Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council

February 7, 2018

City Council Workshop and Meeting

Item #1: Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Hemmesch called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at Richmond City Hall.

Council Members noted as being present: Jim Hemmesch; Larry Hokanson; Mike Mathiasen; Tim Paczkowski, Michael Ricke

Also present were: Tesa Tomaschett, City Administrator-Clerk; Kevin Mooney, Arena Parks Director; Russ Prill; Hele Prill; Paul Eisenschenk; Gordon Dingmann; Jim Bruner; ;Heidi Stalboerger, Wakefield Township Clerk;

Item #2: Open Forum

Item #3: Approval of Agenda

Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additions or changes to the Agenda.

Remove item #11b

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve the Agenda, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen. Motion passed unanimously.

Item # 4: Approval of the Meeting Minutes of January 3 and January 18, 2018

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any corrections or additions to the January 3 and January 18, 2018.

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval.

Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 3 and January 18, 2018 seconded by Councilor Ricke. Motion passed.

Item # 5: Approval of Bills Paid

Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any questions or comments. Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval of Bills Paid.

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to Approve the Bills, seconded by Councilor Hokanson. Motion passed.

Item #6: Consent Agenda

a. Resolution 113-18 Approval of January 2018 Journal Entries

b. Resolution 114-18 Authorization of Temporary 1 to 4 Day liquor license for the River Lakes Hockey, Inc. on April 21, 2018 at the River Lakes Civic Arena

c. Resolution 115-18 Authorizes Electronic Storage of Government Records

d. Acknowledge PeopleService January 2018 Written Report

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to Approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilor Ricke. Motion passed unanimously.

Item #7: 545 Main St. West- Bob Wieber

a. Bob Wieber requested the city pay $1,000.00 towards the purchase of his booster pump.

This item will be discussed at the Council workshop.

Item #8: Job Descriptions -

Tomaschett explained the new job descriptions and the changes to the descriptions; take the planning and zoning from the Administrator and give the duties to the Deputy Clerk (former - utility billing clerk)

a. Deputy clerk

b. Administrator

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve the new job descriptions and the new compensation for the Deputy Clerk, seconded by Councilor Hokanson. Motion passed unanimously.

Item #9: Service Window-City Office

a. Quotes – Tomaschett reported that she received 2 quotes for the window.

Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to Approve putting in the opening and role top door and moving desk and office to center room, and using Paragon Homes construction seconded by Councilor Mathiasen. Motion passed unanimously.

b. Resolution 116-18: Declaring excess property and authorizing disposal

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve Resolution 116-18: Declaring excess property and authorizing disposal, seconded by Councilor Ricke. Motion passed unanimously.

Flooring – Council discussed the options and decided to wait until the desk is gone and evaluate at this time.

Item #10: Road Closure Application – Fire Relief Bike Run

The fire relief requested road closure of the County and they are required to ask the City for their permission to close any city roads. It was reported that they would be using the Glacial trail for part of the ride. The ride will be held on May 19, 2018.

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve road closure request, seconded by Councilor Hokanson. Hemmesch abstained stating his reason is he is a fire relief member. Motion passed unanimously.

Item #11: Department Reports

a. Police Department - Chief Jason Blum

Blum reported that they have the “new canine” in town with his handler. The name will be revealed soon. He reviewed the months report.

Item #12: Council Reports

a. Planning Commission – Hokanson reported that the Planning Commission is looking to the building season.

b. EDA – Ricke reported the members will be cold calling on businesses to try to stir up an interest for businesses to come into the city. Next meeting February 20, 2018

c. Rocori Trail – Rockville is now the Chair and secretary. There will be no February meeting

Item #12: Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters

a. Next Council meeting February 15, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Item #11: Adjournment

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any additional items.

Hearing none Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tesa Tomaschett

City Administrator Clerk-Treasurer