Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 28th, 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 Chris Howard Jason Casey Shell Johnson-People Service Brian Stennes Paul Stennes Jody Wynnemer Eric Hendrickson-Maintenance & Eli Lutgens Doug Christopherson Brandy Jacobson Utility Supervisor Larry Muff e-Brenda Routh Joe Lewis-Houston Engineering 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 • Administrator Martens requested the following items be added to the agenda: • New Business #5: IT Purchase Request • New Business #6: Homestake Lot Sale • New Business #7: Approval of EDA Grants • 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 Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the consent agenda Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations 1. Joe Lewis – Houston Engineering a. Presentation of the Initial findings of the Hydrology Study to the council. Joe will work with Administrator Martens to find a time to setup a Community Meeting Public Hearings • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to adopt resolution 24-21: A Resolution Ordering Preparation of Report on Improvement. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Brandy Jacobson to adopt resolution 24-22: A Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling on Hearing on Improvement. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 28th, 2024 Reports 1. Care Center Report – Bob Johannsen, Care Center Administrator • Care Center report was presented by Bob Johannsen • Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke 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 Jason Casey to approve the People Service report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. Maintenance & Utility Report – Eric Hendrickson, Maintenance & Utility Supervisor • Maintenance & Utility Report was presented by Eric Hendrickson, Maintenance and Utility Supervisor. • Motion made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Maintenance Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business 1. Planning & Zoning Report a. Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to accept the October 17th, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. 2025 Street Improvement Project a. Administrator Martens presented the updated PER on behalf of Bolton and Menk and a bonding schedule and utility budgets prepared by David Drown and Associates in relation to the 2025 Street Improvement Project. New Business 1. September 2024 Check Register a) Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the September 2024 Check Register. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. September 2024 Financials a) Motion was made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the September 2024 Financials. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. City Administrator Contract a) Motion was made by Ryan Gehrke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to amend the City Administrators contract to include health insurance effective January 1st, 2025. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 4. MN DOT Sidewalk Improvement Project – Hwy 30 a) Administrator Martens shared information regarding MN DOT’s ADA sidewalk improvement project within city limits 5. IT Purchase Request a) Motion was made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve up to $1,000 for IT purchases for the community room in order to hold public meetings. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 6. Homestake Lot Sale a) Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve the sale of Lot 6, Block 2 of the Homestake Addition to Richard and Sandra Wiles. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7. EDA Grant Approval a) Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke to approve $3,000 EDA grants to Wagner Foods and the Steeple Events Center. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 28th, 2024 Miscellaneous 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 • None Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Ryan Gehrke. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 7:55 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator