City of Lake City - Common Council - November 10 Regular Meeting
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Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
NOVEMBER 10, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL
COUNCILCHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Brian Quinn, Cindy McGrath, Megan Kramer, Amy Alkire, Robert Newsome, Faye Brown, Russell Boe
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Planning and Community Development Director Kristi Gross, City Clerk Michelle Seydel
Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions
Mayor Quinn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Recognitions, Proclamations
Mayor Quinn thanked the Veterans in our community.
Review and adopt/amend agenda
Motion Brown, second Alkire to adopt agenda. All ayes. 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Public Forum
Dave Asleson – 1501 North High Street
Discussed concerns about traffic on 61 two-lane highway on the north end of town. There are only 4 turn lanes, paired with the higher speeds Asleson stated his concerns about entering the highway and speeds of vehicles. Suggested a roundabout, stop lights, and/or lowering the speed limit.
Consent Agenda
a. Review Council minutes from October 13, 2025
b. Review Council Workshop minutes from October 13, 2025
c. Review Special Council Meeting minutes from October 27, 2025
d. Review expense claims October 1, 2025-October 31, 2025
e. Adopt Resolution 25-053 Confirming board and commission appointment – Sue Weist, Streets, Parks, & Public Safety Commission
f. Approve request for the United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties to host a bingo and raffle event January 3, 2026
g. Authorization to Remove Overgrown Vegetation along the north end shoreline adjacent to N. Lakeshore Drive
Motion McGrath, second Brown to approve the consent agenda. All ayes. 7-0-0. Motion carried.
New Business
Adopt Resolution 25-054 establishing fees and service charges for the City of Lake City for 2026
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to adopt Resolution 25-054 establishing fees and service charges for the City of Lake City for 2026. All ayes. 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Resolution 25-055 for a minor subdivision by Scott Jorgenson
Motion by Alkire, second Brown to approve Resolution 25-055 for a minor subdivision for Scott Jorgenson as described in the resolution. All ayes. 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve budget adjustment for classification appeals to 2025 pay study
Motion by Brown, second Alkire to Approve budget adjustment for classification appeals to 2025 pay study. All ayes. 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business
Approve Resolution 25-030 authorizing the return of The Wave structure to its original location
Motion by Boe, second Alkire to approve Resolution 25-030 authorizing the return of The Wave Structure to its original location with the resolution amended with Mayor Quinn’s clear conditions. 4 ayes, 3 nays. 4-3-0. Motion carried.
Informational Reports
Utility Board Meeting Minutes from October 15, 2025
Streets & Parks Public Safety Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2025
Fire Department Meeting Minutes from October 30, 2025
Future Meeting Dates
November 2025 Calendar
December 2025 Draft Calendar
Adjourn
Motion by McGrath, second Boe to adjourn at 6:50 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 December 18, 2025