Lake City Common Council September 12, 2022 Regular Meeting

Lake City Common Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
6:00 p.m.
CiTY HALL CHAMBERS
Members Present: Mark Nichols, Cindy McGrath, Amy Alkire, Megan Kramer, Faye Brown, Russell Boe
Members Absent:    Katie Novak
Pledge of Allegiance
Staff Present: City Administrator Rob Keehn, City Clerk Kari Schreck, City Attorney Sarah Sonsalla, Finance Director Jerome Illg, Planning Community Development Director Megan Smith.
Mayor Nichols called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.
Recognition of June Brinkman and Kevin Liffrig with keys to the city for their community volunteerism.
Review & adopt /amend agenda
McGrath pulled item 8 (n) Adopt Resolution 22-046 confirming board and commission appointment Befort to Street & Parks Commission from the consent agenda.
Nichols added item 6(g) under new business to accept the resignation of a councilmember
Nichols added item 6(h) appointment to the Port Authority
Motion Brown, second Alkire to amend the agenda.  All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Disclose Conflicts
None
Mayor & Councilmember minute
Public Forum
Tom Dwelle spoke in support of the Port Authority request to increase the contract hours with CEDA.
Communication Updates:
Mid-year Tourism financial update
Ed Hoffman presented the mid -year financials for the Lake City Tourism bureau.
Staff update on Ohuta Pavilion and pier/breakwater projects
Megan Smith provided an update on the Ohuta Pavilion and the pier/breakwater project that was part of the bonding bill.
Informational reports
Port Authority minutes August 18, 2022
Revolving loan committee minutes August 29, 2022
Public Safety Board minutes August 31, 2022
New Business:
Conduct Public Hearing-Certification of delinquent utilities, Ambulance charges, and Nuisance violations and adopt Resolutions 22-042 & 22-043
Utilities and Ambulance
Motion Kramer, second Brown to open public hearing at 6:30 p.m. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Receive comments and questions: No one from the public spoke.
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to close public hearing at 6:31 p.m. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Motion McGrath, second Brown to approve Resolution 22-042 to Approve Certification of Delinquent Ambulance-Wabasha County. All ayes 6-0-0.   Motion carried.
Motion Alkire, second Brown to approve Resolution 22-043 to Approve Certification of Delinquent Nuisance Violation-Wabasha County. All ayes 6-0-0.   Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 22-040 approving proposed 2023 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Budgets
No action was taken on Resolution 22-040.
Adopt Resolution 22-041 approving proposed Property Tax Levy Payable in 2023
Motion McGrath, second Brown to adopt Resolution 22-041, approving the proposed Property Tax Levy payable in 2023 to $4,252,421.00. Roll call vote: Boe aye, Brown aye, Alkire aye, Nichols nay, Kramer aye, McGrath aye. 5-1-0 Motion carried.
Approve Firefighter wage increase
Motion Brown, second Boe, to increase the firefighter hourly wage from $12 to $15 per hour effective 10/1/22. All ayes 6-0-0.
Adopt Resolution 22-045 approving an amendment to the contract for private development for Underwood Terrace housing project
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to adopt Resolution 22-045 approving an amendment to the contract for private development, prior to execution, by and between the City of Lake City, Underwood Terrace BP LLC, and Underwood Terrace LP. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Adopt Resolution 22-046 confirming board and commission appointment Befort, Street & Parks Commission
Motion was made by Nichols to adopt Resolution 22-046 confirming Street and Parks Commission appointment Patrick Befort; fills Merri Lea Smith vacancy through 03/01/2025 but dies for lack of a second. Motion fails.
Accept resignation of Katie Novak
Motion Boe, second Brown accepts the resignation of Katie Novak and declares a vacancy in the office of City Council. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Discuss appointment of vacancy on Port Authority
Motion Nichols, second McGrath to appoint Faye Brown to the Port Authority to fill out the remainder of the Novak term. All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Unfinished Business:
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance 621 imposing a moratorium on the sale of cannabis products and authorizing studies regarding such products
Motion Alkire, second Brown, to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 621 imposing a moratorium on the sale of cannabis products and authorizing studies regarding such products. All ayes 6-0-0.
Motion Brown, second Kramer, to adopt Resolution 22-047 authorizing publication of Ordinance 621 by title and summary.  All ayes 6-0-0.
Consent Agenda
a. Review and approve Council workshop minutes August 15, 2022
b. Review and approve Council minutes August 15, 2022
c. Review and approve expense claims August 10, 2022- Sept 8, 2022
d. Approve request for the Rotary Club of Lake City Foundation to host a raffle on October 21, 2022
e. Approve request for Lake City Education Foundation to host a raffle on November 19, 2022
f. Approve request for Lake City Sportsman’s Club to host a raffle event on February 18, 2023
g. Approve hire of AV room recording tech Natalie Anderson
h. Approve hire of full time Police Officer Nickolas Sievers
i. Approve hire of full time EMT Colton Chicos
j. Approve Task Order 08 with Bolton & Menk Inc for Eaglewood Pond Improvements
k. Approve Port Authority budget adjustment for the set-up of TIF district No 1-18
l. Approve memorial picnic table at Ohuta Park
m. Adopt Resolution 22-04 approve minor subdivision for 811 N Garden Street
n. Adopt Resolution 22-046 confirming board and commission appointment Befort to Street & Parks Commission
Motion Alkire, second Brown to approve the consent agenda as presented.  All ayes 6-0-0. Motion carried.
Future meeting dates:
September 2022 calendar
October 2022 draft calendar
Closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations pursuant to MN Statues 13(D).03 subdivision 21(b)
Motion Kramer second McGrath to go into closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations pursuant to MN Statues 13(D).03 subdivision 21(b)at 7:30 p.m. All ayes 6-0-0.  Motion carried.
Motion McGrath, second Brown to end the closed meeting at 7:45 p.m. All ayes 6-0-0.  Motion carried.
Motion Alkire, second Brown to go back into open session. All ayes 6-0-0.  Motion carried.
Council had discussion on negotiation labor strategy.
Motion McGrath, second Alkire to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. All ayes 6-0-0.  Motion carried.

 /s/ Mark Nichols, Mayor

ATTEST:
/s/ Kari Schreck, City Clerk

Published in the Lake City Graphic
on November 24, 2022