--- ## author: Susan Nache date: D:20260814103201-05'00' --- ## Becker City Council Meeting ## Becker City Hall August 18, 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) ## 6. Committee Reports, Presentations and Awards ## Golf Committee, Fire Board, Parks & Rec Commission ## 7. Board, Committee, and Consultant Reports ## A. Sandhill Park Site Prep Funding Approval – Phil Knutson ## B. BCC Gym Doors and Windows Replacement – Brandii Thomas • Resolution 26-74 ## 8. Administrator and Staff Reports A. Northland Securities TIF Assistance Professional Services Agreement – Greg Lerud • Resolution 26-73 B. Approve Request for Proposal for Legal Services – Greg Lerud ## 9. Consent Agenda ## A. Hiring Termination Report ## B. Payment of the Bills ## C. Authorize Electronic Transactions ## D. Minutes – August 5, 2026 Regular Council Meeting ## E. Temporary Liquor Licenses for Becker Lions Club ## F. Donation Acceptance • Resolution 26-75 10. 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, August 17, 2026 Parks & Rec Commission @ BCC 5:30 PM Monday, August 17, 2026 Fire Joint Powers Board @ Fire Hall ## 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2026 City Council Meeting 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE TIME) Tuesday, August 18, 2026 City Council Executive Session ## 5:00 PM Thursday, August 20, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee 3:30 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Golf Committee @ Pebble Creek 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Joint Planning Board @ Township Hall 12:00 PM Friday, August 28, 2026 Xcel Advisory Board @ Pebble Creek ## 6:00 PM Monday, August 31, 2026 Planning Commission ## 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE TIME) Tuesday, September 1, 2026 City Council Executive Session ## 9:00 AM Friday, September 4, 2026 Personnel Committee ## MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 – LABOR DAY – CITY OFFICES CLOSED 8:30 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Public Works Committee @ Public Works ## 5:30 PM Monday, September 14, 2026 EDA ## 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting 6:00 PM (APPROXIMATE TIME) Tuesday, September 15, 2026 City Council Executive Session ## 5:00 PM Thursday, September 17, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee ## 7:00 AM Friday, September 18, 2026 Police Management Committee 5:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2026 Parks & Rec Commission @ BCC 5:30 PM Monday, September 21, 2026 Fire Joint Powers Board @ Fire Hall 3:30 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Golf Committee @ Pebble Creek 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Joint Planning Board @ Township Hall ## 6:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2026 Planning Commission ## Agenda Item Description: Approving funding for Sandhill Park site prep ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: Public Services / Phil Knutson / pknutson@beckermn.gov / 763-200-4245 ## Attachments: ## Yes No X ## Attachments Included: ## Consent Agenda: Yes No X ## Introduction / Background / Justification / Key / Legal Issues: We are in the process of developing the new Sandhill Park on the east side of town. We started with a sliding hill and parking lot in 2025 and are looking to add more features in 2026 and 2027. During the pond lining project at Pebble Creek this year we hauled the excess pond material to the park location with the intention of better preparing the site for play equipment, a pavilion and open green space. The extra material will help level the entire area of the park. With the approval of the adjacent road improvements at the council meeting on August 5 th , we will have a contractor prepared to do the road work pending approval from the township on the 17 th . To take advantage of the contractor already being mobilized, I asked if he would be interested in working the park property to get the base grade set for the proposed improvements. He is willing to do the work for us on a time and material basis. He anticipates it taking roughly 6-8 hours. We are not importing anything else to the site, so no trucking will be involved, and our Public Works staff will work on final grading of the site prior to any other work being done. ## Board Commission / Committee Action: The site prep was discussed with the Park & Rec Committee previously when they did a site visit. They will be discussing this again at their August 17 th meeting and will give a recommendation at that meeting. Their recommendation will be shared with the full council on Tuesday when this is presented for consideration. ## Budgetary / Fiscal Impact: The anticipated cost is relatively low, but I am asking approval for the total spend not to exceed $7,500. While this is not specifically budgeted for 2026, there is sufficient money dedicated to play equipment for the park and funds identified for irrigation/turf establishment for Carl E Johnson Park that will not be used as we are doing that work from the operating budget. With that said, we have sufficient funds in Parks CIP to cover this cost. ## Action(s) Requested: 1. A motion and second to approve the site prep work for Sandhill Park, at a cost not to exceed $7,500 would be appreciated. ## Alternatives: ## 1. Do Not Adopt ## 2. Table for More Information ## Reviewed by: Greg Lerud Date: August 14, 2026 ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled ## Agenda Item Description: Approval to replace two BCC gym doors with windows ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: Recreation & Leisure Services / Brandii Thomas / bthomas@ci.becker.mn.us / 763-400-4721 ## Attachments: ## Yes X No ## Attachments Included: ## 1. Project Quotes 2. Resolution 26-74 ## Consent Agenda: Yes No X ## Board Commission / Committee Action: The Becker Community Center Gym has 4 exit doors on the north side of the building leading out to what was once a concrete patio. The patio was cracked, weeds growing through it, and was removed. Grass was planted in its place. These doors were originally placed with the intention of being able to host weddings on the patio, and in the gym. The BCC has not hosted weddings in many years. We are proposing to remove the two center doors in the row of four, and replace them with windows. We will keep the two doors on the ends of the row as emergency exits. When the gym curtain is down, this will provide a safe exit on both sides of the curtain. There are also leaking windows that need to be replaced in this project. The 2026 CIP has budgeted $25,000 for this project. To replace the doors, and leaking windows the expense is $8,227.78 with Heartland Glass. ## Action(s) Requested: 1. Adopt resolution 26-74 allowing the Becker Community Center to replace gym windows. ## Alternatives: ## 1. Do Not Adopt ## 2. Table for More Information ## Reviewed by: Josh Kuha Date: 8/13/26 ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled ## RESOLUTION 26-74 ## A RESOLUTION ALLOWING BECKER COMMUNITY CENTER TO REPLACE GYM ## WINDOWS WHEREAS, The City of Becker owns and operates the Becker Community Center WHEREAS, The Becker Community Center has a gymnasium. WHEREAS, The Becker Community Center has set aside funds in the 2026 Capital Improvement plan to replace windows. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Becker City Council hereby authorizes Becker Community Center staff to move forward with plan to replace Becker Community Center Gym windows. ## Mark Kolbinger __________ Rick Hendrickson __________ ## Robin Dingmann __________ Mike Doering __________ ## Becky Olmscheid __________ Adopted this 18 th day of August 2026. ______________________________ ## Mayor Mark Kolbinger ## Attest: _____________________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk ## STATE OF MINNESOTA } ## COUNTY OF SHERBURNE } SS. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of ______________, 2026 by _______________________________________________. _____________________________________ Signature of person taking acknowledgement Resolution 26-74 Page 2 Drafted by: ## Brandii Thomas, Recreation and Leisure Services Manager ## 12060 Sherburne Ave ## Becker, MN 55308 . ## Agenda Item Description: ## Northland Securities TIF Assistance Professional Services Agreement ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: Administration / Greg Lerud / glerud@beckermn.gov / 763-200-4244 ## Attachments: ## Yes X No ## Attachments Included: ## 1. Northland TIF Assistance Professional Services Agreement 2. Resolution 26-73 ## Consent Agenda: Yes No X ## Introduction / Background / Justification / Key / Legal Issues: City staff have been working with a developer for a development proposal for the land adjacent to the planned LuAnn Drive street and utility project. The developers have changed for this project, with one of the previous developers assuming responsibility for the entire project. The city previously submitted a TIF application, but the scope of the project has changed, and the request for assistance is just for three initial apartment buildings. The remainder of the development is planned for one additional apartment building and a yet to be determined housing component. Northland Securities, Inc. serves as the city’s public finance consultant on an as-needed basis for various financial matters. Because the city does not have an existing contract with Northland, they have provided the attached professional services agreement that would allow them to complete the TIF analysis. Because there was a previous TIF application that was received, the cost to the developer for this review is less than normal at a not-to-exceed price of $9,975. If the Council decides to proceed with establishing a TIF district for the project, staff will then work with Northland and the City Attorney to complete the remaining tasks, including collecting any additional fees required from the developer. ## Board Commission / Committee Action: ## None ## Budgetary / Fiscal Impact: A $500 application fee and $9,975 escrow must be submitted by the developer to pay for the analysis. ## Action(s) Requested: 1. Motion and second approving Resolution 26-73 approving the professional services agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. for TIF analysis assistance. ## Alternatives: ## 1. Do Not Adopt ## 2. Table for More Information ## Reviewed by: Mark Ebensteiner Date: 8/13/2026 ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled ## Agreement (Housing TIF District) Page 1 ## PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ## BY AND BETWEEN ## THE CITY OF BECKER, MINNESOTA ## AND ## NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. ## TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (HOUSING) DISTRICT This Agreement made and entered into by and between the City of Becker, Minnesota (hereinafter the “City’), and Northland Securities, Inc., of Minneapolis, Minnesota (hereinafter "NSI"). ## WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City desires to use the services of NSI for financial planning assistance related to the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing (Housing) District to facilitate the development and construction of an apartment project (the “TIF District”). WHEREAS, the services to be provided by NSI are intended solely for financial planning and NSI is not providing advice on the timing, terms, structure or similar matters related to a specific bond issue. WHEREAS, NSI desires to provide services to the City as hereinafter described. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows: ## SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY NSI The scope of work NSI will undertake is the process to establish the TIF District. Legal services to review the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the TIF District (the “TIF Plan”) and to prepare written agreement with the applicant requesting tax increment financing assistance (the “Developer”), among other legal documents, are not provided by NSI and are not subject to this agreement. NSI will provide the following services: 1. Prepare proposed calendar with timeline of events for establishment of the TIF District. 2. Collect data or documents for the TIF District, including: • Parcel identification numbers for all parcels to be within the TIF District • Taxable market value and tax capacity value for parcels within the TIF District • Current property tax rates for all taxing jurisdictions • Map showing boundaries of the Project Area and the TIF District 3. Evaluate and advise the City on the statutory requirements for consideration of the establishment of the TIF District. 4. Collect data about the project within the TIF District, including: • Type, size, value, and timing of the development within the TIF District • Estimated project costs to be paid from tax increments from the TIF District 5. Review basis for findings for establishing the TIF District, including: • Statutory criteria for the TIF District • Developer’s justification in the application for tax increment financing assistance for the use of tax increments to assist the development 6. Complete financial evaluation and analysis of the sources and uses of funds for the construction of the development and development pro forma as provided by the Developer. ## Agreement (Housing TIF District) Page 2 7. Prepare and distribute a memorandum with the conclusions of the financial evaluation of the Developer’s pro forma and the need for financial assistance. 8. Determine basic understanding of key criteria for the process including: • Boundaries of the Project Area, including amendment to boundaries of the Project Area, if needed • Specific development objectives to address in the planning documents 9. Obtain any additional data not collected in item 1, including: • Building permits issued for parcels in the TIF District over the past 18 months. • Comprehensive plan for the City 10. Assist the City with preparation of the notice of hearing and compliance with statutory requirements for mailing and publication. 11. Provide county commissioner with written notice of the proposed establishment of the TIF District. 12. Provide the attorney to the City with the terms of assistance and other financial terms for the attorney to include in the development agreement with the Developer. 13. Provide comments to the City and the attorney to the City on proposed language in the development agreement with the Developer. 14. Prepare the Development Plan for the Project Area and the TIF Plan for the TIF District (together, the “Plan”). 15. Distribute the Plan with letter of explanation, including notice of public hearing for establishment of the TIF District, and other supporting information to county and school district. 16. Assist the attorney to the City with the drafting of the resolutions approving the modification to the Project Area and the establishment of the TIF District, among other related documents that may need to be drafted. 17. Assist the attorney to the City with the preparation and distribution of the resolution for planning commission findings. 18. Assist with preparation of documents to be included in the meeting agenda packet for the City Council of the City of Duluth for the public hearing, including resolution to adopt the TIF Plan. 19. Prepare (electronic) transcript of documents. 20. Submit, on behalf of the City, a request to the county auditor for the certification of the TIF District. 21. Submit the TIF Plan, along wither other forms as required, to the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Office of the Minnesota State Auditor. ## COMPENSATION The budget for undertaking the tasks in this agreement is an amount not to exceed $9,975. The amount is based on the estimated number of hours required to complete these tasks at an hourly billing rate of $285 per hour. NSI will bill monthly for actual services performed. The City may at its discretion authorize NSI to undertake additional tasks, including meeting attendance, beyond the tasks listed above. Additional planning services will be billed monthly at a rate of $285 per hour. Invoices will detail the work performed, requested compensation for the period, and show amounts previously billed. ## Agreement (Housing TIF District) Page 3 ## ASSIGINED NORTHLAND EMPLOYEES The NSI employee responsible for providing services pursuant to this agreement and for the services performed is Jessica Green, Managing Director. ## SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS The terms and provisions of this Agreement are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the City and NSI and their successors or assigns. ## DISCLAIMER In performing service under this agreement, NSI is relying on the accuracy of information provided by the Developer and THE CITY and the services provided by NSI are based on current state law. The parties agree that the Minnesota property tax system and other laws may change and may affect the accuracy and validity of services provided by NSI. NSI will perform its work using the best available information. THE CITY recognizes and accepts that future property values, tax levies and tax rates may vary from the assumptions used by NSI and such changes may affect the work product produced and provided by NSI. NSI recognizes and accepts that the requirements of Minn. Stat. Sec. 13.05, Subd. 11 apply to this Agreement. All of the data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by NSI in performing pursuant to this Agreement is subject to the requirements of the Minnesota Data Practices Act and NSI must comply with those requirements as if it were a government entity. ## TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT This Agreement may be terminated by thirty (30) days written notice by either the City or NSI. In the event of early termination by the City, NSI shall provide the City with an itemized hourly statement of services already provided. All billable hours by NSI shall be billed at the stated hourly rates should early termination occur. Dated this ____ day of August, 2026. Northland Securities, Inc. By: ______________________________ ## Jessica Green ## Managing Director, Public Finance ## City of Becker, Minnesota By: _____________________________ ## Greg Lerud ## City Administrator ## RESOLUTION 26-73 ## A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ## WITH NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. FOR TIF ANALYSIS ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, a developer is looking at completing an apartment project on the property adjacent to LuAnn Drive SE and is requesting Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”) for said project; and, WHEREAS, Northland Securities, Inc. serves as the City of Becker’s public finance consultant on an as-needed basis for various financial projects; and, WHEREAS, the City of Becker desires to have Northland Securities, Inc. provide TIF analysis assistance for said potential project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Becker City Council hereby authorizes the City Administrator to enter into a professional services agreement with Northland Securities, Inc. for TIF analysis assistance for a potential housing project and authorizes the City Attorney to make adjustments to said agreement as to form. ## Mark Kolbinger __________ Rick Hendrickson __________ ## Robin Dingmann __________ Mike Doering __________ ## Becker Olmscheid __________ Adopted this 18 th day of August, 2026. ______________________________ ## Mayor Mark Kolbinger ## Attest: _______________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk Resolution 26-73 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 acknowledgment Drafted by: ## Greg Lerud, City Administrator ## 12060 Sherburne Ave SE ## Becker, MN 55308 ## Agenda Item Description: ## Approve Request For Proposal (RFP) for Legal Services ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: Administration / Greg Lerud, City Administrator / glerud@ci.becker.mn.us / 763-200-4244 ## Attachments: ## Yes X No ## Attachments Included: ## 1. Proposed RFP for Legal Services ## Consent Agenda: Yes No X ## Introduction/Background/Justification/Key Issues/Legal Issues The city of Becker has used the law firm, Barna Guzy & Steffen as the city attorney for a number of years. Scott Lepak, who serves as the lead city attorney from the firm, announced that he is retiring at the end of the year. He said that based on that decision, as well as some internal changes at the firm, that the firm has decided to leave the municipal and public sector area. There is an option to retain their real estate attorneys under a separate contract for that specific work. Staff recommends that the city approve and distribute an RFP to solicit proposals from law firms to provide civil work for the city beginning January 1, 2027. The advance notice from Mr. Lepak will allow the city the time necessary to select a firm and to ensure a thorough handoff from BGS to the new firm. To that end, staff prepared the attached RFP for council approval. The council can make any changes it wishes to the RFP and once approved it will be posted where interested firms can view it. The RFP calls for an interview of finalist firms, and staff will rely on the council’s decision regarding who and how that interview will be held. ## Board Commission / Committee Action: ## None ## Budgetary / Fiscal Impact: None to prepare the RFP ## Action(s) Requested: 1. Staff respectfully requests the council approve the RFP as submitted, or as it may be amended, and authorize its distribution. A motion and second and simple majority vote is needed. ## Alternatives: 1. Do not adopt 2. Table for more information 3. Provide staff alternative direction ## Reviewed by: Shannon Mortenson Date: August 13, 2026 ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled ## Greg Lerud, City Administrator ## City of Becker 8/19/2026 ## Request for Proposals ## Civil Attorney Legal Services ## REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ## CIVIL ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES The city of Becker is soliciting proposals for civil attorney services from qualified law firms. Preference will be given to those submittals demonstrating experience in the area of municipal law. The successful applicant shall possess sufficient resources to ensure that the demands for the city’s legal needs will be met on a timely basis. The relationship will be on a consulting or contractual basis. The city plans to enter into an initial two-year contract with the selected firm beginning January 2027, with the option to continue the relationship at the mutual agreement of the parties. Included in this RFP is a more detailed description of the services to be provided, an outline of the proposed requirements, and a description of the proposal review process. In order to ensure a fair review and selection process, firms submitting proposals are specifically requested not to make other contacts with city staff or City Council regarding these proposals. Failure to comply with this request will result in disqualification of the proposer. Proposals are due 4:00, September 21, 2027. Questions regarding the process should be directed to: Greg Lerud, City Administrator, 12060 Sherburne Avenue, Becker, MN 55308, (763) 200-4244, glerud@beckermn.gov. If questions are submitted prior to the submission deadline, responses will be shared with all interested proposers who the city is aware have requested an RFP. ## About Becker Becker is a full services city of approximately 5,250 people located in Sherburne County, approximately 40 miles from Minneapolis and 20 miles from St. Cloud. The city is a Plan A statutory city governed by a city council made up of a Mayor and four Council Members all elected at large and serve four-year staggered terms. The City Administrator reports to the City Council and is responsible for managing the operations of the city. Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The city employes approximately 50 full-time/part-time benefitted employees and approximately 225 part time/seasonal employees. Police protection is provided by eight licensed peace officers, and fire protection is provided by the Becker Fire Department, which is a Joint Powers Agency operated by the City of Becker and Becker Township. The Becker Fire Department is a separate organization not covered by this proposal. The city owns and operates a 27-hole golf course, community center, and provides water and sewer services to its residents. The total 2026 budget for the city is approximately $20M, with a General fund budget of $7,578,000. The city has nine committees/commissions; including, Becker Fire Department Joint Power Fire ## Board, Joint Planning Board with Becker Township, Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission, Budget and Finance committee, Personnel committee, Parks and Rec Committee, Golf committee, Public Works Committee. Criminal prosecution for the city is provided by Sherburne County, and the city retains a bond counsel for financial related matters. ## SECTION ONE: SCOPE OF GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES The law firm/attorney(s) are required to be knowledgeable in a variety of legal areas, including but not limited to: • General municipal laws • General state and federal laws relating to municipal government • Zoning, housing, annexation, subdivision and land use law • Government employment law • Economic development activities including development, redevelopment, enforcement, and property/real estate law • Ordinance and resolution development and interpretation ## • Government Data Practices ## • City Charter and City Code issues • Contract law • Environmental law • Municipal leases ## • Eminent Domain • Trial activity ## CIVIL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED Except as specifically limited below, the services and qualifications that are required by the city for civil law services covered the successful proposer. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list, and proposers shall be prepared to provide all legal services to the City. • Attend City Council meetings, or meetings of the boards or commissions of the City as requested by the City Administrator. • Meetings and/or telephone conversations with and advising Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator, Department Heads and other staff on general legal matters. • Research and submission of legal opinions on municipal or other legal matters requested by City staff or City Administrator; availability to answer staff questions by telephone. • Legal consultation and general support for Mayor, Council Members, City Administrator, Department Managers and other staff on general legal matters. • Review of municipal contracts, including contracts for public improvements, developments, subdivisions, joint powers agreements, construction, purchase of equipment, and the like for content, form, legality and execution as requested. • Examine and advise regarding the legality of all proceedings and actions of the City Council and other boards or commissions. • Render written opinions on law when requested, including interpretation of statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations. • Review of ordinances, ordinance amendments, resolutions, developer agreements and contracts, subdivision agreements and correspondence as requested. Draft such documents as requested by the City Administrator. • Review bonds, deeds, securities and insurance requirements required by or for City contracts or activities. • Review data requests and related documents and advise staff regarding release and redactions. • Provide legal advice to City Council, Commissions and staff regarding zoning code matters. • Represent the City in matters related to the enforcement of city building, subdivision, maintenance and zoning codes. • Represent the City in litigation on zoning matters; i.e. rezoning, variances, special permits, subdivisions. • Review acquisition requirements with appropriate departments, evaluate any special legal or cost problems, develop acquisition timetables, make preliminary cost estimates and obtain or develop proper legal descriptions. • Examine title to each parcel as requested by the City Administrator. • Prepare documents necessary for land purchases and/or sales. • Where no insurance coverage is provided, make appropriate evaluation of claims for legality, investigate facts, and make recommendations to the City Council. • Defend in court all litigation where no insurance coverage is available. This includes but is not limited to: (1) condemnation; (2) zoning and land use regulation matters; (3) permits and administrative actions; (4) administrative citations; (5) code enforcement issues; and a ssist in resolving claims not resulting in litigation; (6) investigate and evaluate all claims by the City against others and recommend appropriate course of action, including, but not limited to: code enforcement issues and administrative citations. • Attempt collection of all proper claims including litigation where necessary and authorized by the City. • Provide such services as requested by the City regarding contractual dealings with Federal, State, County, Township, Municipal, and Special Districts by the City, including Joint Powers Act Public Improvements. • Handle disputes between the City and other governmental units, including litigation. ## SECTION TWO: REQUIRED CONTENTS FOR PROPOSALS All proposal must be sent as a PDF document via email to: ## Greg Lerud, City Administrator glerud@beckermn.gov All proposals must be received no later than 4:00 on Monday, September 21, 2026. Costs to prepare the RFP are solely the responsibility of the proposer, and the city will not reimburse any expenses. Information provided in this proposal shall adequately demonstrate the firm’s capability, experience, and capacity to provide the services identified in Section One. Title Page - Show the RFP subject: Provision of Civil Attorney Legal Services, the name of the respondent's firm, address, telephone number, e-mail, name of contact person, and the date. ## General Information - Provide a brief background history and description of the firm, and number of attorneys employed. An organizational chart or description of office organization would be helpful. Designate the primary contact and identify those who would be working in more specialized areas. Describe the current principal responsibilities for the individual designated as lead attorney. Describe how the firm would structure the working relationship between the City Attorney and the City Council, City Administrator and other staff members. Describe the standard time frames for response by the City Attorney to direction and/or inquiry from City Council or City Administrator. Describe the systems or mechanisms that would be established for monthly reporting of the status of projects, requests, and litigation. Include a current resume for each attorney who will be primarily assigned to City of Little Falls. This information should include relevant academic training and degrees, description of prior experience in law areas described in the scope of services, number of years with the firm, areas of responsibility with the firm, and other background or experience which may be helpful in evaluating your proposal. Provide information as to how many attorneys are knowledgeable about municipal law and related fields as described in the scope of services. Indicate the location of the primary office and attorneys assigned to service this account. Provide the address, phone number(s), e-mail address of the firm. Provide an assessment of the availability of the attorney and other professional staff to be assigned to a contract with the City of Little Falls. This includes availability of back-up attorneys in case of illness, turnover, or other loss of personnel. Provide a statement of how the workload of the City of Becker would be accommodated and what kind of priority it would be given. Be sure to address items outlined in the scope of services section. The proposal should expand upon each item and set forth the firm's approach/ability to carry out each activity. Include a description of the proposed allocation of work between the attorney(s) and support personnel identified (i.e. who will be the lead attorney and what work will be handled by junior partners, associates, or paralegals). If the firm or any of the attorneys employed by the firm have ever been sued by cities or other clients for malpractice, been the subject of complaints filed with the State Bar, or had discipline imposed by the State Bar, please provide information about the nature of the incident, the dates of when the matter began and was concluded, and the results of the situation. Describe malpractice insurance coverage: carrier, limits, and exemptions and provide a copy of Malpractice/Liability Insurance Certificate in a minimum amount of $2,000,000. Specialized Issues - Any areas of specialty that may relate to municipal law may be outlined in this section. References - Provide a reference list of three (3) recent (within five years) municipal clients. If municipal clients are not available, other major clients may be submitted. Particular attention will be given to municipal client references. Please provide contact information including, address, phone number and e-mail address ## Conflict of Interest Statement • Indicate whether your firm currently represents or has represented any client where representation may conflict with your ability to serve as City Attorney for the City of Becker. • Indicate if your firm currently represents any real estate developers doing business with, or anticipating doing business with, the City of Becker. • Indicate whether you currently represent any other local units of government having jurisdiction within, or contiguous to the City of Becker. • Indicate what procedures your firm would utilize to identify and resolve conflicts of interest. Documents required to be returned with the proposal: ## EXHIBIT A, FORM OF CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF RESPONSE DATA ## EXHIBIT B, PROPOSED FEES ## SECTION THREE: SELECTION PROCESS/PROPOSAL EVALUATION ## AND CONTRACT AWARD The City intends to award a contract to the respondent evaluated to be best qualified to perform the work in Section One for the City, based on the extent and quality of the firm's resources, cost, communication and presentation skills, compatibility and quality and extent of municipal representation experience. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Other performance factors may also be considered. Based upon review of the submitted proposals, firm(s) may be asked to interview with a Selection Committee. ## The Selection Committee will recommend to the City Council a firm to be retained. • The city of Becker reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities, to request additional information from any or all respondents, and further reserves the right to select the proposal which furthers the best interest of the city. • The approval of the firm selected and the contract award will be made by the City Council. • The city reserves the right to negotiate the final terms and conditions of the contract to be executed. Should the city and a consultant be unable to mutually agree upon the entire contract, the city reserves the right to discontinue negotiations, select another consultant or reject any or all of the statements of the proposal. • Once a contract is awarded, the term of contract duration shall be subject to ongoing review and evaluation by the City Council and City Administrator. ## Timeline ## ACTION DATE ## City Council Approval of RFP Aug 18, 2026 Advertisement of RFP begins Aug 19, 2026 Deadline for RFP to be received by the city Sept 21, 2026 ## Interviews by Selection Committee Week of Oct 19* Council consideration/selection 1 Nov 4 or 17* Contract approval Dec 1 or 15 ## New Contract begins Jan 1, 2027 *Tentative dates 1 May involve council interview ## Exhibit A ## REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) ## FORM OF CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF RESPONSE DATA Date: ___________________________ ## City of Becker ## 12060 Sherburne Avenue ## Becker, MN 55308 ## Re: Request for Proposal: Attorney Services ## Consent for Release of Response of Data ___________________________, on behalf of____________________________ hereby consents to the release of its proposal in response to the Request for Proposals for Attorney Services and waives any claims it may have under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.08 against the City of Becker for making such information public. The foregoing consent and waiver does not extend to financial statements, if any, submitted under separate confidential cover. Such information provided under separate cover may be public data but will be treated by the City consistent with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13. ______________________________ ## Signature ______________________________ ## Printed Name ______________________________ ## Title ## Exhibit B ## PROPOSED FEES The city anticipates an hourly billing rate. Please quote the dollar amount of fixed, and/or hourly fees and costs your firm will charge for providing legal services to the City of Becker. The hourly rate for each attorney and support personnel who would be billed separately should be included. Identify the minimum increment of time billed. This information can be provided on the table below, or the proposer can submit this information in a different format, provided the required information is submitted. Proposers can provide any other information they believe is pertinent to consideration of your proposal. 2027 2028 Hourly rate for primary attorney Hourly rate for other attorneys* (Please name) Itemized fees (please provide) *Information about other attorneys should be provided in the proposal ## Consent Agenda: August 18, 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 B. Authorize the Tuesday, August 18, 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 estimated claims: $73,017.96. C. Authorize electronic transactions as presented in the 06/30/2026 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. Council Meeting Minutes from August 5, 2026 ## E. Temporary Liquor Licenses for Becker Lions Club ## F. Donation Acceptance • Resolution 26-75 ## CITY OF BECKER ## PERSONNEL HIRING/TERMINATION REPORT ## FIRST NAMELAST NAMEDEPARTMENTJOB TITLESTART DATESTATUS NancyG. ## Golf Maint.Groundkeeper I8/19/2026Seasonal ## FIRST NAMELAST NAMEDEPARTMENTJOB TITLEEND DATESTATUS ## GavinV.Golf F & BCook ## 8/10/2026PT ## BraydenS.Golf F & BCook8/10/2026PT ## AudrinaB.Golf F & BFood Runner8/13/2026 ## PT ## THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE NEED CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO BE HIRED ## THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE HAVE TERMINATED EMPLOYMENT ## 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 August 5, 2026 Page 1 of 2 ## City of Becker ## City Council Regular Meeting of August 5, 2026 The Becker City Council met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 12060 Sherburne Avenue, Becker. Present-Councilmembers: Mayor Mark Kolbinger, Robin Dingmann, Rick Hendrickson, Mike Doering, Becky Olmscheid. 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: Item 8B has been added and the Consent Agenda is revised. 4. Motion by Dingmann, second by Doering to approve the agenda for August 5, 2026, as amended. All in favor, motion carried. 5. Guests and Open Forum: Shane Zahrt from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) provided a PowerPoint presentation to update council on the work of CGMC. He provided a legislative recap with bonding and housing being a focus. The elections this year will have an impact on the next session. ## 6. Committee Reports, Presentation, Awards The Budget and Finance Committee met Ju ly 23 . The financial numbers were reviewed thru June 30. They should be at 50% or less. Expenses in the General are at 46.6% of the budget. Golf revenue is at 57% with expenditures at 47%. Past due utilities are at $10,000 which is low. BCC memberships are over 1,000!! The Planning Commission met for discussion on Fossum Fields which is on tonight’s agenda. The Joint Planning Board met on July 28 . They looked at two developments in the township. One was platted and the other pulled from consideration due to title issues. ## 7. Board, Committee and Consultant Reports A. 122nd Street Road Improvements –Phil Knutson provided the background on how a resident approached the city council in May for something to change on 122nd St. This is a shared road with the township. After many meetings with the township and traffic engineers, it was determined the best course of action was to create a cul-de -sac and stop through traffic. The city will pay for the entire project with an agreement that the township will pay 50%. The entire amount is $21,755 with the funds coming from the 2026 Street Project. That project came in lower than budgeted. Motion by Doering, second by Olmscheid to adopt Resolution 26-70 approving cost share for the Road Improvements on 122 nd Street. All in favor, motion carried. ## 8. Administrator and Staff Reports A. Northland Securities TIF Assistance Professional Services Agreement – Jacob Sanders presented the request for a developer to have TIF Assistance to complete a 56 - unit apartment project. Northland Securities will complete a TIF analysis before more discussion takes place on the use of TIF for this development. Motion by Dingmann, second by Hendrickson to adopt Resolution 26-69 approving the professional ## 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 August 5, 2026 Page 2 of 2 services agreement with Northland Securities, Inc for TIF analysis assistance. All in favor, motion carried. B. Lift Station #16 Pump Replacement-Chris Lisson explained the location of the lift station (intersection of Hillcrest Court and County Road 24). The station has two pumps that were replaced in 2019. The less expensive model was chosen but they could not be rebuilt. The projected life was 12 years. One of the pumps has failed. Staff would like to replace both pumps and keep the working one in inventory for backup. Funds will come from the Domestic Wastewater CIP fund. Motion by Doering, second by Olmscheid to adopt Resolution 26-72 approving the pump replacement for Lift Station #16 as presented for a price not to exceed $11,400. All in favor, motion carried. 9. Consent Agenda: Greg Lerud presented the following revised consent agenda: a. Hiring Termination Report - revised b. Payment of the Bills - Authorize the Wednesday, August 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 $418,266.18. c. Minutes – Ju ly 21 , 2026 City Council Meeting d. Minutes – July 21, 2026 Executive Session ## e. Committee Minutes ## f. Fossum Fields Third Addition Revised Development Agreement o Resolution 26-71 g. Partial Pay Request No. 2: Capital Paving for 2026 Street Improvements. The construction contract amount is $1,250,626.51. The partial pay request is in the amount of $190,811.11 leaving a construction contract balance of $755,698.32 h. Partial Pay Request No. 1: Capital Paving for 2026 Edgewood Street Improvements. The construction contract amount is $2,086,466.38. The partial pay request is in the amount of $461,946.65 leaving a construction contract balance of $1,624,519.73. Motion by Doering, second by Hendrickson to approve the consent agenda as presented and adopt the resolution, therein. All in favor, motion carried. 10. Anniversary Announcements: Mayor announced the following anniversaries: Full-time: Josh Kuha-8 yrs; Troy Zwilling – 5 yrs. Part-time: Kristin Faul-17 yrs; Jamie Langely-8 yrs; Kadence Cox-6 yrs; Lily Keenan-6 yrs; Laneen Duke – 5 yrs; Macy Spear – 5 yrs. Seasonal: Eli Scheideman – 6; Brayden Graning – 5. Mayor thanked the seven Night to Unite gatherings. Third Street had custom t-shirts made. The Fire Department and Police Department participated with the Ambulance wanting to participate in 2027. The senior apartments were appreciative of all the street repair. Solicitors do need a permit from the city. Residents can request to see the permit. Business owners should follow the rules of the city for permits. Item will be discussed in September at an Executive Session. 11. Motion by Doeing, second by Dingmann to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. All in favor, motion carried. ___________________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk ## Agenda Item Description: ## Temporary Liquor Licenses for Becker Lions ## Originating Department / Preparer / Email / Phone: Administration / Susan Nache / snache@ci.becker.mn.us / 763-200-4248 ## Attachments: ## Yes No X ## Attachments Included: 1. ## Consent Agenda: Yes X No ## Introduction / Background / Justification / Key / Legal Issues: The Becker Lions Club have submitted two temporary liquor license applications. One for an event on September 26, 2026 to be held at the American Legion Hall, Post 193 and the other for the 2026 Fall Fest to be held on October 24, 2026 at the Sherburne County Historical Center. Intoxicating liquor service for both events will be provided by Beck’s Pub. Approval of the temporary liquor licenses is requested with the approval of the Consent Agenda. ## Board Commission / Committee Action: ## None ## Budgetary / Fiscal Impact: ## None ## Action(s) Requested: 1. Motion and second to approve the Consent Agenda is sufficient to approve the temporary liquor licenses for the Becker Lions for September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026. ## Alternatives: ## 1. Pull for Further Discussion ## 2. Do Not Adopt ## 3. Table for More Information ## Reviewed by: Shannon Mortenson Date: August 13, 2026 ## REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ## MEETING DATE: August 18, 2026 ## CITY COUNCIL ACTION  Approved  Denied  Amended  Tabled ## RESOLUTION 26-75 ## 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 Becker Lions Club Monetary $ 3,500 Sandhill Park 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 18 th day of August 2026. _____________________________ ## Mark Kolbinger, Mayor ## Attest: _____________________________ ## Shannon Mortenson, City Clerk Resolution 26-75 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