Zumbro Falls City Council Minutes - September 10, 2025
The Zumbro Falls City Council met at City Hall at 6PM. Absent from the meeting was council members Bob Benson. Scott Kennedy, Fire Chief, and all other council members were present.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor. The clerk read to council the minutes from the August meeting which were accepted as read by a motion from Winters, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried.
Treasurer’s report followed with acceptance by a motion from Anderson, seconded Winters, all in favor, carried.
It was agreed that the City would prepay for 3000 gallons of LP with Lawler Gas Co. A motion of approval was made by Winters, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried.
Matt Fick was contacted and agreed to facilitate the spreading of fresh lime on Cardinal Field. The City agreed to fund the lime purchase and its delivery with a motion by Anderson, seconded Winters, all in favor.
Mayor Heitmann addressed the council with updates which included progress on the Hills of Zumbro Falls Park improvements. The playground equipment and basketball court are now installed and pea rock is expected to be delivered in the next few days. Tree removal services for around town has been scheduled to fell roughly a half dozen dead trees this fall. Mayor Heitmann also reiterated the importance of keeping grease out of the city wastewater system to avoid further back-up issues.
The council reviewed the 2026 budget and it was decided to raise the Levy by 4% to cover inflation and anticipated road construction projects around the city. A motion to move forward with this increase and approve the General City budget along with the Sewer and Water budget, was made by Winters, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried. A motion from Winters, seconded Anderson, all in favor, was made to roll over the soon-to-mature CD plus interest for another 6 months.
Meeting then adjourned around 9PM with all bills presented to be paid by a motion from Winters, seconded Anderson, all in favor, carried.
Submitted by,
Blake Hanson, Clerk
