Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 10th, 2024 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Loren Skelton Heather Christensen-Assistant Clerk Larry Goehring Pam Goehring Janda Ferguson Tanyce Bruegger-Chief of Police Jody Wynnemer Jason Casey Ryan Gehrke Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Loren Skelton at 6:30 pm. Roll Call - All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Mayor Skelton asked that Signs at Legion Field be added to New Business #1, and grass length be added to New Business #2. Assistant Clerk Christensen asked that Swimming Lessons be added to New Business #3. • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the consent agenda. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • None Public Hearings • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Ordinance 205.01: Office of the City Administrator; Annual Audit – First Reading a. Assistant Clerk Christensen Presented the First Reading of Ordinance 205.01 Reports 1. Ambulance Report – Sarah Sundve, Ambulance Director • Ambulance report was presented in writing by Ambulance Director Sundve. • Motion was made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve EMR Refreshers for Jordan, Jeff, and Shelby. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Ambulance Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 10th, 2024 2. Fire Department Report – Josh Moen, Fire Chief • Fire Department report was presented in writing by Chief Moen • Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Fire Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. Police Department Report – Chief Bruegger • Police Department report was presented by Chief Bruegger. • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the Police Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business • None New Business 1) Signs at Legion Field a) Discussion regarding signs at Legion Field limiting golf cart traffic was had. Signs were put up due to damage being done to the grass and fields, danger to children in the area and the fact that golf carts are not allowed in parks by city ordinance. 2) Grass Length a) Discussion regarding the grass ordinance. Chief Bruegger informed the council about the process from start to finish. 3) Swimming Lessons a) Due to current problems with the water at St. Olaf lake we need to address swimming lessons. i) Motion made by Janda Ferguson and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to move swimming lessons to the Geneva swimming pool for the 2024 season pending the City of Geneva approval. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • None Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report in writing to the council on tasks completed since last meeting. • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Janda Ferguson to approve the City Administrators report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • Council Member Wynnemer suggested that the Police Liaison be involved in the LELS bargaining process. Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Janda Ferguson. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:06 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator