Regular Council Meeting
Regular MeetingNew Richland, MN · July 10, 2023
Minutes
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 10th, 2023
Members Present Staff Present Others Present
Chad Neitzel Anthony Martens-City Administrator Pam Goehring Larry Goehring
Jason Casey Tanyce Bruegger-Chief of Police Deb Loverink
Jody Wynnemer
Janda Ferguson
Members Absent
Loren Skelton
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
• Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the agenda.
Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
Consent Agenda
• Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the consent agenda.
Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
Public Comments
• Deb Loverink – 507 1st Street SW
1. Shared her concerns about an individual(s) living out of their car in town and making
sure that the health and welfare of them and the community are being addressed.
Requests and Presentations
• None
Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached)
• None
Reports
1. Ambulance Report – In Writing
• Ambulance report was presented in writing by Ambulance Director Sundve
• Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve $750 for
EMT/EMR instructor training. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
• Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve up to
$5,000 for EMT Training for Sara Jo and Josh. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
• Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the
Ambulance Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 10th, 2023
2. Fire Department Report – In Writing
• Fire Department report was presented in writing by Chief Moen
• Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Fire
Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
3. Police Department Report – In Writing
• Police Department report was presented by Chief Bruegger.
• Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the hiring
of one FT and 2 PT officers pending background investigation, psych and medical.
Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
• Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Police
Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
Unfinished Business
1. Public Hearing – Alley Vacation
▪ Motion was made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to set the public
hearing for the alley vacation on Monday July 24th, 2023, at 6:35pm.
Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
New Business
1. Tabbing Machine
a. Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the
purchase of the tabbing machine at a cost of $1,581.49 with the cost to be split between
the sewer and water enterprise funds. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
2. Legion Field Fence Replacement / Down Payment
a. Motion was made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the
replacement of the Legion Field fence and to approve the down payment to Caron Fence
in the amount of $28,362.50.
Miscellaneous
• None
Administrators Report
• Administrator Martens provided a report in writing to the council on tasks completed since last
meeting.
• Motion was made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the administrators
report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no)
Mayor/Council Comments
• None
Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson.
Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:07 p.m.
Submitted by,
Anthony Martens
City Administrator
Agenda
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 10th, 2023
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 the Minutes of the June 26,2023, City Council Meeting
2. Approve Street Closure for Finley’s Wings at Work Street Dance
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
Public Hearings
Ordinances and Resolutions
Department Reports
1. Ambulance Report – In Writing
2. Fire Department Report – In Writing
3. Police Department Report – Chief Bruegger
Unfinished Business
1. Public Hearing for vacation of Alley
a. Set hearing for July 24th, 2023, at 6:35 pm
New Business
1. Purchase tabbing machine for Water/Sewer bills
2. Authorize Legion Field Fence replacement / Down Payment
Miscellaneous
Administrators Report
Mayor/Council Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday July 24th, 2023, at 6:30 pm
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