Council Meeting

Name: Council Meeting — New Richland, MN
Start: 2022-06-27
End: 2022-06-27
Location: New Richland, MN

Regular Meeting

New Richland, MN · June 27, 2022

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting – June 27th, 2022 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Gail Schmidt Anthony Martens-City Administrator Eleanor Schlaak Chad Neitzel Braeden Thompson-Maintenance Worker Loren Skelton Shell Johnson-People Service Jason Casey Jody Wynnemer Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gail Schmidt at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call - All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda – Administrator Martens asked the mayor to strike #2 under new business regarding the Homestake Covenant Discussion as more information is needed. • Motion made by Loren Skelton and 2nd by Chad Neitzel to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Chad Neitzel to approve the consent agenda. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • Sam Jewett – Not in attendance Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) • None Reports 1. NR Care Center Report – (see attached) • Dave Dunn provided his report in writing to review the census status, staffing issues, finances, and strategic plan/operational risks. Motion made to accept the NRCC report by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jason Casey. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. PeopleService Report – (see attached) • Shell Johnson was present to review the monthly wastewater department report. • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel to approve the Wastewater report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. Street/Water Report – (see attached) • Braeden Thompson was present to review the Water and Street department report. • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the cost of street patching/repairs by Ulland Brothers to Ash Ave by the NRHEG School in the amount of $1,487.50 and on the north side of Neighbors Meats in the amount of $7,890. Carried. (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the purchase of 30 hydrant markers in the amount of $792.22 to complete hydrant marking for winter plowing. Carried. (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion to accept Street/Water report by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel. Carried. (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the updated logo design contest rules (extension). Carried (4 yes, 0 no) New Business • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Loren Skelton to appoint Jason Casey as the New Richland Council delegate to the MN Valley Council of Governments. Carried. (4 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • Administrator provided an update on the Lifeguards / St. Olaf Lake. 1st session of lessons has been cancelled and we are continuing to address the lifeguard/swim lesson situation. Hopeful that we will be able to still offer lessons for sessions 2 and 3. There will be no concession stand this year. Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report to the council on tasks completed since last meeting Mayor/Council Comments • None Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:15 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator

Agenda

City of New Richland Regular City Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Agenda: 6:30 Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approve Agenda Consent Agenda Items Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by the City Council. 1. Approval of June 13th, 2022, Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approve closing of Broadway Avenue for Farm & City Days Events Public Comments Notice: We welcome the attendance of residents of the City of New Richland to the City Council meetings. Any resident of the City of New Richland may request permission to speak at a regular scheduled council meeting on any topic that is relevant to the operation of the city. Any resident wishing to address the city council shall either call City Hall and request to be put on the agenda or they can sign-up 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. At the discretion of the mayor, the speaker may address the topic either during the public portion of the meeting or at the time the item is being addressed by the council. The mayor will call upon the speaker at the appropriate time. Speaker shall state their name and topic to be addressed. Residents are expected to use proper etiquette, decorum and respect when addressing the council. Request and Presentations 1. Sam Jewett – Semi Parking Ordinances and Resolutions Department Reports 1. Care Center Report – Dave Dunn 2. People Service Report – Shell Johnson 3. Water/Street Report – Braeden Thompson Unfinished Business 1. Approve update logo design contest rules (extension) New Business 1. Appoint council member as a delegate to the MN Valley Council of Governments general assembly 2. Homestake Covenant Discussion/Action Miscellaneous 1. Lifeguard Update / St. Olaf Lake Administrators Report Mayor/Council Comments Adjournment The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday July 11th, 2022, at 6:30pm

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