Regular Council Meeting

New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14th, 2025 Members Present Staff Present Others Present Janda Ferguson Anthony Martens-City Administrator Robert Swenson Alex Buckmeier Matt Economy Shell Johnson – People Service Pam Gehring Larry Gehring Jason Casey Eric Hendrickson – Maintenance & Josh Warke Utility Supervisor Jody Wynnemer Cory Bienfang – Bolton & Menk Jason Moran – City Attorney Heather Christensen-Assistant City Clerk 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 asked that EDA Business Improvement Grant to be added to New Business agenda item #6. • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the agenda as amended. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Consent Agenda • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the consent agenda. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Comments • None Requests and Presentations 1) 2025 Street Improvement Project – Cory Bienfang, Bolton & Menk a) City Engineer Cory Bienfang shared information about the bid opening process, costs to be assessed and the order and preparation of the assessments for the 2025 Street Project. i) Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by to adopt Resolution 25-13: A Resolution Declaring Cost to Be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Project. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) b) City Engineer Cory Bienfang shared information about the assessment hearing for the 2025 Street Improvement Project i) Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Matt Economy to adopt resolution 25- 014: A Resolution Ordering the Assessment Hearing for the 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Project. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Public Hearings • None  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14th, 2025 Ordinances and Resolutions (see attached) 1. Ordinance 25-01: An Ordinance Amending Section 610 – Parking and Snow Removal – South Ash Avenue Parking Restrictions – 1st Reading o Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to set a public hearing for May 12th, 2025, at 7:05 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Reports 1. Ambulance Department • Ambulance report was presented by Ambulance Director Sundve. • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve an additional $200 reimbursement for Laura Beckmann’s educational expenses. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve $320 to cover the cost of new pager batteries. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the Ambulance Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. Fire Department • Fire Department report was presented by in writing by Chief Moen • Motion by Jason Casey and seconded by Matt Economy to approve $15,722 to Heiman Fire Equipment for turnout gear and supplies. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by Matt Economy to approve the Fire Department Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 No) 3. Police Department • Police Department report was presented by Chief Bruegger • Motion made by Jason Casey and seconded by Josh Warke to approve the Police Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 4. Care Center Report – Bob Johannsen, Care Center Administrator • Care Center report was presented by Bob Johannsen • Motion was made by Matt Economy and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Care Center Report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 5. People Service Report – Shell Johnson • People Service report was presented by Shell Johnson • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Matt Economy to approve $4,485.27 to General Repair Service for Diaphram Pump repair parts. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the People Service report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no)  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14th, 2025 Reports Continued…. 6. Maintenance & Utility Report – Eric Hendrickson, Maintenance & Utility Supervisor • Maintenance & Utility Report was presented by Eric Hendrickson, Maintenance and Utility Supervisor. • Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Josh Warke to approve Bargan’s to crack fill streets at a cost of approximately $12,500-$14,000 out of Capital Street Funding. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion by Matt Economy and seconded by Josh Warke to approve Pearson’s to seal coat streets at a cost of $28,650 out of Capital Street Funding. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Josh Warke to approve Ulland Brothers for Street Overlays at a cost of $26,650 out of Capital Street Funding. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) • Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the Maintenance Department report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Unfinished Business • None New Business 1. March 2025 Check Register a) Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Jason Casey to approve the March 2025 check register. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 2. March 2025 Financials a) Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer to approve the 2025 March financials. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) b) Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Jason Casey to approve ACH payments for normal monthly payments as presented by the City Administrator. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 3. Storm Sewer Fund Charing Clarification a) Administrator Martens provided clarification regarding the charging for the storm sewer fund. Council took no action. 4. Petition to Detach Parcel – Lynn & Lane Wacholz a) Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Matt Economy to refer the petition to detach Planning and Zoning on 4/17/2025 at 6:30 pm and to set a public hearing for May 12th, 2025, at 7:10 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 5. Petition to Separate Parcel – Gary Peterson – 358/352 Cypress Ave S a) Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Josh Warke to refer the petition to separate parcel to Planning and Zoning on 4/17/2025 at 6:30 pm and to set a public hearing for May 12th, 2025, at 7:15 pm. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 6. Approve EDA Business Improvement Grant a) Motion made by Jody Wynnemer and seconded by Matt Economy to approve the EDA Business Improvement Grant. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Miscellaneous • City Wide Garage Sales – Saturday April 26th, 2025 • Community Cleanup Day – Saturday May 10th, 2025  New Richland City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14th, 2025 Administrators Report • Administrator Martens provided a report in writing to the council on tasks completed since last meeting. • Motion made by Josh Warke and seconded by Matt Economy to approve the City Administrators report. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Mayor/Council Comments • None Closed Meeting Meeting was closed at 7:35 pm pursuant to MN Statute section 13D.05, subd. 3 (a) to evaluate the performance of the City Administrator. At 8:05 pm Mayor Ferguson reopened the City Council meeting. Motion made by Matt Economy and seconded by Josh Warke to provide a merit increase to the city administrator based on a successful performance review. Grade 8, Step 5, $44.92/HR, effective 4/17/25. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) Adjournment – Motion for adjournment made by Josh Warke and seconded by Jody Wynnemer. Carried (4 yes, 0 no) 8:06 p.m. Submitted by, Anthony Martens City Administrator