1-26-2026 City Council

Monday, January 26, 2026

Annual Fire Department Report

Surplus equipment donation to Akala Family Foundation

Adoption of Ordinance 252 (Fee Schedule Amendment)

Personnel Committee updates regarding Public Works Supervisor

Coloring contest winner announcement

Park trail grant funding and infrastructure project planning

Fieldstone property development and infrastructure discussions

Areas of Interest (5)

Rising state-mandated water testing fees impact local residential utility costs.
City of Mayer explores regional street dance celebration to coincide with Rising Community Festival.
Fire Department planning for 2030 engine replacement due to long manufacturer lead times.
Local park trails identified for potential improvements using a 75/25 grant funding split.
Concerns over infrastructure costs for the potential Fieldstone property development.

Votes (4)

Approve agenda

Carried4-0

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Approve consent agenda

Carried4-0

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Declare old fire hose surplus

Carried4-0

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Adopt Ordinance 252 amending the fee schedule

Carried4-0

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (2)

In 2025, we ran 127 calls, which equated to 1,793 firefighter hours.
— Metsold

Department performanceAnnual Fire Department Report

The state charges us and then we charge our residents that same amount. So we make no money on it whatsoever.
— City Staff

Fee schedule amendmentExplanation of water testing fee hike

People (5)

DodgeMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

MetsoldFire Chief

Presented the 2025 annual fire department report and future equipment needs.

1 quote

“In 2025, we ran 127 calls, which equated to 1,793 firefighter hours.”

Annual report statistics

ChadCouncil Member

Involved in personnel committee and public works discussions.

JacksonCouncil Member

Reported on coloring contest and park trail grant progress.

McNeelyCouncil Member

Participated in council reporting.

Places Mentioned

City of MayerZion (School/Church)New GermanySan Lucas Tolman, GuatemalaFieldstone (Property location)Casey'sDollar General

Events & Meetings (1)

January 26, 2026, 6:30 PM - City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 252

Amending the municipal fee schedule, specifically increasing the pass-through Minnesota water testing fee to $1.27 per month.

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