City of Faribault Live Stream – 2026-09-08 City Council Meeting

The City of Faribault City Council held a meeting on September 8, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of plans, specifications, and bid dates for the Westwood Drive stormwater treatment structure project with an estimated cost of $230,000 funded by the stormwater utility fund. The council also approved plans and specifications for the 2025 miscellaneous water main improvements project, estimated at $1,375,000, with bidding scheduled for late September. Additionally, the council awarded a $1,850,719 contract to Geislinger and Sons Inc. for the 2 Rivers Siphon Crossing project after value engineering reduced the cost by approximately $175,000. Another contract awarded was for the ReLeaf Tree Removal Program, funded by a Minnesota DNR grant, to Cars Tree Service for $173,737 to remove diseased ash trees in income-qualified properties. The council also approved a cannabis microbusiness license expansion for Fairbault Greens and discussed the preliminary property tax levy, including budget allocations for general, community development, tax abatement, and debt service funds. Motions to approve related resolutions were passed unanimously. The meeting also included swearing-in ceremonies and community recognitions but focused heavily on infrastructure projects and budgetary matters affecting future procurement and contracting activities.