City Council

APPROVED 08/07/2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 21, 2025 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025 BY MAYOR RIX. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, LaFore, Misteravich, Rix, Warn, Yelencich Absent: Schultz Others: City Manager Moore, City Clerk McCallister, Cable TV Coordinator Robbins, Police Chief Costello, RVFD Chief Reindel, RVFD Lt. Dobbelaer Visitors: Scott Bell (67808 Leelane Ct.), Hanna Fillhard (Valore Beauty Lounge), Anne Kinsler (68425 Oak St.) Motion Warn, seconded by Allen, to excuse Councilor Schultz from tonight’s meeting with early notice. All yeas Motion passes APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Warn seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2025 regular meeting as presented All yeas Motion passes Motion by Warn seconded by Allen, to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2025 quarterly meeting as presented All yeas Motion passes Motion by Warn seconded by Yelencich, to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2025 special meeting as presented All yeas Motion passes CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 1 of 7  APPROVED 08/07/2025 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Resident Anne Kinsler (68425 Oak St.) expressed concern with the increased traffic specifically on Oak Street and Main Street. Has a daughter with vision problems and has concerns on pedestrian safety. Mayor Rix discussed actions the City has taken such as the pedestrian bump outs, ADA ramps and radar signs. He directed the resident to work through the City Manager. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Motion by Warn, seconded by Allen, to adopt the agenda as presented All yeas Motion passes CONSENT AGENDA a) Adoption of Resolution 2025-6/Recognition of Retirement b) Receive and File Revenue and Expense Report June, 2025 c) Approval of Schedule of Bills dated July 21, 2025, in the amount of $28,317.05 Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented. All yeas Motion passes PUBLIC HEARING None. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Consideration of Special Request/67808 Leelane Ct./Dwarf Goats A petition from resident Scott Bell to keep two (2) dwarf Nigerian goats on the property located at 67808 Leelane court was received. The applicant states the animals are for emotional support. The applicant’s property is approximately 0.64 acres in size. On May 20, 2025, notices were mailed to the eight (8) surrounding properties informing them of the request and allowing for their comments. The City received five responses. CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 2 of 7  APPROVED 08/07/2025 There were three (3) properties that responded in favor of the request and two (2) properties that responded that they were against the request. We also received one phone call against the goats from a resident on Woodside not part of the mailing. Public Comment: Applicant Bell stated he is looking forward to hearing the decision of City Council. No other comments were received. Motion by LaFore, seconded by Warn, to deny the petition from Scott Bell to keep two (2) Nigerian Dwarf Goats on property located at 67808 Leelane Court as the request will be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of any of the inhabitants of the city, or will constitute a public nuisance. Discussion on motion: LaFore understands the position of the applicant however the goats were acquired prior to receiving approval therefore is in favor of the denial of the petition. There will be future modifications to the current livestock ordinance. Misteravich visited the property and could hear the “bleat” from the goats; he looked up the various reasons why goats bleat; the neighbors that are against the request are the ones that would be seeing and hearing the goats; while the goats may be emotional support for the owners, they may cause anxiety for the neighbors; the City has denied animal requests in neighborhoods with smaller lots like this. Misteravich is against the request. Rix reviewed the terms health, safety and welfare and it comes down to posing a significant and objective threat to the quality of life of the neighborhood. In this case the two (2) neighbors that will be affected the most continue to be against the goats. Rix supports the denial of the petition. Public Comment: Applicant Bell inquired of the appeal process as he feels the permit should be granted under the current livestock ordinance. Furthermore, Bell voiced his concern with Councilor Warn having a conflict of interest due to proximity of the property. Council Comments: Mayor Rix replied that Council has had thorough discussions on the matter and that the applicant acquired the goats prior to receiving approval by Council. Administration read a portion of the current Livestock ordinance (Chapter 14 Section 14- 59) in that it states: If it shall appear to the council, that it will not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 3 of 7  APPROVED 08/07/2025 The ordinance language puts the onus on the Council to determine what shall appear to be detrimental. Moore noted that the City Attorney was contacted prior to the Council meeting and had indicated it was not a conflict of interest for any Councilor member to vote on the petition. Councilor Warn indicated there are currently no structures in place as stated by the applicant and disagrees with the things mentioned by the applicant. Applicant Bell disagreed with Councilor Warn. Mayor Rix called for the vote. All yeas Motion passes 2. Consideration of Special Event Request/Neighbors on Circle Lane Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to approve the request from Susan Foster to conduct the Circle Lane neighborhood block party on Circle Lane on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (with an inclement weather date of Sunday, August 17th) from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and to allow the closure of Circle Lane from 69874 Circle Lane to the west entrance from Ridge Street. All yeas Motion passes 3. Consideration of Special Event Request/Valore Beauty Lounge/MFV Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to approve the Special Event Request from Valore Beauty Lounge to have a Mobile Food Vendor “The Rolling Cactus” at their One (1) year Anniversary/Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, August 15th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. All yeas Motion passes 4. Consideration of Adopting Richmond Area Good Old Days Festival Resolutions Motion by Allen, seconded by Yelencich, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-7, which directs the City Clerk to submit an application, on behalf of the Good Old Days Festival Committee, to MDOT, for permission to close M-19, to conduct the Grand Parade and Children’s Parade in conjunction with the 61st annual Good Old Days Festival. All yeas Motion passes CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 4 of 7  APPROVED 08/07/2025 Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-8, which directs the City Clerk to submit an application, on behalf of the Good Old Days Festival Committee, to MDOT, for permission to close M-19 to conduct the Outhouse Race on Friday, September 5th, 2025, in conjunction with the 61st annual Good Old Days Festival. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-9, which approves the request to conduct the Fireworks Display on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in conjunction with the 61st annual Good Old Days Festival. All yeas Motion passes Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-10, which approves the request from the Good Old Days Festival Committee to hang the banners, close certain streets and the City parking lots in conjunction with the 61st annual Good Old Days Festival. All yeas Motion passes 5. Consideration of Purchase/RVFD Rescue 1 (One) Motion by LaFore, seconded by Misteravich, to authorize the Purchase Agreement LaFontaine CDJR-Lansing in the amount of $53,358 for the Rescue-1 cab and chassis with the expense charged to the appropriate line item, Fire Fund, Equipment Acquisition (206-336-977.000). All yeas Motion passes Motion by Yelencich, seconded by Misteravich, to waive purchasing ordinance requirements due to Section 64-53(d) and to authorize the quote from Alum-Line, Inc for $48,985 for the Rescue-1 aluminum service body with the expense charged to the appropriate line item, Fire Fund, Equipment Acquisition (206-336-977.000). A roll call vote was taken: Six yeas: (Misteravich, Yelencich, Rix, Allen, Warn, LaFore.) One Absent (Schultz) Motion passes Comment on motion: RVFD Chief Reindel thanked Council for their continued support. CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 5 of 7  APPROVED 08/07/2025 6. Consideration of Purchase/Richmond PD/Tasers Motion by Allen, seconded by Warn, to waive purchasing ordinance requirements due to sole source provider under Section 64-53 and authorize the purchase of six (6) TASER systems from Axon in the amount of $13,275.00 over a 60-month period with expense charged to the appropriate line-item, Police Department Equipment Acquisition. A roll call vote was taken: Six yeas: (Warn, Rix, Yelencich, Misteravich, LaFore, Allen) One Absent (Schultz) Motion passes 7. Consideration of Amendment to Cable Commission By-Laws/Rules of Order Motion by Warn, seconded by Yelencich, to approve the amendments to the Cable Commission By-Laws and Rules of Procedure. All yeas Motion passes 8. Consideration of Board Resignation/Lois Wagner Memorial Library Moved by Warn, seconded by Allen, to accept the resignation letter from Linda Maksymiuk from the Library Board. Comment on motion: Mayor Rix thanks Maksymiuk for her years of service on the Board and wished her well. All yeas Motion passes MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Moore encouraged individuals to visit the city’s webpage and Facebook to see all the current events happening in the City. CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 6 of 7  APPROVED 08/07/2025 COUNCIL COMMENTS Rix - Upcoming Special Events: 7/25 Senior Pool Party (55yrs and older) from 10:30am-1pm, $10 7/26 Community Garage Sale from 8:30am-1pm at Beebe Park 7/27 Pancake Fundraiser (10am-1pm) at the Aud 7/27 Gears and Beers Car Show (12pm-3pm) behind Commercial House in the Municipal Parking Lot. 7/28-7/31 Summer Youth Football Camp (6pm-8pm). Call 727-3064 for info. 7/29 Last day of Hometown Heroes Shoe Drive 8/2 Hometown Heroes Shoe Distribution at the Aud Calendar events: 7/23 TIFA Meeting at 7pm 8/4 City Council Meeting at 6pm CLOSED SESSION None ADJOURNMENT Motion by Misteravich seconded by Allen, to adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 7:04p.m. All yeas Motion passes Respectfully submitted: Heather McCallister City Clerk CCM: 07/21/2025 Page 7 of 7