Regular Council Meeting

Name: Regular Council Meeting — New Richland, MN
Start: 2025-01-13
End: 2025-01-13
Location: New Richland, MN

Regular Meeting

New Richland, MN · January 13, 2025

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New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 13th, 2025 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Jody Wynnemer Anthony Martens-City Administrator Larry Goehring Pam Goehring Jason Casey Tanyce Bruegger-Chief of Police Robert Swenson Joel Jandt Jash Warke Katelin Bahl Michelle Jandt Jody Jandt Members Absent Janda Ferguson Matt Economy The meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Jody Wynnemer at 6:30 pm. Administrator Martens presented the Oath of Office to recently elected Council Members Jody Wynnemer and Josh Warke Roll Call - All members present except Janda Ferguson and Matt Economy Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda • Administrator Martens asked that item #2: Council Meeting Discussion under Unfinished Business be removed until all members are in attendance and that item #2: EDA Grant Approval be added to New Business. • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the consent agenda with corrected times on the work session minutes. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations • None Public Hearings • None Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by Jason Casey to adopt Resolution 25-01: A Resolution Adopting Updated Fee Schedule. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to adopt Resolution 25-02: A Resolution Authorizing New Member in Regional Safety Group. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 13th, 2025 Reports 1. Ambulance Report – Sarah Sundve, Ambulance Director • Ambulance Department Report was presented in writing by Director Sundve • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to authorize Administrator Martens and Director Sundve to enter into a contract with EMSMC as the new billing provider for the New Richland Ambulance. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the ambulance report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 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 Josh Warke to approve the specifications for the purchase of a new wildland fire truck and to publish bid specifications for said vehicle according to schedule as presented by staff. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the Fire Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 3. Police Department Report – Chief Bruegger • Police Department report was presented by Chief Bruegger. • Chief Bruegger presented the Oath of Office swearing in FT Officer Joel Jandt • Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by Jason Casey to adopt resolution 25-03: A Resolution of Police Officer Declaration. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the South-Central Drug Investigative Unit. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve a pay increase for the PD records staff from $18/hr to $24/hr effective 1/24/25. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the Police Department report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business 1. LELS Contract o Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the 2025-2026 LELS Local #407 Contract. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) New Business 1. Trinity Lutheran Church – Additional Handicap Parking Stall a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to adopt resolution 25-04: A Resolution Establishing Handicap Parking. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 2. EDA Grant a. Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve a $3,000 EDA Grant for the Panther Powerhouse. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • None New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 13th, 2025 Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report in writing to the council on tasks completed since last meeting. • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the City Administrators report. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • None Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Josh Warke and seconded by Jason Casey. Carried (3 yes, 0 no) 6:57 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator

Agenda

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 13th, 2025 Agenda: 6:30 Call to Order Swearing In of Recently Elected Officials Council Member Wynnemer, Council Member Warke, Council Member Economy 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 of the December 9th, 2024, Council Meeting 2. Approve 2025 Mayoral Appointments 3. Approve Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2025 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 or they can sign-up 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. At the discretion of the mayor, the speaker may address the topic 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 Public Hearings Ordinances and Resolutions 1. Resolution 25-01: Resolution Adopting Updated Fee Schedule 2. Resolution 25-02: Resolution Authorizing New Member in Regional Safety Group Department Reports 1. Ambulance Report – In Writing a. Consider Alternate Billing Company Contract Proposal 2. Fire Department Report – In Writing a. Approve Specifications for Fire Truck and Authorize Bid Publication 3. Police Department Report – Tanyce Bruegger, Chief of Police a. Swearing-in Full-Time Officer Joel Jandt i. Resolution 25-03: Resolution of Police Officer Declaration b. Approve JPA – Drug Task Force c. Pay Increase – PD Records Staff Unfinished Business 1. Approve LELS Local #407 2025-2026 Contract 2. Council Meeting Discussion New Business 1. Trinity Lutheran Church – Additional Handicap Parking Stall a. Resolution 25-04: A Resolution Establishing Handicap Parking Miscellaneous Administrators Report Mayor/Council Comments Adjournment The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday January 27th, at 6:30pm

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