Zumbro Falls City Council Minutes - January 10, 2026
The Zumbro Falls City Council met at City Hall with all council members, including Fire Chief Chris Conrad. Additionally, representatives from First State Bank of Red Wing - Mazeppa Branch, President Michael Collins and Michaela Kolbeck were present. Mayor Heitmann called the meeting to order at 6PM.
Clerk read the minutes from the December meeting which were accepted as read by a motion from Anderson, seconded Benson, all in favor, carried.
Treasurer’s report followed with acceptance by a motion from Benson, seconded Anderson, all in Favor, Carried. 2025 Actuals vs. Budget was presented to the council.
The council welcomed newly appointed Fire Chief, Chris Conrad, who gave an update on the current department roster, committee establishments and noted that the annual fireman's supper planning is underway for March. Donations from the Relief Association were made to the fire department in the amounts of $110,000 (truck replacement fund) and $10,000 (pagers and radios). Motion to accept by Anderson, seconded Benson, all in favor, carried.
Council agreed to the following to represent the city: Lake City Paper, Lakeshore Agency, First State Bank of Red Wing, Attorney firm Hoff, Barry and Kosar, Bolten and Menk for City Engineering Firm, Bruce Heitmann as weed inspector and the ZF Fire Relief Trustees are the Mayor and Clerk. Scott Kennedy and Ashley Kennedy for Emergency Management. Posting places remain: City Hall, Zumbro Falls Post Office, Falls Standard, Rod’s Service and the city website. Motion to accept by Benson, seconded Winters, all in favor, carried.
Motion to give out 2026 Gaming and Tobacco Licenses was accepted by Benson, seconded Anderson, all in favor carried.
Mayor Hietmann reported that recent water pressure issues affecting some residences have been addressed and should again be working properly.
The meeting was adjourned and the clerk to pay all bills presented. A motion was made by Benson, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried.
Submitted by Blake Hanson, Clerk
