The Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the Freeport Black Sox invite the community to Chamber Night at the Black Sox on May 18th, 2013 during the 5:15pm and 7:30pm games.

 The Freeport Chamber will be handing out coupons for a free hot dog and soda to the first 200 people.

Support the Black Sox and your local business community! 

The City of Freeport is accepting applications for a part-time 32-hour a week Administrative Assistant. The position assists the Clerk in administration of city services. Microsoft Office experience required. Wage dependent upon qualification. Applications available online and for pickup at the Freeport City Office.

Application for employment

Send resume and completed application to: City of Freeport, PO Box 301, Freeport, MN 56331.

Deadline to apply is 3:00pm May 31, 2013.

“The City of Freeport is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Rodney Atkinson, Ron Ritter, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Carol Moorman, Rick Scherping, June Scherping, Gary Meyer, Jerome Klaphake, Arnold Blommel (Krain Twsp), Steve Notch (Millwood Twsp), Mike Rosner (Oak Twsp), Bob Timp (Oak Twsp), John Arnzen (St. Rosa), Adolph Wensmann (Millwood Twsp), Robert Cremers (St. Anthony), James Cremers (St. Anthony) and Carl Toenyon (Millwood Twsp).

Staff person in attendance: Dean Jungles, John Gilk, Noah Van Beck, Jon Stueve, and Ashley Feldewerd.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Rodney Atkinson, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Carol Moorman, Gary Feldewerd, Jim Hemker, Joe Hennen, Dean Jungles and Noah Van Beck.

Staff person in attendance: Jon Stueve, Ashley Feldewerd and Vicki Holthaus. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

A special meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:01 P.M. by Mayor Matthew Worms with Council Members Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter, Ken Goebel and Rodney Atkinson also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Gary Meyer

Staff person in attendance: Vicki Holthaus

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

No one was present for open forum.

A special meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Joe Hennen with Council Members Carrie Goebel, Ron

Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Staff person in attendance: Vicki Holthaus.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

A special meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Carol Moorman, Jeremy Harms, Trevor Sawyer, Wendy Atkinson and Rodney Atkinson.

Staff person in attendance: Jon Stueve and Vicki Holthaus. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Position:​ City Clerk/Treasurer

City of Freeport: Population 636

Immediate Opening: 40 hours/week.

• Coordinates and directs city government operations. Oversees and coordinates the administration of all departments including personnel, equipment, utilities and facilities.
• Prepares and submits annual budget to the City Council, keeps Council informed of the financial condition of the City. Develops and issues administrative rules, policies and procedures. Manages and invests City funds in accordance with Council guidelines and sound financial practices; responsible for the accounting of all receipts and disbursements of City funds.
• Attends and participates in all Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) meetings and other meetings with official bodies as directed by the Council; maintains minutes of the meetings. Ensures that laws and ordinances are updated.
• Evaluates potential projects, programs, and services to determine feasibility and community impact and makes recommendations to the Council.
• Oversees handling of complaints and requests for services. Liaison for state/county legislators/departments.

College degree in public administration, community development or related field preferred or
similar years of experience in public administration, accounting, finance or related field. Course work or experience in computer systems and software applications. Oral and written communications abilities. Experience in office organization/supervision.

Hiring Range:  $17.80-24.00/hour. Salary determined by qualifications, education, experience. Complete benefits package.

Complete job description/duties

Application for employment

Send all information: resume/cover letter and completed application electronically to Kathleen Murphy, Murphy Management Consultants at: kmurphymmc@msn.com by March 8. 2013

“The City of Freeport is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

Come join us for the Sacred Heart School’s “18th Annual” Prime & Wine Dinner and Auction on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Freeport Community Center!

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Carol Moorman, Cindy Meyer and Donny Meyer.

Staff person in attendance:  Dave Blommel (S.E.H.), Jon Stueve and Vicki Holthaus.  

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance. 

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Carol Moorman, Eugene Fuechtmann, Alice Fuechtmann, Rita Blommel, Marlene Blommel, Eugene Blommel and Rodney Atkinson.

Staff person in attendance:  Dave Blommel (S.E.H.) and Vicki Holthaus.  

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.  

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Carol Moorman, Jerry Butkowski, Keith Fischer, Anne Fischer, Edward Job, Agnes Job, Vern Fuchs, Gerald Wiechmann, Sam Kraemer, Jamie Engelmeyer, Laura Moening, Tom Vink, Rodney Atkinson, Janet Butkowski, Kevin, Josh Pung and Jesse Job.

Staff person in attendance:  Dave Blommel (S.E.H.), Scott Lange (S.E.H.) Jon Stueve and Vicki Holthaus.  

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance. 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012

Santa will arrive at 4:00 Visit with Santa 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Freeport City Hall Kids - Share the Spirit of Christmas ~ Bring a food shelf donation

Danny's Disposal will be picking up your bagged leaves and yard waste on Saturday, November 3.  Please have leaves and yard waste in an unenclosed bag by the street before 8:00 A.M.  Please do not set garbage out on this day.  Please do not blow or rake grass clippings or leaves into the street. There are many good and practical reasons not to.

Thanks to everyone who came out to Oktoberfest this year!

Even though it was cold, there is nothing like a bunch of amazing chili to keep us all warm.

We especially want to thank everyone who particiated in the Oktoberfest 2012 Soup Chili Cook Off. Also, a special thanks goes out to the judges of the contest.

Contest Winners

• 1st was Freeport State Bank who won $100.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
• 2nd was Wobegon Fabric and Quilting Supplies who received $50.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
• 3rd was Grandpa and the spicy girls who got the $25.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks prize

All three of them received Engraved Wooden Spoons donated by The Peripheral Vision.

Many photos were taken that day. Check out the photo gallery of the event.

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Dan Roering and John Botz.

Staff person in attendance:  Dave Blommel (S.E.H.), and Vicki Holthaus.   

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.  

Sacred Heart School 1K/5K Fun Run and Walk – 10:30 A.M.
Oktoberfest 12:00 (noon) – 4:00PM

Events:

• 
  9:30am: Sacred Heart School 1K/5K Fun Run and Walk – Race Day Registration is between 9:30am and 10:15am on Freeport Main Street. 1K race begins at 10:30 am and 5 K race begins approx. 11am. Register online at www.melrose.k12.mn.us then click Community Education or pick a form up at the Sacred Heart School. Questions please contact Amy Van Beck at 320-290-8801. A St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club and BLEND sponsored event.
• 12:30pm – 1:30pm: Soup/Chili cook-off – Serving time –registration forms and details are located at the Central MN Credit Union – Freeport office or call 1-866-334-7279 ext 1403 and ask for Tammy Reis. (3 Gallons (12qts) soup minimum for each entry) – NO CHARGE TO ENTER. Prizes:
  • 1st place: $100.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
  • 2nd place: $50.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
  • 3rd place: $25.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
  Also Engraved Wooden Spoons will be given for the top 3 places, donated by The Peripheral Vision. Costs per bowl to taste and judge soup:
  • $5.00 per adult
  • $2.00 per child (10 and under)
  All proceeds go to the Freeport Chamber of Commerce.
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Kids Pedal Pull – sponsored by Central MN Credit Union and Albany Mutual Telephone
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm: Vic Tschida Band – sponsored by Freeport State Bank
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Jesse Kuechle Children’s Sing along – Sponsored by local businesses
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: RC Car Stunt Show (Remote cars) – sponsored by Hoeschen Auto
• Pumpkin Decorating – sponsored by Scherping Electric***Pumpkins donated and grown by Fr Roger
• Kids Bouncy Tent – sponsored by Hennen Flooring and Hennen Lumber
• Tractor Display – sponsored by Al Beste
• Fire Truck Display – sponsored by the Freeport Fire Dept
• Face Painting and Kid Games – sponsored by Tri-City Christian Center
• Open face boards – sponsored by Central MN Credit Union and Freeport State Bank and Hennen Lumber
• Train Rides for Children – Sponsored by the Freeport Farm Center
• Hayrides – sponsored by Freeport Farm Center 4:00pm Outdoor Polka Mass on Main Street with the German Band “The Nite Owls” (Weather permitting- in case of rain, mass will be at the Sacred Heart Church)

Food Stands

• Authentic German menu – at Charlies Café
• Brats / Chips and Cheese – sponsored by Ackies Pioneer Inn
• Fried Bread – sponsored by the Sacred Heart School

Vendors

Oktoberfest Vendor/Booth Entry Form

• Sentsy – Melissa Eisenschenk
• Tastfully Simple – Linda Gertken
• Pampered Chef – Jennifer Scherping
• Golden Pride/Rawleigh Nature’s Pearl -Jane Scherping
• Young Living Essential Oils – Laura Moening
• Herbalife – RaeJeanna Rivera
• Solid Oak Carbles Boards – Devin Middendorf
• Mary Kay – Teresa Bogie
• Farmer’s Market Vendors
• Otte’s Old Fashioned Kettle Corn

Oktoberfest 2012 Soup Chili Cook Off
October 6th, 2012 (Sat.) 12pm – 4pm

Oktoberfest Soup/Chili Cook-Off Entry Form

Cooking Rules

1. Entries are to be stew or soup based. No casseroles, fried or baked dishes will be allowed.
2. All cooking supplies and ingredients are to be supplied by each cooking team including a generator and extension cords.
3. Large tent to be provided by Chamber.
4. Basic health codes for event cooking shall be followed during preparation and distribution of samples. It will be the responsibility of each team captain to maintain a healthy food-safe environment as possible throughout the event.
5. Each team is to make a minimum of 12 gts. ( 3 gal.) of their entree.
6. Serving time is from 12:30 p.m. – 1 :30 p.m. for public sampling or until gone.
7. Cooking area must be in open view to the public and tidy at all times.
8. Soup / Chili can be cooked ahead of time and brought to the event.
9. Park outside the Oktoberfest area.
10. Cookers be ready to serve by 12:15pm.

TEAM GUIDE LINES

1. Teams / individuals must pre-register in order to enter the contest; the entry form must be received no later than Friday, September 28th, 2012. Space is limited, so register early.
2. Each team is to have a team name.
3. Contestants are responsible for supplying all of their own cooking utensils, generator, extension cords and etc.
4. Each team is to supply their own water for cleaning purposes.
5. Means of heating shall be a Coleman type cook stove, propane cook top, grill or crock pot. No charcoal or wood burning grills.
6. Team is to decorate their booth with an Oktoberfest theme.
7. Teams will be permitted to set up their equipment, decorations and cooking areas anytime after 11:00am on Sat. Oct. 6st, 2012. Loading and unloading will only be allowed in designated area.
8. Oktoberfest will not furnish any tables, chairs, or other supplies. All supplies are the responsibility of the contestants.
9. No team shall sell any samples or any other items directly to the public. Sampling bowls will be sold by Oktoberfest staff only.
10. No vehicles, trailers or pull behind cookers will be allowed to travel into or be staged as part of any teams cooking area.
11. Each team will have an 8x8 cooking area.
12. It will be the responsibility of each team to clean up their cooking site at the end of the event. Trash receptacles will be provided by Oktoberfest.
13. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – No team will be allowed to bring alcohol onto Oktoberfest grounds.

Oktoberfest Judging

1. Judging will be based on taste, service and theme / booth decorations.
2. Each person purchasing a bowl will receive a form for them to judge your entree.
3. The judging forms will be collected throughout the event. Winning teams will be announced at the Polka Mass and will be posted on the Freeport Chamber Website.
4. The team with the highest score will receive $100 in Freeport Chamber Bucks, second place $ 50.00 in Freeport Chamber Bucks and third place $ 25.00 in Freeport Chamber Bucks.

This event is to be FUN and ENJOYABLE.

Thanks for participating.

Chili/Soup Committee,
Tammy Reis 1-866-334-7279 ext 1403 or tammyr@mycmcu.orq Marlene Blommel 1-320-256-7208 or marleneb@freeportstatebank.com

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM

No public comment was provided.

CONSENT AGENDA

Hennen moved and C. Goebel seconded a motion approving the Consent Agenda which included the following: Approval of the agenda; approval of the minutes from the June 26, 2012 Regular Council Meeting; approval of the minutes from the July 9, 2012 Special Council Meeting; and approval of the claims distributed June 19, 2012 through July 23, 2012. Motion carried 5-0.

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Phil Osendorf, Marilyn Bueckers, Gail Osendorf, Keith Hoeschen, Robert Hoeschen, Roger Funk, Joe Funk, Duane Pung, Harvey Rohe, Steve Klaphake, Jean Hemker, Jim Hemker, Dan Zimmerman, Sharon Thelen, Karen Eveslage, Ray Funk and Scott Lehner (Centerpoint Energy).

Staff person in attendance:  Jon Stueve, Dave Blommel (S.E.H.), Scott Lange (S.E.H.) and Vicki Holthaus.   

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.  

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Ed Atkinson, Phil Osendorf, Dennis Heidgerken, Ray Funk and Marilyn Bueckers.

Staff person in attendance:  Jon Stueve, Dave Blommel (S.E.H.), Scott Lange (S.E.H.) and Vicki Holthaus.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 A.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel, Ron Ritter and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Carol Moorman

Staff person in attendance:  Vicki Holthaus.   

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.  

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  Member Ron Ritter was absent.  

Also in attendance:  Everett Scherping, Alquin Borgerding, Gary Thelen, Sharon Thelen and Carol Moorman.

Staff person in attendance:  Jon Stueve, Dave Blommel (S.E.H.), Tammy Omdal (Northland Securities) and Vicki Holthaus.   

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.  

Freeport is the place to be this weekend!

Come by Friday and Saturday for the city-wide garage sale.

KASM-WQPM is celebrating June Dairy Month in Freeport on Friday from 12:30-2. Enjoy some free ice cream on what looks to be a beautiful day. 

Lastly, make sure to visit Marketfest Friday from 4-7 downtown Freeport. Music on the Trail with The Vic Tschida Band 5:30-6:30 sponsored by the Freeport State Bank. Today's featured items are brown eggs and baked goods.

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Ron Ritter, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.  

Also in attendance:  Carol Moorman.

Staff person in attendance:  Jon Stueve, Dave Blommel and Vicki Holthaus.   

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.  

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Ron Ritter, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Jim Hemker, Rodney Atkinson, Steve Notch (Millwood Twsp), Mike Rosner (Oak Twsp), Bob Timp (Oak Twsp), Dean Berckes (Albany Twsp), John Arnzen (St. Rosa), Adolph Wensmann (Millwood Twsp), Robert Cremers (St. Anthony), James Cremers (St. Anthony) and Arnold Blommel.

Staff person in attendance: Dean Jungles, Dave Blommel and Vicki Holthaus.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.