Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 24th, 2023 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Chad Neitzel Anthony Martens-Administrator Pam Goehring Jason Casey Bob Johannsen-Care Center Administrator Larry Goehring Loren Skelton Shell Johnson-People Service e-Dylan Arnold Jody Wynnemer Janda Ferguson Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Neitzel at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call - All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Administrator Martens requested the following changes to the agenda. o Add item #2 to New Business: EDA Grant Approval • Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda 1. Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to move items #1 & #2 to New Business #3 & #4 and to approve the consent agenda as amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) • None Reports 1. Care Center Report • Care Center report was presented by Bob Johannsen • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to appoint Cheryl Pratt and Brian Vairma to the Care Center Advisory Board. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Care Center report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. People Service Report • People Service report was presented by Shell Johnson • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the People Service report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 24th, 2023 Reports (continued) 3. Street/Maintenance Report • Street and Maintenance report was presented in writing by Eric Hendrickson • Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Street and Maintenance report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business • Administrator Martens provided an update on the St. Olaf Lake concession stand and the swimming lessons /lifeguard program New Business 1. Employee Insurance 2024 Discussion a. Administrator Martens provided information to the council regarding options going forward for the 2024 employee health insurance proposal b. Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Loren Skelton to send a letter to SCSC to let them know that we are looking at other options for 2024. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. EDA Grant – Bohlen Plumbing a. Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the EDA Fix-Up grant to Bohlen Plumbing in the amount of $1,175. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. 6-12-23 Regular City Council Minutes a. An error was noted on the council minutes from the 6-12-23 city council meeting. Sara Jo Vulcan, Assistant City Administrator was not listed as in attendance and Administrator Martens was. It needs to be corrected. b. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the amended minutes from the 6-12-23 city council meeting. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 4. May 2023 Check Register a. Administrator Martens provided clarification on the check register regarding a memorial brick check. b. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the May 2023 check register. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • None Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report to the council on tasks completed since last meeting. • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve up to $6,000 for tuck pointing on the library building. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the administrators report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • None  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 24th, 2023 Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:14 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator