City of Lake City - City Council Regular Meeting - October 14

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Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
OCTOBER 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Mark Nichols, Amy Alkire, Russell Boe, Brian Quinn, Megan Kramer, Cindy McGrath, Faye Brown
Members Absent:    None
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Clerk Kari Schreck, Finance Director Jerome Illg, City Attorney Jana Sullivan
Mayor Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Review adopt/ amend agenda
Motion Kramer second McGrath to adopt the agenda as amended.  All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Disclose conflicts relating to agenda items
Brown will recuse from item new business item 4 (d) approve request for the VFW Auxiliary to host four bingo events in 2025 as she is an officer in the VFW Auxiliary.
Mayor and Council member minute
Public Forum
Informational Reports:
Fire department minutes August 29, 2024
Personnel Committee minutes September 9, 2024
Street/Park/Public Safety Commission minutes September 17, 2024
New Business:
Approve issuance of an administrative citation for the Lakeshore Smoke Shop in the amount of $1000
Motion McGrath, second Boe to approve issuance of an administrative citation for the Lakeshore Smoke Shop in the amount of $1000. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Motion Quinn, second McGrath to direct staff to prepare information for the November council meeting regarding the suspension and the non-renewal process for the Lake City Smoke Shop. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 24-032 summary publication of Ordinance 639 Short Term Rentals
Motion Alkire, second Brown to adopt Resolution 24-032 authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 639 Short term rentals. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Approve new community garden location
Motion Kramer, second Quinn, to approve the relocation of the community garden to the vacant land between the 10th Street well-house and the City ice rink. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Approve request for the VFW Auxiliary to host four bingo events in 2025
Motion McGrath, second Brown to approve the request for the VFW Auxiliary to host bingo events on January 4, 2025, January 19, 2025, February 16, 2025, and March 1, 2025. The bingo events will be held at VFW 8729, located at 115 N Franklin Street. All ayes 6-0-1 (Brown abstains as she is an officer). Motion carried.
Award contract for Ohuta Wall Retaining Wall project
Motion Brown, second Nichols to award contract for Ohuta Wall Retaining Wall project to ICON Constructors LLC for $1,189,629 (Base Bid plus Alternate B) and direct staff to explore wall facing options.
Consent Agenda:
a. Review and approve Council minutes September 9, 2024.
b. Review and approve expense claims September 5-October 8, 2024.
c. Adopt Resolution 24-028 confirming board and commission appointment Jack Rol to the Planning Commission. And Joshua Tripp to the Heritage Preservation Commission.
d. Adopt Resolution 24-031 accepting donations for the 3rd Quarter 2024.
e. Approve League of MN Cities Liability Coverage Waiver form
f. Approve 2024 municipal contribution to Lake City Fire Relief Association
g. Approve request for the Lake City Education Foundation to host a raffle on November 16, 2024
h. Approve request for the Wabasha County Pheasants Forever #41 to host a raffle event on April 5, 2025 at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club.
i.  Approve sale of Public Works equipment
j. Approve Fire Department grant budget adjustment
k. Approve Emerald Ash Borer Tree grant certification for restricted property.
l. Approve Marina 2024 seasonal hires
m. Approve out of state travel for Library Director Rol
n. Approve a utility cost sharing agreement for Block 15 ( item moved to new business)
o. Approve cleaning contract for Public Works with Bonnie Buck.
Motion McGrath, second Brown to approve the consent agenda as amended.  All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.  
Future meeting dates:
October 2024 calendar
November 2024 calendar
Motion Alkire, second Boe to adjourn at 7:37 p.m.  All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.

/s/ Mark Nichols, Mayor

ATTEST:
/s/ Kari Schreck, City Clerk

Published in the Lake City Graphic
on January 2, 2025