providing custodial services to the police department. The payment was approved.
Otter Electric LLC to Replace Airport Airfield Signage with Grant Funding
The city council is recommending the award of a bid for the 2026 Airfield Signage Replacement project at the airport to Otter Electric LLC for $107,844. This project involves repairing, cleaning, and replacing signage within the airfield. Three bids were received, ranging from $107,844 to $161,500. The project is largely grant-funded, with the city contributing $3,500 (2.5% of project cost). The award is contingent upon receipt of the FAA grant award.
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