Regular Council Meeting
Regular MeetingNew Richland, MN · July 24, 2023
Minutes
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 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 Jason Moran-City Attorney e-Brenda Routh
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
• Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the agenda as
amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Consent Agenda
1. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the consent agenda.
Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Public Comments
• None
Requests and Presentations
• None
Public Hearings
• Public hearing on Vacation of Alley opened at 6:33 pm
• Public hearing was closed at 7:13 pm with no one wishing to be heard
Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached)
• Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to adopt resolution 23-13: A
Resolution Vacating an Alley. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Reports
1. Care Center Report
• Care Center report was presented by Bob Johannsen
• Motion was made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the
Care Center report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
2. People Service Report
• People Service report was presented in writing
• Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the People
Service report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 24th, 2023
Reports (continued)
3. Street/Maintenance Report
• Street and Maintenance report was presented in writing by Eric Hendrickson
• Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve
infield/outfield repairs in the amount of $2,743.75. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
• Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve dugout
repairs by Todd Neitzel Construction in the amount of $3,600. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
• Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey 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. MN Chapter 342 – Recreational THC Law
a. City Attorney Jason Moran provided an overview of the MN THC Legislation
b. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Loren Skelton to schedule a public
hearing on a THC moratorium on August 14th at 6:35 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
2. Contract with Jobs Plus for Cleaning
a. Motion made by Loren Skelton and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve contracting
with Jobs Plus for cleaning services. 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 Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Loren Skelton to approve the
administrators report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Mayor/Council Comments
• None
Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Loren Skelton.
Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:20 p.m.
Submitted by,
Anthony Martens
City Administrator
Agenda
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 24th, 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 Minutes from the 7/10/23 regular City Council Meeting
2. Approve June 2023 Check Register
3. Approve June 2023 Financials
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
1. 6:35pm - Vacation of Alley Hearing
Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Resolution 23-13: A resolution Vacating an Alley
Department Reports
1. Care Center Report – Bob Johannsen, Care Center Administrator
2. People Service Report – Shell Johnson
3. Street/Maintenance Report – Eric Hendrickson, Maintenance Lead
Unfinished Business
1. St. Olaf Lake – Concession & Swimming Lesson Report
New Business
1. MN Chapter 342 – Recreational THC Law – Jason Moran, City Attorney
2. Consider Contracting with Jobs Plus for City Hall/Library/Fire Hall Cleaning
Miscellaneous
Administrators Report
Mayor/Council Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday August 14th, 2023, at 6:30 pm
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