City of Lake City - Common Council - April 13 Regular Meeting
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Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
APRIL 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Brian Quinn, Russell Boe, Robert Newsome, Cindy McGrath, Megan Kramer, Faye Brown, Amy Alkire.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, City Clerk Michelle Seydel, Planning & Community Development Director Kristi Gross.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Quinn with a quorum present.
Pledge of Allegiance/Call to Order/Introductions
Review and adopt/amend agenda
Motion by McGrath, second Kramer to adopt the meeting agenda as presented. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Public Forum None
Consent Agenda
a. Review City Council Meeting Minutes March 9, 2026
b. Review City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes March 9, 2026
c. Review and approve expense claims March 1, 2026- March 31, 2026
d. Accept City’s 2025 Audit and Financial Statements
e. Adopt Resolution 26-010 Confirming board and commission appointments –Amy Henderson & Marlie Young, Library Board
f. Adopt Resolution 26-013 correcting the listed term expirations for individuals on the Streets, Parks and Public Safety Commission
g. Adopt Resolution 26-011 Establishing Procedures Relating to Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code
h. Approval of Maintenance Agreement with Lake City Youth Softball & Baseball Association for McCahill Baseball Field
i. Approve the sale of Electric Department & Water/Sewer Department Utility Vehicles
j. Approval of Annual Farm Lease Agreement – Cemstone Property (17 Acres)
k. Adopt Resolution 26-014 accepting donations for the first quarter 2026
l. Approve request for the Lake City Fire Department Relief Association to host a raffle event on July 2-3, 2026 at the Lake City Fire Hall
m. Approve Lake City Yacht Club Lease Agreement
Motion by Newsome, second McGrath to approve the consent agenda. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
New Business
Conditional Use Permit CU26-001 by Tom Olsen
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to recommend approval of the conditional use permit requested by Tom Olsen for 1,380 square feet detached accessory building according to the plans dated February 13, 2026. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
2026 Street Improvements Project – Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids
Motion by McGrath, second Boe to approve the plans and specifications for the 2026 Street Improvements Project and authorize advertisement for bids. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Task Order 25 for Construction Services - Woodland Drive Watermain Extension Project
The City of Lake City is proceeding with construction of the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop project. Task Order No. 25 authorizes Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide construction-related services necessary to support the implementation of this improvement under the existing Master Agreement for Professional Services. This project will establish a looped watermain connection, improving system reliability, water quality, and redundancy within the distribution system. The scope of services included in this task order consists of: Construction contract administration, including coordination with the contractor, shop drawing review, change orders, and payment processing; Limited construction staking for watermain installation; Construction observation and quality assurance, including approximately 90 hours of full-time observation and additional punch list support; Coordination of material testing through American Engineering Testing (AET) Project closeout services, including record drawings and GIS integration. Construction is anticipated to begin in April or May 2026, with an estimated duration of approximately three weeks and substantial completion targeted for May 29, 2026. Approval of this task order will ensure appropriate engineering oversight, quality control, and coordination during construction of this water system improvement.
Estimated construction services fee: $37,500. Estimated reimbursable expenses (material testing): $4,500 Additional reimbursables: Permit fees (as applicable). These costs are consistent with the scale and short duration of the project and are included within the overall project budget.
Motion by Boe, second Newsome to approve Task Order No. 25 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for construction services associated with the Woodland Drive Watermain Loop project. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Task Order 24 for Construction Services - N Garden Street Reconstruction
The City of Lake City is advancing the North Garden Street Reconstruction project into the construction phase. Task Order No. 24 authorizes Bolton & Menk, Inc. to provide construction-related services in support of this project under the existing Master Agreement for Professional Services. This task order represents a continuation of the project’s existing scope and billing structure and focuses specifically on construction administration, observation, and project closeout services. The scope of services includes: Project communication efforts, including newsletters, public informational meetings, and weekly construction updates to staff; Construction contract administration, including coordination with the contractor, change orders, pay applications, and meeting facilitation; Construction staking for utility and surface improvements; Full-time and part-time construction observation, including a Resident Project Representative and support staff Material testing coordination through American Engineering Testing (AET) Project closeout services, including record drawings and GIS data integration. The project is scheduled to begin construction in April 2026, with substantial completion anticipated in October 2027. Approval of this task order is necessary to ensure proper oversight, quality assurance, and coordination throughout the construction phase of this significant infrastructure project.
Estimated construction services fee: $560,000. Estimated reimbursable expenses (construction material testing): $38,300. Additional reimbursables: Permit fees (as applicable). These costs are consistent with the project budget and reflect the anticipated full construction schedule extending through 2027.
Motion by Kramer, second Alkire to approve Task Order No. 24 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for construction services associated with the North Garden Street Reconstruction project. All ayes, 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Informational Reports
Ambulance Commission Minutes, March 16, 2026
Planning Commission Minutes, March 5, 2026
Planning Commission Workshop Minutes, March 5, 2026
Board of Adjustment Minutes, March 5, 2026
Heritage Preservation Commission Minutes, March 12, 2026
Fire Meeting Minutes, March 26, 2026.
Utility Board Minutes, March 18, 2026.
Streets, Parks & Public Safety Commission minutes, March 17, 2026.
Library Board Minutes January 26, 2026
Communications
Lake City Area Arts Annual Financial Report
Chamber of Commerce and Visit Lake City 2025 Annual Reports
Future Meeting Dates
April 2026 Calendar
May 2026 Draft Calendar
Motion by Brown, second Boe to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 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 May 21, 2026