City of Lake City - Common Council - Oct. 13 Regular Meeting
Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
October 13, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL
COUNCILCHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Brian Quinn, Cindy McGrath, Megan Kramer, Amy Alkire, Faye Brown, Russell Boe
Members Absent: Robert Newsome
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Attorney Joe Sathe, Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, City Clerk Michelle Seydel, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Planning and Community Development Director Kristi Gross
Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions
Mayor Quinn called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. with a quorum present.
Review and adopt/amend agenda
Motion Alkire, Second Boe to adopt the agenda. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Public Forum
Katie Himanga – 1114 Valleyview Road – President of Lake City Historical Society. Formally requesting a resolution for the location of the Wave sculpture be at Ohuta and be brought to council for decision in November.
Art Orth – 504 South High Street – Board Member of the Lake City Arts Center. Shared history on the Wave sculpture and the importance it brings to the history of Lake City.
Dave Asleson - 1501 North High Street. Discussed neighbor’s yard overgrowth and requested the city’s assistance.
Connie Settle – 1408 North Oak Street. Shared that neighbor has over abundance of trees that are affecting her property negatively. Requested the city’s assistance.
Consent Agenda
a. Review Council minutes from September 8, 2025
b. Review Council Workshop minutes from September 8, 2025
c. Review expense claims September 1, 2025-September 30, 2025
d. Approve request for the American Legion Auxiliary to host four bingo events in 2026.
e. Adopt Resolution 25-050 Confirming board and commission appointment – Margie Solheid,
f. Ambulance Commission
g. Approve budget transfer of $10,500 from Police State Aid to Capital Outlay for Administration Vehicle
h. Approve $10,000 2025 Fire Budget Adjustment
i. Approval of MnDOT Snow and Ice Removal Maintenance Agreement No. 1060158
j. Adopt Resolution 25-048 accepting donations for the third quarter of 2025
k. Approve 2025 $115,777.42 state aid and municipal contribution to Lake City Fire Relief Association
l. Hok-Si-La Park 2025 Budget Adjustment
m. Sewer Department 2025 Budget Adjustment – Lift Station Repairs and Operational Expenses
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to approve the consent agenda. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
New Business
Adopt Resolution denying an amendment to the Final Development Plan of Golf Cottages #25.01 by Mark Fulton and Brian and Tracie Henkel
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to recommend denial of PUD 25.01 by Mr. Fulton and Mr. and Mrs. Henkel to divide Lot 2 Block 3 in the Golf Cottages at the Jewel into two lots to combine with adjacent properties. 3 ayes, 3 opposed. 3-3-0. Motion failed.
Motion by McGrath, second Quinn to approve a 60-day extension for the resolution of the Final Development Plan of Golf Cottages #25.01 to return back to the Planning Commission for approval or denial. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 25-049 approving Conditional Use Permit #25-04 by Andy Cummings
Motion by Brown, second by Boe to adopt Resolution 25-049 approving the conditional use permit requested by Andy Cummings a secondary dwelling on property described as Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 10 with six (6) conditions. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Hire of Full-Time Streets & Parks Maintenance Worker – Hok-Si-La
Motion by Brown, second by Alkire to approve the hire of Bailey Herber as Full-Time Streets & Parks Maintenance Worker – Hok-Si-La. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Transfer of $20,000 Committed Tree Funds to Streets Tree Expenses
Motion by Boe, second Kramer to approve the transfer of Committed Tree Funds to Streets Tree Fund Budget Line. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Award Contract for the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Project
Motion by McGrath, second Brown to Award the Contract for the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop Project to Glander Excavating of Lake City, MN in the amount of $159,275.99. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Task Order No. 20 – Amendment No. 1: Bremer Reservoir Valve Installation
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to Approve Task Order No. 20, Amendment No. 1 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for the Bremer Reservoir Valve Installation Project in the amount of $3,000. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Electric Department Budget Adjustment – 2025 Reserve Request
Motion by Brown, second Kramer to Approve a 2025 Electric Department Budget Adjustment authorizing the use of $197,250 from Electric Department reserves to cover increased operational expenses and unbudgeted North Garden Street electric distribution project. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Water Department 2025 Budget Adjustment – Capital Projects and Operational Needs
Motion by Brown, second Kramer to Approve a Water Department Budget Adjustment authorizing the use of $85,000 from the Water Reserve Fund to offset costs associated with underbudgeted capital projects and identified operational needs. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
2025 Stormwater Budget Adjustment –1901 S. Oak Street Pipe Relocation
Motion by Brown, second McGrath to Approve Stormwater Budget Adjustment authorizing the use of $17,500 from the Stormwater Reserve Fund to cover costs associated with the South Oak Street pipe relocation project. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
State Bonding Project Budget Adjustment – Transfer from Ohuta to Hok-Si-La
Motion by McGrath, second Kramer to Approve a State Bonding Project Budget Adjustment authorizing the transfer of $312,492 from the Ohuta Wall Improvement project budget to the Hok-Si-La Park Sanitary Sewer project budget. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Revolving Loan Fund/Facade Improvement Program request for Pumpkinberry Stitches
Motion by Boe, second McGrath to Approve the Revolving Loan Fund/Façade Improvement Program for Pumpkinberry Stitches. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
State Bond-Financed Property Declaration - Ohuta Park Retaining Wall Project
Motion by McGrath, second Boe to Approve the State Bond-Financed Property Declaration for Ohuta Retaining Wall Project. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
Waive Second Reading and adopt Ordinance 648 Authorizing the sale of 1251 Mounds Court and adopt Resolution 25-051 for Summary Publication
Motion by McGrath, Second Brown to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance 648 Authorizing the conveyance of real property to Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Kramer, second Brown to adopt Resolution 25-051 for Summary Publication of Ordinance 648. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve and implement the new 2025 pay scale and position grade classifications.
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to approve and implement the proposed 2025 pay scale and position grade classifications as stated. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Informational Reports
Ambulance Commission Minutes September 15, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 4, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 2, 2025
Fire Department minutes August 28, 2025
Fire Department Minutes September 25, 2025
Future Meeting Dates
October 2025 Calendar
November 2025 Draft Calendar
Adjourn
Motion by Alkire, second Brown to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
/s/ Brian Quinn, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Michelle Seydel, City Clerk
Published in the Lake City Graphic
on November 20, 2025