City of Lake City - Common Council - February 12 Regular 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
Monday, February 12, 2024
6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Mark Nichols, Amy Alkire, Russell Boe, Faye Brown, Brian Quinn, Megan Kramer, Cindy McGrath
Members Absent:    None
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Clerk Kari Schreck, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Planning and Community Development Director Megan Smith, Public Works Director Scott Jensen
Mayor Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Review and adopt/amend the agenda
Motion Brown, second Alkire to adopt the agenda as amended.  All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Disclose conflicts relating to agenda items
None
Mayor and Councilmember minute
Public Forum
Lake City Area Arts Presentation
Police Department 2023 Annual report
Bonding Project Updates
Informational Reports:
Street, Parks, Public Safety Commission minutes January 16, 2024
Utility Board minutes January 17, 2024
Port Authority minutes January 18, 2024
Library board minutes January 22, 2024
Fire department minutes January 25, 2024
Board of Adjustment minutes January 25, 2024
Civil Service minutes January 29, 2024
Update on MnDot property located on South Oak Street
New Business
Direct staff to research local smoking bans on public property and return with a draft ordinance for review
Motion Nichols, second Alkire, to direct staff to research local smoking bans on public property and bring back a draft ordinance for Council review. Roll call vote: Boe nay, Brown nay, Alkire aye, Nichols aye, Kramer nay, McGrath nay, Quinn nay.  Motion fails 2-5-0.
Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 634 vacating drainage and utility easements in Grand Bluffs at The Jewel
Motion Brown, second McGrath to open the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried
No one from the public spoke.
Motion McGrath, second Kramer to close the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.  All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried
Motion Alkire, second Brown to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 634 vacating drainage and utility easements separating Lots 4 and 5 in Block 3 of Grand Bluffs at The Jewel.  All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 635, an ordinance amending Title 15, Articles 3 and 6 relating to grading permits, storm water management, site erosion, and sediment control
Motion Boe, second Brown to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 635, an ordinance amending Title 15, Articles 3 and 6 relating to grading permits, storm water management, site erosion, and sediment control. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 636, an ordinance amending Title V, Chapter 57 of the City Code by repealing Chapter 57 and replacing it with a new Chapter 57 regarding storm water, erosion, and sediment control
Motion Kramer, second Alkire to introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 636, an ordinance amending Title V, Chapter 57 of the City Code by repealing Chapter 57 and replacing it with a new Chapter 57 regarding storm water, erosion, and sediment control. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 24-009 accepting public developer improvements for Underwood Terrace
Motion McGrath, second Brown, to adopt Resolution 24-009 certifying proper completion of the public developer improvements and accepting the public developer improvements for Underwood Terrace. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Hire MNSPECT as the City’s Building Official
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to hire MNSPECT for administration of the Minnesota Building Code, pending contract review by the City attorney, effective April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.  All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Approve 2023 budget carryovers to 2024 budget
Motion Brown, second Alkire, to approve budget carryovers from the 2023 Budget to the 2024 budget.  All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried.
Approve naming new street segment at Underwood Terrace
Motion McGrath, second Brown to name new street segment off N. 10th St. between Underwood Terrace and the Public Safety Building as Quartz. Roll call vote: Quinn aye, McGrath aye, Kramer aye Nichols nay, Alkire nay, Brown aye, Boe nay.  Motion carried 4-3-0.  
Approve removal of Ohuta Park Cottonwood Tree
Motion McGrath, second Brown to approve removal of Ohuta Park Cottonwood tree. All ayes 7-0-0.  Motion carried
Approve 2024 Council work plan
Motion McGrath, second Kramer, to approve the 2024 Council work plan.  All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried
Approve out of state travel to the IIMC annual conference for City Clerk
Motion McGrath, second Boe to approve travel to the IIMC annual conference in Calgary May 18-May 24, 2024. All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
a. Review and approve Council workshop minutes January 8, 2024
b. Review and approve Council minutes January 8, 2024
c. Review and approve expense claims January 5, 2024, thru February 7, 2024
d. Adopt Resolution 24-005 confirming board and commission re-appointments
e. Adopt Resolution 24-006 appointing Election judges for the 2024 Election
f. Adopt Resolution 24-007 approving 2024 seasonal hires for Public Works, Pool and Marina
g. Adopt Resolution 24-008 supporting a regional park designation application in greater Minnesota for Hok Si la Park and approve updated Hok Si La Park master plan
h. Approve 2025 budget preparation calendar
i. Approve $9000 budget transfer from Building Maintenance fund- Public Safety building to Council
j. Approve out of state travel to IIMC annual conference for City Clerk
k. Approve loading zone sign changes on 200 block of S. Lakeshore Drive
l. Approve installation of No Parking signs at Underwood Terrace
m. Approve installation of Autistic Children in area signage on the 300 block of Doughty Street
n. Approve hire of part time Paramedics Jessica Hauschild and Joseph Kuzma
o. Approve 2024 Port Authority budget adjustment for housing study
Motion Brown, second Kramer to adopt the consent agenda as amended.  All ayes 7-0-0. Motion carried.
Future Meeting Dates:
Motion McGrath, second Quinn to adjourn at 8:05 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 April 4, 2024