Council Meeting

Name: Council Meeting — New Richland, MN
Start: 2022-11-14
End: 2022-11-14
Location: New Richland, MN

Regular Meeting

New Richland, MN · November 14, 2022

Minutes

Regular Council Meeting – November 14th, 2022 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Gail Schmidt Anthony Martens, City Administrator Dan Petsinger Loren Skelton (e) Brenda Routh Chad Neitzel (e) Janda Ferguson Jody Wynnemer Jason Casey Members Absent 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 • Council Member Wynnemer asked that consent agenda items number 2 and 3 be moved to New Business. • Administrator Martens asked that Resolution 22-17, Election Canvass Approval be added to the agenda. • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the consent agenda Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • Dan Petsinger – Addressed the council regarding problems he has been having with neighbors’ dogs defecating on his lawn. Discussion regarding the ordinance process that has taken place so far and future concerns were addressed. Requests and Presentations • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) • Resolution 22-17, A Resolution Adopting the Election Results for the City of New Richland Offices by the New Richland Board of Canvass. • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to adopt resolution 22-17. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Reports 1. Ambulance Report – In writing • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the hiring of Jennifer Lacey as an EMT. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel to decrease the Ambulance Directors hours to 50 hours per month at $1,000 salary. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the ambulance report as presented. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. Fire Department Report – In Writing • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the Fire Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. Police Department Report – In writing • Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to accept the police report as presented. Carried. (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel to approve the final draft of the Employee Police Manual effective January 1st, 2023. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Chand Neitzel to approve the final draft of the PTO Transition plan. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Chad Neitzel to adopt the presented Creek logo as the official logo of the City of New Richland. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve contracting with Bolton & Menk for WWTP Variance Application assistance at a cost of up to $5,000. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) New Business • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the Supplemental Benefits plan for New Richland City Employees as presented by ARIS Group. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • The Water Enterprise fund was tabled due to an identified error. • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve replacing the WWTP boiler at a cost not to exceed $11,750 + the cost of wiring as quoted by Jim & Dudes. Staff is to request additional quotes, if possible, to see if it can be lower. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the purchase and installation of a new boiler in the Maintenance shop at a cost of $5,460 + the cost of wiring as quoted by Johnson Heating and Air Conditioning. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Chad Neitzel to approve the October 2022 Accounts Payable. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Chad Neitzel to approve the October 2022 Financials. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • None Administrators Report • Administrator Martens presented the Administrator’s Report. Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to accept the Administrators Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • None Election Canvassing Board • The New Richland City Council met as the City of New Richland Election Canvassing Board. • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to confirm the results of the City General election and to adopt resolution 22-17. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Closed Meeting • At 7:56 pm, a motion was made by Chad Neitzel and seconded by Jason Casey to close the meeting pursuant to MN Statute section 13D.03 to discuss the City’s Labor Negotiation Strategy Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • At 8:07 pm, Mayor Schmidt re-opened the City Council Meeting Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Chad Neitzel. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 8:08 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator

Agenda

City of New Richland Regular City Council Meeting November 14th, 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. Approve Minutes of the October 24th, 2022, Regular Council Meeting 2. Approve October 2022 Accounts Payable 3. Approve October 2022 Financials 4. Approve MIDCO Tower Property Lease Agreement 5. Approve Fix-Up Grant – NR Farm and Home Laundry Entrance 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 Ordinances and Resolutions Department Reports 1. Ambulance Report – In Writing a. Pay Discussion b. Ambulance Billing Discussion 2. Fire Department Report – In Writing 3. Police Department Report – In Writing Unfinished Business 1. Employee Policy Manual – Final Draft/Approval 2. PTO Transition Plan – Final Draft/Approval 3. City of NR Logo 4. WWTP Variance Application New Business 1. Employee Supplemental Benefits 2. Water Enterprise Fund Budget – Approval 3. WWTP – Boiler 4. Maintenance Shop - Boiler Miscellaneous Administrators Report Mayor/Council Comments Election Canvassing Board The New Richland City Council serving as the Canvassing Board for the City of New Richland will certify the 2022 General Election results for the City of New Richland. Closed Meeting The meeting will be closed at this time pursuant to MN Statute section 13D.03 to discuss the City’s labor negotiation strategy related to the City’s negotiations with the LELS Local #407 Police Officers Union Adjournment The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday November 28th, 2022, at 6:30pm

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