City Council Meeting

Name: City Council Meeting
Start: 2026-01-13
Location: Adams

January 13, 2026 · Adams, MN

Attendees

✓ Michael Cherney (Council Member)

✓ Karen Ruechel (Council Member)

✓ Christopher Quale (Council Member)

✓ Nick Anderson (Council Member)

✓ Brian Anderson (Mayor)

✓ Dave Fasbender (Guest)

✓ Paula Schmitz (Guest)

✓ Katie Schaefer (Guest)

✓ Ella Noterman (Guest)

✓ Ron Vandevender (Activities Director)

✓ Alysha Drees (Guest)

✓ Shannon Drees (Guest)

✓ Richard Drees (Guest)

✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

APPROVED

Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes

Approval of December 9th and 15th meeting minutes

Approval of Timecards

Approval of December timecards

Old Business

Discussion on various topics including the Freedom Veterans Memorial and safety concerns at Sacred Heart

Approval of Bills

Approval of December bills

Financial Report

Presentation of the November 30th, 2025 financial statements

2026 Mayoral Appointments

Approval of the 2026 Mayoral Appointments

Gambling Permit

Approval of a gambling permit for Sacred Heart Church

2026 Pay Equity Report

Approval of the City of Adam's 2026 Pay Equity Report

2026 Burning Permits

Approval of 2026 burning permits for various residents

#10

City Worker Job Application

Discussion on a job application for the open general maintenance position

#11

2025 Noxious Weed Report

Approval of the City of Adam's 2025 Noxious Weed Report

#12

Resolution No. 01-2026

Approval of Resolution 01-2026 for funding for the Mower County Snowmobile Trail Committee

#13

North Side Park 2nd Addition Lot

Sale of a vacant lot to Al and Deb Fasbender

Public Comments

2 speakers

Katie Schaefer · Topic: Safety concerns at Sacred Heart

Discussion on safety concerns at Sacred Heart

Alysha Drees · Topic: Christmas Light Displays

Thank you to the City of Adams for the use of the park for the Christmas Light Displays