City of Lake City - Common Council - June 8 Regular Meeting

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Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
JUNE 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Mayor Brian Quinn, Robert Newsome, Cindy McGrath, Megan Kramer, Amy Alkire, Faye Brown, Russell Boe
Members Absent:    None
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Ambulance Director Sara Rybarczyk, Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, Planning & Community Development Director Kristi Gross, City Clerk Michelle Seydel
Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Review and adopt/amend agenda
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to adopt the agenda as presented. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Public Forum
None.
Consent Agenda
a. City Council meeting minutes May 11, 2026.
b. City Council Workshop meeting minutes May 11, 2026.
c. Business Health Services Master Agreement with Gundersen Health System.
d. Review and approve expense claims May 1, 2026- May 31, 2026.
e. Approve 2026 Fire Department officers.
f. Approve the hire of Aaron Haley and Riley Forbes as volunteer firefighters.
g. Approval of Drainage and Utility Easement and Memorandum of Understanding with SRM Services, LLC.
h. Adopt Resolution 26-016 to appoint election judges for the 2026 Primary and General Elections.
i. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Area Arts event August 15, 2026.
j. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Area Arts event September 18-19, 2026.
k. Approve sale of 2022 Ford F150 Police squad car.
l. Approval to sell existing docks at Hok-Si-La and Roschen Park.
m. Adopt Resolution 26-017 Confirming board and commission appointment –Rojean Becker, Planning Commission.
n. Approve request for the Lake City Lions Club to host a raffle event on August 29, 2026, at Hok-Si-La Park.
o. Approve Temporary Construction Easement with Pepin Pointe Homeowner’s Association, Inc.
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to approve the consent agenda as presented. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
New Business
Adopt Resolution 26-018 Authorizing the Competitive Bond Sale of $6,230,000 of 2026A General Obligation Street and Utility Bonds
Motion by  McGrath, second Boe to adopt Resolution 26-018 Providing for Competitive Negotiated Sale of $6,230,000 General Obligation Street Reconstruction and Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve City Hall Roof Budget Adjustment $70,000 from Building Maintenance Fund Reserves
Motion by Brown, second Kramer to approve $70,000 from Building Maintenance Fund Reserves for City Hall Roof Replacement. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve the 2026 Seasonal Hires for Parks, Hok-Si-La, Pool, and Marina departments
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to approve the 2026 Seasonal hires for Parks, Hok-Si-La, Pool, and Marina Departments. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Introduce and Waive the First Reading of Ord 652 Jewel Third Addition Amendment by Nate and Jill Schoen
Motion by Boe, second Alkire based on the findings of fact, introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 652 Approving the Jewel Third Addition Planned Unit Development Amendment as written. Five ayes, two nays, 5-2-0. Motion carried.
Approval of Task Order No. 27 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Roschen Lift Station Improvements Design and Bidding Services
Motion by Boe, second McGrath to approve Task Order No. 27 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Roschen Lift Station Improvements design and bidding services. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approval of Bolton & Menk Task Order No. 28 for WWTF UV Disinfection Project Design and Bidding Services
Motion by Alkire, second Kramer to approve Task Order No. 28 for WWTF UV Disinfection Project Design and Bidding Services. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve job description for Public Works Utility Director and posting of position
Motion by McGrath, second Boe to approve job description for Public Works Utility Director and posting of position. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve job description for part-time Building Custodian and posting of position
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to approve job description for part-time Building Custodian and posting of position. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve hiring of full-time EMT Judith Shingleton
Motion by McGrath, second Brown to approve the hiring of full-time EMT Judith Shingleton. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Lake City and Northern Star Opportunity Business LLC for the Northern Star Addition development
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to approve the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Lake City and Northern Star Opportunity Business LLC for the Northern Star  Addition development. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Task Order No. 26 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for 2026 Street Improvements Construction Services
Motion by Brown, second Kramer to approve Task Order No. 26 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for construction services related to the 2026 Street Improvements Project. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 651-Floodplain Management Regulations and Adopt Resolution 26-015 for Summary Publication
Motion by Alkire, second Newsome to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 651 to Repeal and Replace Chapter 151 of the Lake City Code for Floodplain Management Ordinance. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Kramer, second Boe to adopt Resolution 26-015 for Summary Publication of the Floodplain Ordinance. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Informational Reports
Summary of the City Administrator annual performance evaluation from May 11, 2026
Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes May 14, 2026
Personnel Committee meeting minutes May 26, 2026
Ambulance Commission Meeting Minutes May 18, 2026
Streets, Parks and Public Safety Minutes May 19, 2026
Utility Board meeting minutes May 20, 2026
Fire Department Meeting Minutes May 28, 2026
Future Meeting Dates
June 2026 Calendar
July 2026 Draft Calendar
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.

/s/ Brian Quinn, Mayor

ATTEST:
/s/ Michelle Seydel, City Clerk

Published in the Lake City Graphic
on July 23, 2026