Lake City Common Council December 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, DECEMBER 12, 2022
6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mark Nichols, Cindy McGrath, Amy Alkire, Faye Brown, Russell Boe, Brian Quinn, Megan Kramer
Members Absent: None
Pledge of Allegiance
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Clerk Kari Schreck, City Attorney Joe Sathe, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Public Works Director Scott Jensen, Planning & Community Development Director Megan Smith
Mayor Nichols called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Employee recognitions - years of service
Mike Becklund, Police department, 10 years;
Matt Klees, Police department, 20 years;
Tom Kuchinka, Electric department, 10 years, retired 2022.
Review & adopt/amend agenda
Motion Brown, second Alkire to adopt the agenda as presented. All ayes 7-0-0.
Disclose Conflicts
None
Mayor & Councilmember minute
Public Forum
Public meeting to discuss 2023 Budget and Property tax levy
Motion Boe, second Brown to open Truth and Taxation public hearing at 6:41 p.m. All ayes 7-0-0.
Receive comments and questions.
No one from the public spoke
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to close Truth and Taxation public hearing at 6:42 p.m. All ayes 7-0-0.
Communication update:
Ohuta Breakwater update
Informational reports
Heritage Preservation minutes November 9, 2022
Port Authority minutes November 15, 2022
Utility board minutes November 16, 2022
Fire Department minutes November 17, 2022
Civil Service Commission minutes November 21, 2022
Ambulance Commission minutes November 21, 2022
Street Park Commission minutes November 22, 2022
Revolving Loan Committee minutes December 1, 2022
New Business:
Adopt Resolution 22-063 Certifying 2022 Levy for Payable 2023
Motion Brown, second Boe to adopt Resolution 22-063 certifying the 2022 Property Tax Levy for Payable in 2023. All ayes 7-0-0.
Adopt Resolution 22-064 Approving City’s 2023 budgets by category
Motion McGrath, second Brown to adopt Resolution 22-064 approving the City’s 2023 budgets by category. All ayes 7-0-0.
Adopt Resolution 22-059 establishing fees and service charges for 2023
Motion Boe, second Brown to adopt Resolution 22-059 establishing fees and service charges for 2023. All ayes 7-0-0.
Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 622 amending Title XI, Ch. 110, related to use of lodging tax proceeds
Motion McGrath, second Alkire, to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 622 amending Title XI, Ch. 110, related to use of lodging tax proceeds. All ayes 7-0-0.
Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 623 combining Public Safety Board/Streets & Parks Commission
Motion McGrath, second Kramer, to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance 623 amending Title III, Chapter 30, related to combining the Streets and Parks Commission with the Public Safety Board. All ayes 7-0-0.
Approve a three-year labor agreement between LELS #121 and the City of Lake City
Motion Brown, second Quinn, to approve a three-year labor agreement between LELS #121 and the City of Lake City. All ayes 7-0-0.
Approve $21,000 Police budget amendment
Motion Brown, second Alkire, to approve $21,000 police budget adjustment. All ayes 7-0-0.
Approve billing contract with Transmedic Medical Billing Services
Motion Kramer, second Brown approve billing contract with Transmedic Medical Billing Services. All ayes 7-0-0.
Approve 2023 Board and Commission liaison appointments
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to approve 2023 board and commission liaison appointments. All ayes 7-0-0.
Approve amendment to Visual Art policy and procedures
Motion Alkire, second Kramer, to approve changes to public visual art policy and procedures. All ayes 7-0-0.
Consent Agenda
Review and approve Council workshop minutes November 12, 2022
Review and approve Council minutes November 12, 2022
Approve expense claims November 10, 2022-December 7, 2022
Adopt Resolution 22-060 polling place designations 2023
Adopt Resolution 22-061 confirming board and commission appointment Wade Carlson, Revolving loan committee
Adopt Resolution 22-062 accepting donations for the fourth quarter (Oct-Nov) 2022.
Approve 2023 Council meeting dates
Approve hire of Dylan Richards as Apprentice Electric line worker
Approve hire of Jacob Peterson as Apprentice Electric line worker
Approve hire of Jordan Brinkman as seasonal snow plow staff
Approve hire of Keeley Roach as Administrative Assistant for Planning and Community Development department
Approve request for American Legion Auxiliary to host four bingo events in 2023
Approve request for VFW Auxiliary to host four bingo events in 2023
Approve 5% COLA for all non- union employees
Approve 2023 license applications for City issued licenses
Approve cleaning services contract with ServiceMaster for City Hall
Approve residential lease agreement between Hok-Si-La Park manager Lisa Quest and The City of Lake City
Approve lease agreement renewal with Lake City Federal Bank
Approve annual contract with CMS for building services
Approve budget amendment of $3500.00 for ambulance department
Approve budget amendment in Water and Sewer budgets
Approve budget amendment in Port Authority for set-up of TIF district No. 1-18
Approve budget amendment in Fire department for Engine 21
Approve budget amendment in Planning department for building permit expenses and revenues
Approve separation agreement and release for Jesse Vold
Future meeting dates:
Adjourn
Motion McGrath, second Kramer to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. All ayes 7-0-0.
/s/ Mark Nichols, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Kari Schreck, City Clerk
Published in the Lake City Graphic
on January 26, 2023