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PERHAM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA M
PERHAM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA M — details in the agenda enclosures.
Draft Special Council Meeting MinutesCivic Digest
Plain-English summaries of city council meetings and local government actions.
Latest Council Meeting — March 9, 2026
Lead pipe funding, outdoor recreation grant, and Eagle Scout memorial on the agenda
The Perham City Council met on March 9, 2026 at 5:15 P.M. for their regular meeting. Here's what was on the table:
**Key decisions:** The council considered 6 action items, including applying for state funding to replace lead water service lines, an outdoor recreation grant application, and approval of a Veterans Memorial Eagle Scout project in Boedigheimer Park.
**Routine business:** 5 consent items were on the agenda, including license renewals, budget adjustments, financial report reviews, and a $30,000+ donation to the Perham Auditorium.
★ Key Decisions & Action Items
Finance
A APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF CITY CLAIMS C
Approval of bills and invoices the city needs to pay — routine expense processing.
Prepaid and Unpaid City ClaimsInfrastructure
A CITY ENGINEER MONTHLY UPDATE C
The city engineer will report on current construction and infrastructure projects around town.
Infrastructure
APPLICATION FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FUNDING C
The city is applying for state funding to replace old lead water pipes — this protects drinking water safety for homes with older plumbing.
Lead Service Line Replacement Funding ResolutionParks & Recreation
OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION C
The city wants to apply for a state grant to improve outdoor recreation facilities — could mean park upgrades or new trail features.
2026 Outdoor Recreation Grant ResolutionCommunity
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT C
A local Eagle Scout (Matthew Sazama) is proposing to build a Veterans Memorial in Boedigheimer Park as his Eagle Scout project.
Veteran's Memorial Eagle Scout Project - Boedigheimer Park✓ Routine Approvals (Consent Agenda)
WINE LICENSE RENEWAL C
Gathering Grounds (operated by Bad Bird Hospitality) is renewing their wine and strong beer license.
3.2 License RenewalsAUDITORIUM DONATION C
West Central Initiative is donating $30,313.85 to the Perham Auditorium for new lighting and battery-powered sinks.
Auditorium DonationPERHAM AREA COMMUNITY CENTER'S FINANCIAL REPORTS C
PERHAM AREA COMMUNITY CENTER'S FINANCIAL REPORTS C — details in the agenda enclosures.
City Financial ReportsCITYS FINANCIAL REPORTS C
Review of the city's cash balance, budget summary, utility finances, and billing reports.
City Financial ReportsHOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AGREEMENT C
Otter Tail County will hold a hazardous waste collection event at the Perham City Garage on July 9, 2026, from 10am to 2pm. Bring old paint, chemicals, and electronics.
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