Lake City City Council - April 17 Regulary Meeting
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE MINUTES FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETINGS. COPIES OF THE FULL TEXT ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL OR CAN BE ACCESSED ON THE INTERNET AT www.ci.lake-city.mn.us.
Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, APRIL 17, 2023
6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mark Nichols, Cindy McGrath, Amy Alkire, Faye Brown, Russell Boe, Brian Quinn, Megan Kramer
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Clerk Kari Schreck, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Public Works Director Scott Jensen, Finance Director Jerome Illg
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nichols called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Review and adopt/amend the agenda.
Nichols requested to add Lake Pepin river flooding update and US Waterski Hall of Fame recap
Motion McGrath, second Kramer to adopt the agenda as amended. All ayes 7-0-0.
Public Forum
Moe Wazwas owner of the Lake City Smoke Shop addressed council requesting that the current moratorium on cannabis products be lifted.
Communication updates:
2024 budget materials
Update on MN Dot property by Sportsman’s Club
Informational reports
Civil Service Commission minutes March 6, 2023
Planning Commission minutes March 7, 2023
Utility Board minutes March 9, 2023
Marina Board minutes March 14, 2023
Port Authority board minutes March 16, 2023
Personnel Committee minutes March 22, 2023
Ambulance Commission minutes March 27, 2023
Environmental Commission minutes March 29, 2023
Fire department minutes March 30, 2023
Ambulance Department 2023 work plan
Visit Lake City tourism report
New Business:
Approve hire of Carson Matzke as 2023 O’Neil Pool Manager
Motion McGrath, second Boe to approve hire of Carson Matzke as 2023 O’Neil Pool manager effective May 22, 2023. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve memorial donation of plaques and lighting for Samuelson statue
Motion Nichols, second Boe, to approve memorial donations of plaques subject to city staff approval prior to placement, for the Ralph Samuelson statue located in Ohuta Park; lighting is subject to city staff approval prior to placement if determined necessary. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 23-019 Proclaiming No Mow May in the City of Lake City
Motion Kramer, second Quinn to adopt Resolution 23-019 proclaiming No Mow May in the City of Lake City. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Review and approve Council workshop minutes March 13, 2023
Review and approve Council minutes March 13, 2023
Review and approve Council retreat minutes March 27, 2023
Review and approve expense claims March 8- April 11, 2023
Approve request for the Lake City Fire Department Relief Association to host a raffle event on July 1, 2023 at the Lake City Fire hall.
Approve 1-4 day temporary On-sale liquor license for the Lake City Fire Department Relief Association event June 30- July 2, 2023.
Approve 1-4 day temporary On-sale liquor license for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce Tour de Pepin event June 3, 2023.
Approve 2024 budget preparation calendar
Adopt Resolution 23-014 accepting donations for the first quarter of 2023
Adopt Resolution 23-015 P.E.R.A declaration for Allan Pfeilsticker
Adopt Resolution 23-016 P.E.R.A declaration for Michael Pfeilsticker
Adopt Resolution 23-017 P.E.R.A declaration for Justin Wallerich
Adopt Resolution 23-018 approving a conditional use permit for three cabins at Hok Si La Park
Adopt Resolution 23-020 approving a minor subdivision for 119 South Washington St
Approve sale of Public Works Parks division utility trailers
Approve Hok Si La Park Janitorial/Custodial lead job description.
Approve hire of seasonal staff for O’Neil Pool
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to approve the consent agenda as presented. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Future meeting dates
May calendar
June draft calendar
Motion Alkire, second McGrath to go into Closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) to evaluate the performance of the City Administrator Rob Keehn. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion McGrath, second Brown to open the meeting at 8:15 p.m. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion McGrath, second Boe to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
/s/ Mark Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Kari Schreck, City Clerk
Published in the Lake City Graphic
on June 15, 2023