Regular Council Meeting
Regular MeetingNew Richland, MN · October 14, 2024
Minutes
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
October 14th, 2024
Members Present Staff Present Others Present
Janda Ferguson Anthony Martens-City Administrator Larry Goehring Pam Goehring
e-Jody Wynnemer Tanyce Bruegger-Chief of Police Robert Swenson
Ryan Gehrke Heather Christensen, Assistant Corey Bienfang, Bolton & Menk
Jason Casey City Clerk
Brandy Jacobson
Members Absent
None
The meeting was called to order by Janda Ferguson at 6:30 pm.
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 Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the consent agenda with
corrected times on the work session minutes. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Public Comments
• None
Requests and Presentations
1. Feasibility Report – 2025 Street Improvement Project
o Corey Bienfang from Bolton & Menk presented the Feasibility Report for the 2025 Street
Improvement Project to the City Council
Public Hearings
• None
Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached)
1. Motion was made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to adopt resolution 24-20,
Receiving the Feasibility Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
2. Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the 1st reading of
ordinance 24-03, an ordinance creating a storm sewer utility and to set it for its 2nd reading and
public hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
3. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the 1st reading of
ordinance 24-04, an ordinance regulating cannabis in the City of New Richland and to set the 2nd
reading and public hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
4. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the 1st reading of
ordinance 24-05, an amendment to C1 zoning district, refer it to planning and zoning for review
on October 17th, 2024, and to set the 2nd reading and public hearing for November 12th, 2024, at
6:35 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
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Ordinances and Resolutions Continued
5. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the 1st reading of
ordinance 24-06, an amendment to C3 zoning district, refer it to planning and zoning for review
on October 17th, 2024, and to set the 2nd reading and public hearing for November 12th, 2024, at
6:35 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
6. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the 1st reading of
ordinance 24-05, an amendment to Industrial zoning district, refer it to planning and zoning for
review on October 17th, 2024, and to set the 2nd reading and public hearing for November 12th,
2024, at 6:35 pm. 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 Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the
Ambulance Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
2. Fire Department Report – Josh Moen, Fire Chief
• Fire Department report was presented in writing by Chief Moen
• Motion made by Ryan Gehrke 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 Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the purchase
of new tires for the 270 Squad for up to $2,000. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
• Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the Police
Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Unfinished Business
• None
New Business
1. Amended Special Assessment Policy
a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to adopt the updated special
assessment policy as presented. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
2. Enterprise Fund Study
a. Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve contracting with
Shannon Sweeney from David Drown and Associates for a Utility Fund Study and to
contract with them as our municipal bond advisor. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
3. Safety Committee - Regional Safety Group – LMCIT
a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Brandy Jacobson to approve contracting
with the LMCIT for the City of New Richland to be part of the Regional Safety
Committee. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
4. 2025 Street Project Preliminary Engineering Payments
a. Motion by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve paying preliminary
costs associated with the 2025 Street Improvement Project out of the Capital Reserve
funds for streets to be reimbursed by future bond funds. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
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Miscellaneous
• Joe Lewis from Houston Engineering will be here to present the Hydrology Study at the October
28th, 2024 City Council Meeting.
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 Jason Casey to approve the City Administrators
report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Mayor/Council Comments
• Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Brandy Jacobson to have the City Administrators
contract be put on the agenda for the next meeting to discuss adding insurance back into the
contract. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)
Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Brandy Jacobson.
Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:52 p.m.
Submitted by,
Anthony Martens
City Administrator
Agenda
New Richland City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 14th, 2024
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 9-23-24 Regular Council Meeting
2. Approve Minutes from 9-24-24 Work Session
3. Approve Step Increase Officer DeRaad
4. Approve Step Increase Heather Christensen
5. Approve ROW Permit – 102 Broadway Ave N – MN Energy Resources
6. Approve ROW Permit – 132 Broadway Ave N – MN Energy Resources
7. Approve ROW Permit – 308 1st Street NW - MetroNet
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
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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
1. Feasibility Report – 2025 Street Improvement Project – Cory Bienfang – Bolton & Menk
Public Hearings
Ordinances and Resolutions
1. Resolution 24-20: A Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling Hearing on Improvement
2. Ordinance 24-03: Storm Sewer Ordinance – 1st Reading
a. Set 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35pm
3. Ordinance 24-04: Cannabis Ordinance – 1st Reading
a. Set 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35pm
4. Ordinance 24-05: Amendment to C1 Downtown Commercial District In relation to Lower-Potency
Hemp Edible Sales as an Accessory use to retail sales
a. Refer to Planning and Zoning for Review on October 17th, 2024, at 6:30pm
b. Set 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35pm
5. Ordinance 24-06: Amendment to C3 Highway Commercial District in relation to Lower-Potency
Hemp Edible Sales as an Accessory use to retail sales
a. Refer to Planning and Zoning for Review on October 17th, 2024, at 6:30pm
b. Set 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35pm
Ordinances and Resolutions Continued
6. Ordinance 24-07: Amendment to the Industrial Zone allowing the manufacture and retail sale of
cannabinoid and hemp derived products as a conditional use
a. Refer to Planning and Zoning for Review on October 17th, 2024, at 6:30pm
b. Set 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for November 12th, 2024, at 6:35pm
Department Reports
1. Ambulance Department
2. Fire Department
3. Police Department
Unfinished Business
New Business
1. Amended Special Assessment Policy
2. Enterprise Fund Study
3. Safety Committee – Regional Safety Group – LMCIT
4. 2025 Street Project Preliminary Engineering Payments
2025 Budget Discussion
Miscellaneous
• Joe Lewis from Houston Engineering will be here at the October 28th Council Meeting to present the
Hydrology Study
Administrators Report
Mayor/Council Comments
Adjournment
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday October 28th at 6:30 pm
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