City of Lake City - Common Council - May 11 Regular Meeting
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Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
MAY 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mayor Brian Quinn, Amy Alkire, Faye Brown, Russell Boe, Robert Newsome, Cindy McGrath.
Members Absent: Megan Kramer.
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Port Authority Executive Director Doug Grout, Planning & Community Development Director Kristi Gross, Public Works Director Mitch Rigelman, 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
Recognitions, Proclamations
Arbor Day Proclamation
Employee Recognition
Corey Meincke 10 years of service.
Josh Meyer 10 years of service.
Review and adopt/amend agenda
Motion by Boe, second Alkire to adopt the agenda as presented. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Public Forum
Bruce Carlstrom, 2528 Clubhouse Drive, Lake City, Minnesota, 55041. Spoke in favor of the Council accepting the donation from Forward Bank and the Greater Lake City Community Foundation to cover the cost of swim lessons levels 1-3.
Consent Agenda
a. City Council meeting minutes, April 13, 2026.
b. City Council Workshop meeting minutes, April 13, 2026.
c. Review and approve expense claims April 1, 2026- April 30, 2026.
d. Approve Hok-Si-La Equipment Rental Agreement with Lake City Boat Club & Rentals, LLC.
e. Approve renewals of 2026 liquor licenses.
f. Mobile Food Unit Policy & Registration.
g. Approve NEW 2026 On-sale, and Sunday liquor licenses for Wild Wings Plaza LLC.
h. Approve 1-4 Day Temporary On-sale Liquor License for Lake City Fire Relief Association Fireman’s Dance July 2-3, 2026.
Motion by Brown, second Newsome to approve the consent agenda as amended. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
New Business
Approve Contract Award for 2026 Street Improvements Project
Motion by Brown, second McGrath, to approve the award of the construction contract for the 2026 Street Improvements Project to Monarch Paving Company in the amount of $791,436.70. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Accept donation from Forward Bank and the Greater Lake City Community Foundation to cover the cost of swim lessons levels 1 - 3.
Motion by McGrath, second Boe, to accept donation from Forward Bank and the Greater Lake City Community Foundation to cover the cost of swim lessons levels 1 - 3. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Approve Task Order No. 3 with DGR Engineering for Phase 1 Electric System Improvements
Motion by Boe, second Brown, to approve Task Order No. 3 with DGR Engineering for Phase 1 Electric System Improvements. All ayes. 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Loan request - Downtown Housing Improvement Program
Motion by Boe, second McGrath, to approve a Downtown Housing Improvement Program loan, not to exceed $19,500 to Eagle Place Properties for two apartments (104 1/2 and 106 1/2) at 106 E. Lyon. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Facade Improvement Program Guidelines change
Motion by McGrath, second Alkire, to allow eligibility of the Facade Improvement Program loan to all Lake City business zoning districts. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Introduce and Waive the First Reading Ordinance 651-Floodplain Management Regulations
Motion by McGrath, second Boe to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 651 to Repeal and Replace Chapter 151 of the Lake City Code for Floodplain Management Ordinance. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Informational Reports
Marina Board minutes April 14, 2026.
Planning Commission workshop meeting minutes, April 2, 2026.
Streets, Parks & Public Safety Commission minutes, April 21, 2026.
Fire Department meeting minutes, April 30, 2026.
Heritage Preservation Commission meeting minutes, April 9, 2026.
Planning Commission special meeting minutes April 30, 2026.
Future Meeting Dates
May 2026 Calendar
June 2026 Draft Calendar
Closed Session
Closed Session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) to evaluate the Performance of the City Administrator Rob Keehn.
Motion by Boe, second McGrath to close the meeting at 6:45 p.m. pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(a) to evaluate the Performance of the City Administrator Rob Keehn. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion by McGrath, second Brown to open the closed meeting at 7:26 p.m. All ayes, 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion by McGrath, second Newsome to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. All ayes, 6-0-0.
/s/ Brian Quinn, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Michelle Seydel, City Clerk
Published in the Lake City Graphic
on June 18, 2026