City of Lake City - Common Council - March 9 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
MARCH 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Robert Newsome, Brian Quinn, Russell Boe, Cindy McGrath, Amy Alkire, Megan Kramer
Members Absent:    Faye Brown
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, Port Authority Executive Director Doug Grout, Planning & Community Development Director Kristi Gross, Streets & Parks Superintendent Bruce Wallerich, Ambulance Director Sara Rybarczyk, City Clerk Michelle Seydel.
Mayor Quinn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions
Review and adopt/amend agenda
Motion by Alkire, second Kramer to adopt the agenda as presented. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Public Forum
Billie Hunt, 219 West Marion St., Lake City. Shared concerns over sidewalk conditions in the City.
Consent Agenda
a. Review City Council Meeting Minutes February 9, 2026.
b. Review City Council Special Meeting minutes, February 25, 2026.
c. Review and approve expense claims February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026.
d. Approve request for Consumption & Display permit for the Lake City Yacht Club.
e. Approve Out-of-State Travel for Finance Software Training.
f. Approve request for the American Legion Post 110 to host a raffle May 18, 2026.
g. Adopt Resolution 26-006 Confirming board and commission appointment – Laurie Weyant, Ambulance Commission.
h. Approve the hire of Nick Dudley as the 2026 O’Neil Pool Manager.
i. Approve hiring of part time EMTs Shane Plummer and Madeleine Mahn.
Motion by Alkire, second Kramer to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Communication Updates
2027 Open Book Appeal Wabasha County Dates
Informational Reports
Personnel Committee meeting minutes, January 28, 2026.
Utility Board Meeting minutes, January 21, 2026.
Fire Department Meeting Minutes January 30, 2026.
Fire Department Meeting Minutes February 26, 2026.
Lake City Police Department 2025 Annual Report.
Future Meeting Dates
March 2026 Calendar.
April 2026 Draft Calendar.
New Business
Approve the revised Delinquent Utility Disconnection Policy as presented
Motion by McGrath, second Boe to approve the revised Delinquent Utility Disconnection Policy as presented. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Retention Pond Expansion Project – Pond 301 (Coral Drive / Hillwood Drive Area)
Motion by Alkire, second Newsome to approve the Retention Pond Expansion Project, with the City’s total contribution not to exceed $50,000.00; and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Stormwater Reserve Fund. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement – Lake City / Bellechester Lead Service Line Replacement
Motion by McGrath, second Kramer to approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Lake City and the City of Bellechester for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project, with authorization for staff to make modifications as necessary to address comments from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Underwood Park - DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
Motion by Boe, second McGrath to approve the DNR Outdoor Recreational Grant application and resolution for Underwood Park ice rinks project. 5 ayes, 1 opposed, 5-0-1. Motion carried.
Downtown Lake City Rental Rehabilitation Program - Pilot Program
Motion by Boe, second Alkire to approve the Wabasha Housing Trust Fund funding grant agreement with SEMMCHRA. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Extension for recording Northern Star Plat by Michael Onstad
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to approve Revised Resolution 25-034 for a five-month extension for recording the Northern Star Plat by Michael Onstad with updated conditions. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Budget Adjustment for Planning & Community Development
Motion by McGrath, second Alkire to adjust the Planning & Community Development budget to increase a revenue account for the FEMA grant, increase a revenue account for the matching funds, and increase an expense account for the expenditures as described in grant documents. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve 2026 - 2028 IUOE labor agreement
Motion by Boe, second Kramer to approve the 2026 – 2028 IUOE labor agreement. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Consideration of allegations or charges against Robert Benson, an individual subject to the City Council’s authority – this portion of the meeting will be opened to the public as requested by the individual who is the subject of the meeting
Motion by Alkire, second Boe to adopt Resolution 26-009 terminating the employment of Robert Benson as Paramedic for the Ambulance Service. Roll call vote: Boe aye, Alkire aye, Quinn aye, Kramer aye, McGrath aye, Newsome aye. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.

/s/ Brian Quinn, Mayor

ATTEST:
/s/ Michelle Seydel, City Clerk

Published in the Lake City Graphic
on April 23, 2026