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The Faribault City Council met on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of routine items, canvassing of the November 3 general election results, and awarding a bid for sanitary sewer improvements. All votes were unanimous.
The consent agenda also included the claims list, minutes from boards and commissions, a hold harmless agreement for Winterfest, a fireworks permit, write-off of uncollectable accounts, an anonymous donation to Parks and Recreation, a service agreement with Life Safety Inspection Vault LLC, a one-year extension of preliminary plat approval for Ramsey Addition and Ivy Hill Senior Care, approval of 2027 MNPEA police and general unit CBAs, a change order for the lead service line replacement project, and street closures for Winter Fest.
Canvassing General Election Results (Resolution 2026-331): City Clerk Heather Slecta presented the election abstract from the November 3 general election. The top three vote-getters for three City Council seats were Natalie Halverson, Lexi Temple, and Katie Howard, with terms beginning January 4, 2027. Councilmembers thanked election judges, volunteers, and Clerk Slecta for a well‑organized election. The resolution was approved.
Award of Bid – Riverside Court Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Resolution 2026-327): Public Works Director Mark Duchesne explained that three bids were received, all above the engineer’s estimate due to recent material cost increases and a tight timeline. The low bidder is ready to proceed, and staff plans value engineering to reduce project costs by $30,000–$50,000. The project will serve three properties (Heartland Vet Clinic, Carriage Cleaning Services, and a single‑family home) that currently lack city sewer. One property has a failing septic system requiring immediate attention. Approximately 40% of the cost will be funded through special assessments to the benefiting properties, with the city covering the remainder. Construction is expected to be substantially complete before January 1, 2027, with final restoration continuing into 2027. The resolution was approved.
The 10th of November, I think about time flies when you're having fun. Time flies when you're having fun. There it is, six o'clock. Ladies and gentlemen, let's call the Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, Federal City Council. Or first item is roll call. Councilmember Anderson. Here. Barnes. Here. Ross? Here. Rowan. Here. Answers? Here. Mayor Spooner. Yeah. Pledge allegiance. Second item is approval of the agendas. Mayor. Yes. I'll uh make a motion to approve the agenda. Second. Motion by Ross, second by Vance Luce. All those in favor of the agenda signify say aye. All opposed passes. Presentations and introductions. We have none. Approval of minutes, October 27th, City Council meeting. So moved. Second. Motion by Ross. And a second by Anderson. It was a close call. Aye goes to the right. All those in favor of the agenda of the minutes signify by saying aye. Aye. All opposed or approved. Requests to be heard. Did we have any on the no,