Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council
February 1, 2017
City Council 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, Tim Paczkowski, Katy Kirchner, Michael Ricke
Council
Members noted as being absent: Mike Mathiasen
Also
present were: Cindy Anderson, Utility Billing Clerk; Gordon Dingmann, Public
Works Director; Kevin Mooney, Arena Director; Jason Blum, Police Dept.; Brady Goble, Police Dept.; Jesse Kollmann,
Emergency Management; Randy Schackmann, Emergency Management; Heidi Stalboerger,
Wakefield Township Clerk; Tammy Paczkowski; Brad Busse, Channel 10;
Item #2: Approval of Agenda
Mayor
Hemmesch asked if there were any additions or changes to the Agenda.
Add: #5 e. Resolution 111-17
Approving State of MN Joint Power Agreements with the City of Richmond on
behalf of its City Attorney and
Police Department
Add: #7 e. 5th Monday
meeting
Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to
approve the Agenda, with additions seconded by Councilor Kirchner. Motion passed unanimously.
Item # 3: Approval of the Meeting
Minutes of January 4 and January 19, 2017
Mayor
Hemmesch asked for any corrections or additions to the January 4th
and 19th, 2017
Minutes.
Mayor
Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval.
Motion made by Councilor Kirchner to
approve the Meeting Minutes of January 4 and 19, 2017, seconded by Councilor
Ricke. Motion passed.
Item # 4: Approval of Bills Paid
Mayor
Hemmesch asked if there were any questions or comments. Hearing none.
Mayor
Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval of Bills Paid.
Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to
Approve the Bills, seconded by Councilor Kirchner. Motion passed.
Item #5: Consent Agenda
a. Resolution 108-17 Approval of January 2017 Journal
Entries
b. Resolution 109-17 Approval of January 2017 Donations
c.
Resolution 110-17
Authorization of Temporary 1 to 4 Day liquor license for the River Lakes Hockey
Inc. on April 22, 2017
d. Acknowledge PeopleService January 2017 Written Report
e.
Resolution 111-17
Approving State of MN joint Power Agreements with the City of Richmond on
behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department
Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to
Approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilor Kirchner. Motion passed unanimously.
Item #6: Department Reports
a. Police Department – Sargent Jason Blum reviewed the Dec.
2016 activity. Blum also reported that
they arrested an individual listed as a fugitive – found in an attic in the
City of Richmond.
Blum introduced Dustin
Rademacher – part time officer.
Blum discussed that he
will be meeting with Administrator Tomaschett regarding the ordinances that
need to be recorded with the courts and then bringing their recommendations to
the Council.
b. Public Works- no report given
Item #7: Council Reports
a. EDA – Michael Ricke reported that they discussed the
2017 goals.
b. Planning Commission – Tim Paczkowski reported that
they also discussed their goals for 2017.
c.
Rocori Trail – Paczkowski
reported that the bids were approved and the project will begin in April. Next meeting is Thursday February at
Rockville City Hall.
d. Stearns County Municipal League – Jim Hemmesch
reported that 12 Cities in Stearns County attended. He reported that the main topic was
environmental – bugs and trees. They
also discussed the County food licenses.
He also reported that he was appointed as Chair.
e.
5th
Monday Meeting – Katy Kirchner reported that the main topic was broadband in
the area.
Item #9: Other Matters of Concern and
Related Matters
a. Newly Elected Officials Conference – Katy Kirchner
reported that she attended the conference and found it to be very beneficial.
b. Dog Licenses are due May 1st.
c.
Next meeting
February 16, 2017 6:30 pm Joint Meeting with Planning Commission and EDA.
Item #10: Adjournment
Mayor Hemmesch asked for
any additional items.
Hearing
none Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Cindy
Anderson
Utility
Billing Clerk