Tag: Ada City Council

Ada City Council Reviews 150th; E-Bike Ordinance

ADA, MN—Ada’s 150th celebration got plenty of good reviews.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told the City Council about the late July celebration at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Also on Monday, the Council voted to look more into a proposed ordinance on motorized bikes and scooters. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has noticed higher…
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August 5, 2026 0

Ada City Council Meets

ADA, MN—Monday’s Ada City Council meeting included some good financial news.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City’s audit turned out well. The Council also approved levy recommendations for the fiscal year 2027 budget. The Ada City Council also donated $500 to the Kelly Thronson Memorial Barbecue. 


August 4, 2026 0

Ada City Council to fill open seat, Fire Department to hold Fundraiser Gold Tournament 

There’s another vacancy on the Ada City Council, after the resignation of Scott Nordquist. Ada City Council Members Wayne Kroshus and Shawn Roux say they will appoint a new member next month, and they’re also looking for people to run for office as they also have multiple council seats up for election this fall.  In…
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May 11, 2026 0

Ada City Council taking time on Public Works Building project, wants to “get it right” 

Now that the Ada City Council has officially approved a project plan for the Ada Public Works building project, the next step of the project on the City’s side is to flush out the smaller details of the project. Ada City Councilmen Mike Nelson and Jeff Peacock say the council is taking their time on…
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April 13, 2026 0

Ada City Council Seats up for election in 2026 

A significant number of seats on the Ada City Council are up for election this November, and anyone interested in running for a position are encouraged to file for election. Ada City Administrator Ashey Larson tells us what seats are up for election this year.  Larson says if you would like to have a trial…
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March 23, 2026 0

Ada City Council Finalizes Committee Appointments

At the Ada City Council meeting Tuesday night, Ada Mayor John Hintz shared in his report that he has completed the committee member appointments. He told R&J News of the community members’ interest and his appreciation for the work these committee members do for the City of Ada. In other news notes from the City…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada City Council discusses Public Works and Liquor Store updates

The Ada City Council met Tuesday evening, concluding the meeting before the 7pm caucus start time. There’s been discussion in recent months about the city selling the Ada Liquor Store Off-Sale. This began when the City was approached by the owner of Supermarket Foods in Ada.    It was a conversation last month, and with some…
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February 4, 2026 0

Ada City Council meets in special session 

The Ada City Council met in special session on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says one of the items taken up during Tuesday’s meeting was a discussion with Norman County Attorney Liz Brainerd about prosecution services.  Larson says the council also made an update to their employee union contract.  Larson says the final…
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December 17, 2025 0

Ada City Council approves 4% tax levy increase 

The Ada City Council had further discussions on the city’s public works building project during their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us what the voted on, as well as what’s coming up next in the project.  Also on Tuesday night’s agenda was the approval of a tax levy increase for the…
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December 3, 2025 0

Ada City Council Calls Public Hearing

ADA, MN—The Ada City Council will hold a public hearing at its December 2 meeting about a new public works building.  That building could also include a new Ada City Hall and Police headquarters.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the hearing. The Ada City Council met in special session Wednesday night.  The Council…
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November 13, 2025 0