Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9th, 2024 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Janda Ferguson Anthony Martens-City Administrator Larry Goehring Pam Goehring Jody Wynnemer Tanyce Bruegger-Chief of Police Robert Swenson e-Dylan Arnold Ryan Gehrke Doug Christopherson Jason Casey Chris Howard Brandy Jacobson Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Janda Ferguson at 6:30 pm. Brandy Jacobson was given the Oath of Office and sworn in as City Council Person for the City of New Richland by City Administrator Anthony Martens Roll Call - All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the agenda. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the consent agenda with corrected times on the work session minutes. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • None Public Hearings • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to adopt resolution 24-18: A Resolution Appointing a Commissioner to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 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 Jason Casey to approve the Ambulance Department policy manual update. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion was made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the Ambulance Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9th, 2024 Reports Continued… 2. Fire Department Report – Josh Moen, Fire Chief • Fire Department report was presented in writing by Chief Moen • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke 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 Ryan Gehrke to approve a 5-year contract with Taser for the purchase of 3 Taser 10 weapons at a cost of $3,304.40/year for 2025. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Police Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business 1. Council Updated Pay Policy a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to table the pay policy discussion until next meeting. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. Mayoral Appointments Update a. Council discussed appointments with the Mayor and directed Administrator Martens to have final approval ready for next meeting New Business 1. Tecta-America Roofing Inspections a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve having Tecta- America provide roofing inspection services of City Buildings at a cost of $1,900 and to pre-approve up to $500 in repairs for each building. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. Joint County Ditch Hearing a. Chris Howard from Waseca County provided information regarding the Ditch Authority’s assessment to the City of New Richland for ditch redetermination. Discussion continued regarding the possibility of creating a storm water fund. Council directed staff to look into more information regarding storm water fund. 3. Council Technology a. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the purchase of 5 tablets for the City Council at a cost of $1,776.95. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 4. Work-Shop Date – 2025 Street Improvements a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gerke to schedule a workshop on Tuesday September 24th at 6:35pm for the 2025 Street Improvement Projects. Carried (4 yes, 0 No) Miscellaneous o Administrator Martens shared an invitation with the council to the Waseca Area Foundations 25th Anniversary Party at the NE Park Pavillion in Waseca on Thursday September 19th from 4-7 pm  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 9th, 2024 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 Jody Wynnemer to approve the City Administrators report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • None Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:42 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator