City of Lake City - Common Council - August 11 Regular Meeting
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Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
AUGUST 11, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Brian Quinn, Cindy McGrath, Russell Boe, Megan Kramer, Amy Alkire, Robert Newsome
Members Absent: Faye Brown
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Interim Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Planning and Community Development Director Kristi Gross
Mayor Quinn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Review adopt/ amend agenda
Consent Item (o.) was removed from the agenda
Motion Alkire, second Kramer to approve the agenda as amended. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Disclose conflicts relating to agenda items:
None
Public Forum:
None present to speak. Councilmember McGrath expressed her gratitude at the pool remaining open through August 29th.
Consent Agenda
a. Review Council minutes from July 14, 2025.
b. Review Council Workshop minutes from July 14, 2025.
c. Review expense claims July 2, 2025-July 31, 2025.
d. Approve Temporary Access Easement Agreement – Prairie Island Indian Community.
e. Approve a liquor license upgrade to full On-Sale Liquor for Off the Rails Bistro LLC located at 800 W Lyon Ave, Suite 2.
f. Approve new 2025 Tobacco License for GN Stores LLC dba US Gas.
g. Approve new 2025 3.2% Off Sale liquor license for GN Stores LLC dba US Gas.
h. Approve request for the Lake City Lions Club to host a raffle event on October 9, 2025 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.
i. Approve request for the Rotary Club of Lake City Foundation to host a raffle October 17, 2025.
j. Approve request for the Lake City Education Foundation to host a raffle on November 15, 2025.
k. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Area Arts event October 25, 2025.
l. Approve Resolution 25-037 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments for Block 15 Alley
m. Approve Resolution 25-038 Hearing on Proposed Assessments for Block 15.
n. Approve hiring of Volunteer EMT Madeleine Mahn.o. Approve MnDOT Agreement No. 1060158 – 2026–2027 Biennial Routine Maintenance Agreement for Trunk Highways 61 & 63.
p. Adopt Resolution 25-036 approving Joint Powers Agreement for the Minnesota Internet Crimes against Children Task Force.
q. Approve Sale of Police Department 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Motion Alkire, second McGrath to approve the consent agenda as amended. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
New Business:
Approve Resolution 25-034 for Preliminary and Final Plat Northern Star Addition by Mike Onstad
Motion McGrath, second Boe, to approve Resolution 25-034 for the preliminary and final plat for Northern Star Addition #25-02 by Michael Onstad on parcel 22.00164.03 described as that part of Government Lot 1, Section 10 T111N R12W, Wabasha County with 6 conditions based on the findings within the revised staff report dated July 8, 2025. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Award Contract – Bremer Reservoir Valve Installation
Motion McGrath, second award the Bremer Reservoir Valve Installation contract to Glander Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $23,370.00 and authorize staff to execute the necessary contract documents. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approval of Material Purchases – N Garden Street Electric Conversion Project
Motion McGrath, second Kramer, to approve the purchase of electric distribution materials for the N Garden Street Electric Conversion Project in the total amount of $67,641.70, and to authorize City staff to issue purchase orders to the recommended vendors. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Award Construction Contract to Castrejon, Inc. for the N Garden Street Electric Distribution Project
Motion Boe, second Newsome, to award Construction Contract to Castrejon, Inc. for the N. Garden Street Electric Distribution Project in the amount of $136,653.50. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Hire of Michelle Seydel as Human Resources Generalist/City Clerk
Motion McGrath, second Kramer, to approve the hire of Michelle Seydel as Human Resources Generalist/City Clerk. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Mitchell Rigelman’s appointment as Public Works Director
Motion McGrath, second Kramer, to approve Mitchell Rigelman’s appointment as Public Works Director. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
Waive second reading, Adopt Annexation Ordinance 646 and Approve Resolution 25-035 Summary Publication
Motion McGrath, second Newsome, to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance 646 to annex 1.03 acres into the city of Lake City based on the findings contained herein. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion McGrath, second Alkire, to approve Resolution 25-035 Summary Publication. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance 647 Approving Zoning District Change to PUD
Motion Boe, second Alkire, to waive the first reading and initiate Ordinance 647 to approve the zoning district change to Planned Unit Development for Michael Onstad for the property described in the ordinance. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Informational Reports:
Fire Relief minutes February 20, 2025
Fire Relief minutes June 26, 2025
Streets, Parks, Public Safety Board Commission July 15, 2025, Minutes
Ambulance Commission Minutes July 21, 2025
Utility Board Minutes from July 16, 2025.
Board of Adjustments - Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - July 8, 2025
Port Authority July 2025 Minutes
Future meeting dates:
August 2025 Calendar
September 2025 Draft Calendar
Motion McGrath, second Newsome, to adjourn at 6:35p.m. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
/s/ Brian Quinn, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Robert Keehn,
Deputy City Clerk
Published in the Lake City Graphic
on October 2, 2025