Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 23rd, 2024 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Janda Ferguson Anthony Martens-City Administrator Pam Goehring Larry Goehring Ryan Gehrke Bob Johannsen- Care Center Administrator Robert Swenson Jason Casey Shell Johnson-People Service Jody Wynnemer Brandy Jacobson Members Absent None The meeting was called to order by Mayor Janda Ferguson at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call - All members present Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the agenda. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the consent agenda Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations 1. Pam Krill – Workforce Development Coordinator NRHEG Schools a. Presentation on involvement in the Schools and opportunities for cooperation and collaboration with the city Public Hearings • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to adopt resolution 24-19: A Resolution Adopting the Preliminary 2025 Levy and setting the Truth in Taxation Hearing Date. Carried (3 yes, 1 no Casey) Reports 1. Care Center Report – Bob Johannsen, Care Center Administrator • Care Center report was presented by Bob Johannsen • Motion was made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Care Center Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. People Service Report – Shell Johnson • People Service report was presented by Shell Johnson • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the People Service report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 23rd, 2024 Reports continued. 3. Maintenance Report – Eric Hendrickson, Maintenance & Utility Supervisor • Maintenance & Utility Report was presented in writing • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Maintenance Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business 1. Storm Water Utility Fund a. Administrator Martens provided an update on the storm water utility fund. Administrator Martens recommended the council codify the utility fund into the city ordinances. Staff will prepare an ordinance to be presented for 1st reading at the next meeting 2. Hydrology Study update a. Administrator Martens will work with Houston Engineering to have a presentation to the council prior to a public meeting New Business 1) August 2024 Check Register a) Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehke to approve August 2024 check register. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2) August 2024 Financials a) Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve August 2024 financials. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3) Ordinance Update/Codification a) Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the re-codification at a cost of $6,275 and online publishing of the New Richland code of ordinances at a cost of $595 to be paid for on the schedule as presented by American Legal Publishing. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous 1) Reminder of the 2025 Street Improvement Project work session tomorrow evening at 6:35 pm 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 Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:35 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator