--- ## author: Susan Nache date: D:20260515101629-05'00' --- ## Becker City Council Meeting ## Becker City Hall May 19, 2026 5:00 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Changes to Agenda ## 4. Approval of City Council Agenda ## 5. Guests and Open Forum (Up to 5 speakers allowed for up to 3 minutes each – no Council response or action is given to open forum comments other than possible referral to City Staff or a City Board / Commission) ## A. Nicole Hubbard – Roadway Safety Concerns ## 6. Committee Reports, Presentations and Awards ## Personnel Committee, EDA, Public Works Committee, Police Management Committee, Xcel Advisory Board, Parks & Rec Commission, Fire Board, Planning Commission, LPI Advisory ## Board ## 7. Board, Committee, and Consultant Reports ## A. 2027 Squad Car Purchase – Chief Lindbloom • Resolution 26-44 ## B. 1 st ## Quarter Financials, 2026 – Mark Ebensteiner ## 8. Consent Agenda - Revised ## A. Hiring Termination Report - Revised ## B. Payment of the Bills ## C. Minutes – May 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting ## D. Donation Acceptance • Resolution 26-43 9. Adjourn ## SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS, CANCELLATIONS, OFFICE CLOSINGS AND ## SPECIAL EVENTS All Meetings are held at Becker City Hall unless otherwise noted. ## Becker City Hall ## 12060 Sherburne Ave SE ## Becker MN 55308 5:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2026 Parks & Rec Commission @ BCC ## 5:30 PM Monday, May 18, 2026 Fire Board ## 6:00 PM Monday, May 18, 2026 Planning Commission ## 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 19, 2026 City Council Meeting 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE TIME) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 City Council Executive Session ## 5:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee ## MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026 – CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY 3:30 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Golf Committee @ Pebble Creek 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Joint Planning Board @ Township Hall ## 5:00 PM Tuesday, June 2, 2026 City Council Meeting 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE TIME) Tuesday, June 2, 2026 City Council Executive Session ## 9:00 AM Friday, June 5, 2026 Personnel Committee ## 5:30 PM Monday, June 8, 2026 EDA 8:30 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Public Works Committee @ Public Works 5:00 PM Monday, June 15, 2026 Parks & Rec Commission @ BCC ## 5:30 PM Monday, June 15, 2026 Fire Board ## 5:00 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE TIME) Tuesday, June 16, 2026 City Council Executive Session ## 5:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee ## FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 – CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH ## 3:30 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Golf Committee ## 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Joint Planning Board ## 6:00 PM Monday, June 29, 2026 Planning Commission ## Agenda Item Description: Police Department squad car purchase request ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: Police / Chief Chris Lindbloom / clindbloom@ci.becker.mn.us / 763-333-6137 ## Attachments: ## Yes X No ## Attachments Included: 1. Resolution 26-44 ## Consent Agenda: Yes No X ## Introduction / Background / Justification / Key / Legal Issues: Each year the police department replaces a squad car as authorized by the City Council under our Capital Improvement Plan. In keeping with this plan, squad car #922 (purchased in 2022) will be due for replacement in 2027. Our last squad car purchase to replace squad 921 was initiated in October of 2025, however we did not make the cut off from Ford and our order was cancelled. Ford has changed the process for ordering and agencies can now select a preferred “build date”, which will allow the agency to select a week that they would prefer their car is built. This new method will give us some flexibility when ordering new squad cars with the hope that we will not have any additional cancelled orders. The squad car we ordered last October will be re-ordered at the end of May and should be built by this fall. This creates a discrepancy in our current fleet rotation, as squad 926 (ordered last October) and squad 927 (proposed to be ordered) would arrive within a few months of each other. I discussed this with the police committee, and it was recommended to move forward with ordering our 2027 at the end of May when the order window opens and select a build date in late December/early January. By doing this, the city would receive the squad in 2027 which is where this squad replacement is identified in the CIP. We would then adjust the CIP to reflect two squad cars being purchased in 2031 and then establish that as our new CIP fleet rotation schedule, effectively moving the 2030 squad replacement to 2031. The Police Department has prepared for this purchase with $65,000 designated in the 2027 CIP for the squad car purchase and outfitting. The cost of our 2026 squad car, with selected options came in at $45,873.44. Actual costs for the 2027 model year will not be available from Ford until at least May 22 nd ## . I have had conversations with the state contract sales advisor, and he indicated he did not expect significant cost changes for this model year. Additional funds remaining in the CIP will be used for the upfitting of the new squad car which includes tear down of the old squad and replacement of any non- fitting or functioning law enforcement related products on the vehicle. This request is being made now to position ourselves so that we don’t miss the build cutoff for our 2027 squad car, and to take advantage of the ordering window option to receive our next squad in fiscal year 2027 as identified in the CIP. ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: May 19, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled The Police Department would request the council approve Chief Lindbloom to place the 2027 squad car order with Tenvoorde Ford when the order window opens with a build week the end of December or first week of January with a total not to exceed $47,000 as a contingency for any price increases. ## Board Commission / Committee Action: Police Committee discussed this option and suggested moving forward with placing the order for the 2027 squad car when the ordering window opens. ## Budgetary / Fiscal Impact: The squad car is to be purchased with budgeted CIP funds, per the current Police Department CIP for 2027. $65,000 is budgeted in 2026 for the new squad car. Any unused funds from the purchase of the vehicle are used to upfit the squad with emergency response equipment. ## Action(s) Requested: 1. Motion and a second to adopt Resolution 26-44 for the purchase of a 2027 police squad car and allowing Chief Lindbloom to enter into an agreement with Tenvoorde Ford of St. Cloud for the purchase. ## Alternatives: ## 1. Do Not Adopt ## 2. Table for More Information ## Reviewed by: Greg Lerud Date: May 15, 2026 ## RESOLUTION 26-44 ## A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SQUAD CAR ## FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Becker operates a police department; and WHEREAS, the Becker Police Department operates a fleet of squad cars; and WHEREAS, the Becker Police Department has a fleet management program that includes replacing squad cars periodically; and WHEREAS, the 2027 police fleet management plan calls for replacing one squad car; and WHEREAS, the 2027 Budget includes $65,000 in Capital Improvements for the purchase of a Police Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Becker City Council authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with Tenvoorde Ford, St. Cloud, Minnesota for the purpose of purchasing a 2027 Ford Interceptor Police Utility Vehicle to be used as a squad car for a cost not to exceed $47,000.00 including tax, license, additional equipment and contingencies. ## Mark Kolbinger __________ Rick Hendrickson __________ ## Robin Dingmann __________ Mike Doering __________ ## Becky Olmscheid __________ Adopted this 19 th day of May 2026. ________________________________ ## Mayor Mark Kolbinger ## Attest: _______________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk Resolution 26-44 Page 2 ## STATE OF MINNESOTA } ## COUNTY OF SHERBURNE } SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2026 by __________________________________________. _____________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgement Drafted by: ## Chris Lindbloom, Police Chief ## 12060 Sherburne Ave ## Becker, MN 55308 ## Agenda Item Description: 1 st ## Quarter Financials, 2026 ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: ## Finance/ Mark Ebensteiner/ mebensteiner@ci.becker.mn.us/ 763-200-4250 ## Attachments: ## Yes X No ## Attachments Included: 1. March 31, 2026 Financial Update ## Consent Agenda: Yes No X ## Introduction / Background / Justification / Key / Legal Issues: Mayor and Council – thank you for the opportunity to present a financial update for the City of Becker through 1Q 2026. The format in your packet is intended to give you a snapshot of how the City’s General, Special Revenue, and Enterprise Funds are performing through the first 3 months of the year. Through March, 25% of the year had elapsed, and that is a good starting point for comparison. ## General Fund Beginning with the General Fund Revenues, the most significant item to note is property tax revenues through March are at 0%. Although that may seem like an indicator that something is wrong, it is as expected. Tax revenues flow to the city after collection by the County. If this year is consistent with past years, we expect that 35% of these revenues will come in June, 15% in July and roughly 50% in either November or December. Intergovernmental Revenues typically lag the receipt of tax revenues by about a month, so although the metric for intergovernmental revenue also looks concerning, it is also as expected. Other General Fund revenue items are also lagging a linear run rate, but this is quite typical. The exceptions are interest revenue and BCC charges for services. Interest revenue is 44% of the budget which is consistent with 2025 and reflective of the interest rate environment on our investments. BCC charges for services are at approximately 30% of budget which is consistent with expectations, slightly ahead of the annual run rate, reflects strong memberships and strong adventure zone registrations. General Fund Expenditures, as aggregated – are a favorable 19.10% of budget – with 25% of the year elapsed. This includes the payment of Worker’s Compensation premiums in the first quarter of the year. ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: May 19, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled ## EDA Fund EDA revenues are largely tied to property tax revenue and the same timing constraints apply as we discussed in the general fund. Interest is the only YTD revenue and is 48% of its planned budget. Expenditures are much more consistent this year with the grant wrapping up in 2025. Expenditures are in line with expectations at 20% of budget through the first quarter. ## Golf Course Fund Golf course revenues are up by 2.88% over the same period from last year with strong user fees including memberships. On the expenditures side, we have incurred Workers Comp premiums in the first quarter. Overall expenditure in the Golf Fund are at 16.62% of budget, with $45K of income in the first quarter. ## Water Fund Water Fund revenues are consistent with typical 1Q water use and slightly ahead of 2025, as expected. Other Revenues are significantly over budget with a portion ($365k) of the PFAS settlement received in March. Expenses are 18.54% of the total budget. ## Wastewater Fund Domestic Wastewater revenues are also consistent with typical 1Q sewer volume and slightly ahead of 2025, as expected. Sewer tends to be more consistent month to month without the seasonal summer peaks, so 20.72% of revenue through March is on track. Expenses are at 20% of the total budget. Industrial Wastewater revenues and expenses are both tracking as expected through March. Revenue is 24.35% of the budget. Expenses are 29.49% of budget. ## Board Commission / Committee Action: The Budget and Finance Committee has reviewed the March 2026 financials. ## Budgetary / Fiscal Impact: Revenues and expenditures are consistent with expectations for this timeframe. ## Action(s) Requested: 1. No action requested ## Alternatives: ## 1. Do Not Adopt ## 2. Table for More Information ## Reviewed by: Lorrie Franz Date: May 14, 2026 3/31/2026 2026 2026YTD% of ## BudgetActualBudgetCommentary ## GENERAL FUND ## General Fund Revenues: ## Property Taxes 6,032,3640 0.00% ## Intergovernmental380,96010,8892.86% As anticipated YTD March. ## Licenses and Permits190,40018,3069.61% ## Charges for Services - General38,9004,47011.49% ## Charges for Services - BCC765,187235,12930.73% Seasonal user fees are ahead of last year, strong adventure zone (registration opened earlier than last year for summer programs), building rental is also strong - which is based on a portion of AZ fees. ## Fines/Fees43,5007,90118.16% ## Other - General118,30043,65236.90% Interest is booked here. ## Other - BCC8,2703,43041.48% ## Subtotal7,577,881323,778 4.27% ## Transfers In 00 0.00% ## Total General Fund Revenues7,577,881323,7784.27% ## General Fund Expenditures: Mayor & Council46,15115,37833.32% The League of Mn Cities Dues are booked in January. ## Administration200,90945,65522.72% ## City Hall581,115116,00219.96% ## Finance444,21198,39822.15% ## Professional Services304,65627,1708.92% ## Planning256,18952,62220.54% Other (Pass Through Aid)136,0006,0004.41% Cemetery contribution made in January. ## Police1,592,764347,05721.79% ## Fire Services367,21800.00% This will be incurred in 2 increments - June / December. ## Building Inspection172,83247,13927.27% Wages over and Contracted Services under YTD March with part time employee. Dues and Licenses paid in January. This budget will be reforecasted with business model change and fee sch updates. ## Streets1,386,135269,92819.47% ## Parks552,606105,36219.07% ## Community Center1,519,430313,06220.60% ## Transfers Out000.00% Total General Fund Expenditures:7,560,2161,443,77319.10%25% of the year has elapsed. ## City of Becker ## Financial Update ## Council Update 3/31/2026 2026 2026YTD% of ## BudgetActualBudgetCommentary ## City of Becker ## Financial Update ## Council Update ## SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ## EDA ## EDA Fund Revenues:219,0009,2384.22% Interest is the only YTD revenue. ## EDA Fund Expenditures:219,00044,47120.31% ## Golf Fund Revenues: ## Property Taxes 00 ## Golf Operations Revenue 1,647,400292,25517.74% ## Golf Food and Beverage Revenue 1,572,000295,09818.77% ## Total Golf Fund Revenues3,219,400587,35318.24% ## Golf Operations Expenditures 1,660,159256,14715.43% ## Golf Food and Beverage Expenditures 1,513,975272,24217.98% ## Total Golf Fund Expenditures3,174,133528,39016.65% ## Golf Operations Income -12,75936,107 ## Golf Food and Beverage Income 58,02522,855 ## Golf Net Income 45,26758,963 3/31/2026 2026 2026YTD% of ## BudgetActualBudgetCommentary ## City of Becker ## Financial Update ## Council Update ## ENTERPRISE FUNDS ## Water Fund Revenues: ## Utility Charges 789,000129,63216.43% ## Other Revenue199,482402,937201.99% PFAS Settlement receipt - $356K ytd March. ## Total Water Fund Revenues:988,482532,56953.88% ## Total Water Fund Expenses:1,504,003278,85118.54% ## Total Water Fund Exp (Excl. Depr.) 959,003151,60815.81% ## Water Op Income (Loss) Excl Depr29,479380,961 ## Water Op Income (Loss)-515,521253,718 ## Domestic Waste Water Revenues: ## Utility Charges 940,000236,12625.12% ## Other Revenue397,34841,00310.32% ## Total Dom WW Fund Revenues:1,337,348277,12920.72% ## Total Dom WW Fund Expenses:2,249,752449,76919.99% ## Total Dom WW Fund Exp (Excl. Depr.) 1,144,752190,64816.65% ## Dom WW Op Income (Loss) Excl Depr192,59686,482 ## Dom WW Op Income (Loss)-912,404-172,640 ## Industrial Waste Water: ## Industrial Sewer Revenues: 808,372196,80124.35% ## Industrial Sewer Expenditures:797,020147,22318.47% ## TOTAL REVENUES:14,150,483$ 1,926,869$ 13.62% ## TOTAL EXPENDITURES:15,504,125$ 2,892,477$ 18.66% ## ***REVISED*** ## Consent Agenda: May 19, 2026 All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote by a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Council member so requests. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate subject of discussion by the City Council. ## A. Hiring and Termination Report - Revised B. Authorize the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, payment of claims as presented. The claims listing has been provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City Hall upon request. Total claims: $439,889.18. ## C. Council Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2026 ## D. Donation Acceptance Resolution 26-43 ## CITY OF BECKER ## PERSONNEL HIRING/TERMINATION REPORT ## FIRST NAMELAST NAMEDEPARTMENTJOB TITLESTART DATESTATUS ## Ava ## F. ## Golf OpsBeverage Cart5/20/2026Seasonal ## Evan ## M. ## Golf OpsPro Shop Attnd5/20/2026Seasonal ## Austin ## W. ## StreetsSeasonal Maintenance6/1/2026Seasonal ## Cooper ## P. ## Streets ## Seasonal Maintenance6/1/2026Seasonal ## Addelyn ## G. ## BCC ## AZ Assistant 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Asher ## D. ## BCC ## Rec. Att. – BCC 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Rylea ## H. ## BCC ## Lifeguard 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Makayla ## B. ## BCC ## Lifeguard 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Raya ## D. ## BCC ## Lifeguard 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Damyen ## S. ## BCC ## Lifeguard 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Aurora ## P. ## BCC ## Lifeguard 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Leah ## D. ## BCC ## Lifeguard 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Shannon ## J. ## BCC ## Custodian 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Emily ## Z. ## BCC ## Lead Building Attd 6/1/2026 ## Part-time ## Cody ## P. ## BCC ## Custodian 5/20/2026 ## Part-time ## Ty ## H. Golf Maint. ## Groundskeeper I 5/23/2026 ## Seasonal ## TyceV.Golf OpsOutside Services5/20/206Seasonal ## FIRST NAMELAST NAMEDEPARTMENTJOB TITLEEND DATE ## STATUS ## Kellan G.Golf OpsPro Shop 5/13/2026 ## Seasonal ## Emma ## M. ## Golf OpsBeverage Cart5/13/2026Seasonal ## Alexa V.Golf OpsBeverage Cart 5/13/2026 ## Seasonal ## Kaden N.Golf F & BServer5/20/2026Seasonal ## LylaV.Golf F & BServer5/20/2026Seasonal ## RoganA.BCCAZ Assistant6/4/2026Part-time ## QuinnT.Golf F & BCook5/14/2026Part-time ## THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE NEED CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO BE HIRED ## THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE TERMINATED EMPLOYMENT ## RESOLUTION 26-43 ## A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Becker is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the following entities have offered to contribute cash, goods, and / or services in the amounts indicated for the purpose set forth below to the city: ## Name of Donor Donation Value Purpose ## Safe Food Training Char Broil Gas ## Grill ## $ 350.00 Meal Prep for PD Staff Breaks ## Becker Youth ## Baseball Association ## Monetary $ 721.98 BAC Shed Rebuild Becker Lions Club Monetary $7,500.00 Fireworks for Becker Freedom ## Days WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Becker acknowledges and accepts the donations received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Becker gives its thanks and appreciation for the donations to the Donors listed. ## Mark Kolbinger _______ Rick Hendrickson _______ ## Robin Dingmann _______ Mike Doering _______ ## Becky Olmscheid _______ Adopted this 19 th day of May 2026. _____________________________ ## Mark Kolbinger, Mayor ## Attest: _____________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk Resolution 2026-43 Page 2 ## STATE OF MINNESOTA } ## COUNTY OF SHERBURNE } SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2026 by ____________________________________________________________. _______________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgement Drafted by: ## Susan Nache ## Deputy Clerk ## 12060 Sherburne Ave ## Becker, MN 55308 ## RESOLUTION 26-44 ## A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SQUAD CAR ## FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City of Becker operates a police department; and WHEREAS, the Becker Police Department operates a fleet of squad cars; and WHEREAS, the Becker Police Department has a fleet management program that includes replacing squad cars periodically; and WHEREAS, the 2027 police fleet management plan calls for replacing one squad car; and WHEREAS, the 2027 Budget includes $65,000 in Capital Improvements for the purchase of a Police Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Becker City Council authorizes staff to enter into an agreement with Tenvoorde Ford, St. Cloud, Minnesota for the purpose of purchasing a 2027 Ford Interceptor Police Utility Vehicle to be used as a squad car for a cost not to exceed $47,000.00 including tax, license, additional equipment and contingencies. ## Mark Kolbinger __________ Rick Hendrickson __________ ## Robin Dingmann __________ Mike Doering __________ ## Becky Olmscheid __________ Adopted this 19 th day of May 2026. ________________________________ ## Mayor Mark Kolbinger ## Attest: _______________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk Resolution 26-44 Page 2 ## STATE OF MINNESOTA } ## COUNTY OF SHERBURNE } SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2026 by __________________________________________. _____________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgement Drafted by: ## Chris Lindbloom, Police Chief ## 12060 Sherburne Ave ## Becker, MN 55308 ## PLEASE NOTE THESE MINUTES ARE IN DRAFT FORM AND ARE NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN ANY MANNER UNTIL ## THE CITY COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THEM FOR PUBLICATION ## City of Becker City Council Meeting May 5, 2026 Page 1 of 4 ## City of Becker ## City Council Regular Meeting of May 5, 2026 The Becker City Council met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 12060 Sherburne Avenue, Becker. Present-Councilmembers: Mayor Mark Kolbinger, Rick Hendrickson, Robin Dingmann, Becky Olmscheid, Mike Doering. Guests were in attendance. 1. Mayor Kolbinger called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. Changes to agenda: The Consent Agenda has been revised and Personnel Committee and Budget & Finance Committee were removed from Item 6. 4. Motion by Dingmann, second by Doering to approve the agenda for May 5, 2026, as revised. All in favor, motion carried. 5. Guests and Open Forum: None. ## 6. Committee Reports, Presentation, Awards A. 2025 Audit Presentation – Justin Nilson provided a synopsis of the 2025 Audit Report. All funds ended the year on a positive note. There is an unmodified opinion and one instance of non-compliance; any projects over $175,000 need a performance bond. The project was the replacement of the HVAC system at the BCC which was an apples for apples replacement and to save extra costs, the project was executed in house. A checklist has been created to alleviate future non-compliance. ## B. The Planning Commission met on April 27 . Agenda items 7E and 7F were discussed. The Golf Committee met April 24. The financials look good even if the weather has not cooperated. Membership sales have increased. The golf cart path project was reviewed. Pond #10 project is slated to begin May 18. The ## Joint Planning Board had one adjustment when they met. ## 7. Board, Committee and Consultant Reports A. RFP for Compensation Study – Shannon Mortenson explained that a complete overhaul of the compensation program was completed in 2022. At that time, it was suggested to do a market study in 3-5 years to be sure the wage schedule is still relevant. An RFP was advertised and 12 proposals were received. Flaherty & Hood had the lowest cost at $8500. The budget amount for a study was $25,000. Motion by Hendrickson, second by Doering to adopt Resolution 26-32 entering into an agreement with Flaherty & Hood, PA. All in favor, motion carried. B. Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for the 2026 Street Improvements- Construction Phase Services – Phil Knutson brought forth the SLA for the construction phase of the 2026 Street Improvements. This work is over and above the master agreement with SEH. The cost for the SLA is $96,900 which is in the Streets CIP. Motion by Doering, second by Henrickson to adopt Resolution 26-31 approving a Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for the 2026 Street Improvement Project-Construction Phase. All in favor, motion carried. ## PLEASE NOTE THESE MINUTES ARE IN DRAFT FORM AND ARE NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN ANY MANNER UNTIL ## THE CITY COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THEM FOR PUBLICATION ## City of Becker City Council Meeting May 5, 2026 Page 2 of 4 C. Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for Road and Utility Improvements for LuAnn Drive – Phil Knutson updated council on the award of the Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure grant and the requirement for engineering. SEH will begin the design work and take the project to bid advertisement. This is not covered by the grant but will be covered by the budget. Motion by Olmscheid, second by Dingmann to adopt Resolution 26-38 approving a Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for the LuAnn Drive Improvements. All in favor, motion carried. D. Cart Path Replacement for Hole 10/11 at Pebble Creek Golf Course-Phil Knutson explained how the CSAH 23 road project will impact the golf course. There is a need to reroute the cart path. The material will be reclaimed for the new base. Quotes were obtained from Hanson Paving and was favorable. It was proposed that the amount of the project come out of the Streets CIP since this is occurring due to the street construction. Motion by Doering, second by Dingmann to adopt Resolution 26- 35 authorizing staff to contract with Hanson Paving for the new cart path and pay the $10,200 out of Streets CIP. All in favor, motion carried. E. PUD Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat for Fossum Fields Third Addition-Austin Petersen detailed the new development for Fossum Fields Third Addition. This area was approved via resolution in 2022 but the plat was never recorded. Today’s plat is different than the previously approved one. The 16.52 acres would have 52 lots. This number is enabled in part by the PUD deviations requested. The utilities were installed when First and Second Additions were built in 2005 so the lines will be inspected prior to any construction. A public hearing was held on the applications, and no public comments were received. Motion by Dingmann, second by Olmscheid to approve Resolution 26-36 approving the PUD Conditional Use Permit for Fossum Fields Third Addition subject to the conditions of approval stated in the resolution text. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Dingmann, second by Hendrickson to approve Resolution 26-37 approving the Preliminary Plat for Fossum Fields Third Addition subject to the conditions of approval stated in the resolution text. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Dingmann, second by Hendrickson to approve Resolution 26-40 approving the Final Plat for Fossum Fields Third Addition subject to the conditions of approval stated in the resolution text. All in favor, motion carried. ## F. Residential Density Amendments to Becker’s Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance – Jacob Sanders presented the applications received from the two developers on LuAnn Drive. The applications request a density per acre reduction for high density residential development. The Becker 2040 Comp Plan identifies Medium Density Residential as 6-12 units per acre and High Density as more than 12 units per acre. Based on the applications, the proposed development would have a calculated density of 10.9 units per acre. The proposed change would affect any future properties being developed. When cross referencing the UDO, the density can be satisfied city-wide. Staff supports changing high density to 10 or more units per acre. All public hearings for the amendments were conducted and no public comment was ## received. The Planning Commission recommends approval. Motion by Olmscheid, second by Doering to adopt Resolution 26-41 amending the Becker 2040 Comprehensive Plan unit densities in the Medium and High Density residential land use categories. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Doering, second by Dingmann to approve Ordinance 302 2 nd Series, amending ## PLEASE NOTE THESE MINUTES ARE IN DRAFT FORM AND ARE NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN ANY MANNER UNTIL ## THE CITY COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THEM FOR PUBLICATION ## City of Becker City Council Meeting May 5, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Sec. 1.3, Subsec.1.3.4(A)(1) and Subsec. 1.3.5(A)(1) of Article 1 Zoning of the city of Becker Unified Development Ordinance adjusting the unit per acre density for the Multi-Family Low (MFL) and Multi-Family High (MFH) Zoning Districts. The ordinance will become effective upon passage and publication. All in favor, motion carried. ## 8. Administrator and Staff Reports A. Becker Community Center Aquatics Project– Brandii Thomas gave the history of the aquatic area at the BCC. It was built in 1994 and is nearing the end of its life cycle. It serves thousands of people a year and has seen little need for upkeep in the past. The CIP identified the need to modernize the essential components to extend the lifespan of the facility, enhance safety, and create a refreshed, inviting environment for all users. The project will have mechanical room upgrades, sand filter replacements, pool surface replacement and suction grates, pool deck flooring, water feature replacement, structural paint, sauna refurbishment, heating element and water slide repair. The project is anticipated to begin in August and last up to 6 weeks. The amount budgeted is $529,000 and the cost is $513,293.45. The variance will be remaining for unforeseen costs. Motion by Doering, second by Olmscheid to adopt Resolution 26-42 allowing the Becker Community Center staff to proceed with aquatics improvements as presented. All in favor, motion carried. 9. Consent Agenda: Greg Lerud presented the following revised consent agenda: ## a. Hiring Termination Report b. Payment of the Bills - Authorize the Tuesday, May 5, 2026 payment of claims as presented. The claims listing has been provided to the city council as a separate document and is available upon request for public view at city hall. The total claims are $559,657.25. c. Authorize Electronic Transactions as presented in the 3/31/2026 Journal. The Journal has been provided to City Council as a separate document and is available for public view at City Hall upon request. d. Minutes – April 21 , 2026 City Council Meeting e. Minutes – April 21 , 2026 Executive Session f. 2027 Budget Calendar o Resolution 26-34 ## g. New Cannabis Microbusiness License Registration ## h. Agreement with MPCA for Well Monitoring o Resolution 26-39 ## i. Acceptance of 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit o Resolution 26-33 Motion by Dingmann, second by Doering to approve the revised consent agenda as presented and adopt the resolutions, therein. All in favor, motion carried. 10. Anniversary Announcements -Mayor Kolbinger announced the following work anniversaries: Full time- Kristin Heins-8 yrs; Phil Knutson-7 yrs; Derek Rhodes-5 yrs; Greg Lerud-4 yrs. Part time – Curtis Bertsch-10 yrs; Eron Bordson-5 yrs; Roberta Getskow-5 yrs; Allysa Krenz-5 yrs. Seasonal – Ernie Rischer-17 yrs; Dewayne Sommerdorf-12 yrs; Luke Bordson-6 yrs; Dan Brannan-5 yrs; Josh Irhrke-5 yrs; Andrew Kolbinger-6 yrs; Cynthia Laudenbach-6 yrs; Dan ## PLEASE NOTE THESE MINUTES ARE IN DRAFT FORM AND ARE NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN ANY MANNER UNTIL ## THE CITY COUNCIL HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THEM FOR PUBLICATION ## City of Becker City Council Meeting May 5, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Olson-5 yrs; Ashley Reed-5 yrs; Christopher Reed-5 yrs; Zachary Stanger – 5yrs; Zachary Wenner-5 yrs; David Voigt-5 yrs. Mayor Kolbinger announced that today he received a letter from the USPS stating they are looking to purchase a parcel on the north side of intersection Hwy. 10 and Edgewood to build a facility. It would be both retail and operations. There is an initial review period to assure they comply with zoning. Construction will take 9-12 months. Mayor thanked the community and council for all the support and letters. The Mayor himself had over 250 emails related to the USPS so job well done Becker. The question was posed as to when Bill’s will be opening. Jacob Sanders said the final inspections are scheduled and the anticipated finish date was May 20. Council commented how nice the building looks when driving thru Becker. 11. Closed Session - Pursuant to Minnesota Statute §13D.05, Subd. 3a, Hendrickson moved to recess this meeting so the City Council may meet in a closed session to conduct the City Administrator’s annual performance review. Dingmann seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Council proceeded into closed session at 6:00 PM. The meeting was opened at 6:30 PM. 12. Motion by Doering, second by Hendrickson to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. All in favor, motion carried. ___________________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk ## RESOLUTION 26-43 ## A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS WHEREAS, the City of Becker is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the following entities have offered to contribute cash, goods, and / or services in the amounts indicated for the purpose set forth below to the city: ## Name of Donor Donation Value Purpose ## Safe Food Training Char Broil Gas ## Grill ## $ 350.00 Meal Prep for PD Staff Breaks ## Becker Youth ## Baseball Association ## Monetary $ 721.98 BAC Shed Rebuild Becker Lions Club Monetary $7,500.00 Fireworks for Becker Freedom ## Days WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Becker acknowledges and accepts the donations received. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Becker gives its thanks and appreciation for the donations to the Donors listed. ## Mark Kolbinger _______ Rick Hendrickson _______ ## Robin Dingmann _______ Mike Doering _______ ## Becky Olmscheid _______ Adopted this 19 th day of May 2026. _____________________________ ## Mark Kolbinger, Mayor ## Attest: _____________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk Resolution 2026-43 Page 2 ## STATE OF MINNESOTA } ## COUNTY OF SHERBURNE } SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2026 by ____________________________________________________________. _______________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgement Drafted by: ## Susan Nache ## Deputy Clerk ## 12060 Sherburne Ave ## Becker, MN 55308