Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council
March 15, 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; Michael Ricke; Mike
Mathiasen;
Council
Members absent: Tim Paczkowski
Also
present were: Tesa Tomaschett, City Administrator Clerk; Randy Schackmann, EMS
Director; Mark Kremer, Asst. EMS Director; Gordon Dingmann, Public Works; Steve
Kascht, Fire Chief; Cliff Johnson; Paul Eisenschenk; Heidi Stalboerger
Item #2: Open Forum
Cliff
Johnson, Cold Spring Area Historical Society President reported on different
activities being held in Cold Spring:
Community Showcase March 17; March 2, 930 Comm Ed Building;
Historical Society Museum is in the DEP Building and is open to the public.
Item #3: Approval of Agenda
Add #6: Resolution
122-18: Renewal Consumption & Display Permit for J & S Richmond Lanes,
Inc.
Add #8: Discussion of
Fire Dept.
Mayor
Hemmesch asked if there were any additions or changes to the Agenda.
Motion made by Councilor Ricke to
approve the Agenda, with additions, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen. Motion passed unanimously.
Item #4: Consideration of Ordinance
2018-100: annexing of land in Wakefield Township
Council discussed the
money the Township asked the City to pay them.
Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve Ordinance 2018-100, annexation of
parcel #36.23705.0000 and pay the township $718.76 in 2 payments (2018-2019) seconded
by Councilor Hokanson. Motion passed
unanimously.
Acting Mayor Mathiasen presided for
the next two items:
Item #5: Resolution 121-18 Contract
between the City of Richmond and James Hemmesch for burning of the Compost
Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to
approve Resolution 121-18 Contract between the City of Richmond and James
Hemmesch for burning of the Compost seconded by Councilor Ricke. Roll Call: Hemmesch abstained, Hokanson yes;
Ricke yes; Mathiasen yes; Motion passed unanimously.
Item #6: Resolution 122-18 Renewal
of Consumption & Display Permit from J & S Lanes, Inc.
Motion
made by Councilor Ricke, to approve Resolution 122-18 Renewal of Consumption
& Display Permit for J & S Lanes, Inc. seconded by Councilor Hokanson. Motion Carried. (Hemmesch abstained;
Hokanson- yes; Mathiasen yes; Ricke yes)
(Temporary Recess for Council workshop)
Workshop
Agenda
Item #7: Snow Blower, Gordon Dingmann
Dingmann explained that
he would like to purchase a snow blower, one that he could attach to a
tractor. He found a used blower on an auction;
his thought is no more than $3,500.00.
There is a possibility to lowering the snow removal budget. Dingmann stated that he is still looking for
a different plow truck but he has not found anything as of yet.
Tomaschett suggested that
Dingmann bring more numbers for tractor, etc. to the next Council meeting.
Snow removal: Dingmann
stated he was out 10 times this year.
Drains freezing: Dingmann
is working with the County to get the drains thawed. (Main Street and County Road 9 are open).
Item #8: Discussion of Fire Dept. Mayor Hemmesch stated he added this to the agenda
because he wants the Council to consider change their decision and hire 3
firefighters. Hemmesch stated that
there is a firefighter who is resigning in April.
a. Mathiasen asked for the total membership of the
department: Kascht stated with the two new we have 25 plus one (until mid-April).
b. Ricke asked what percentage of firefighters respond to
daytime calls: Kascht stated that 10-12 respond (50%)
c.
Mathiasen asked
if we can tweak the budget Tomaschett stated that it is hard say as it is
only March. Mathiasen expressed that
Kascht needs to speak with the department about the Council pushing this
through without it being in the budget and they need to plan their budget
moving forward to anticipate retiring members and equipment updates.
d. Ricke stated that in the past the department service
area was 65 square miles and we had 24 members; we now only have the city and
have 25 members.
Motion
made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve hiring the third applicant, seconded by
Councilor Hokanson. Motion Carried. Roll
call: Hemmesch Yes; Mathiasen Yes; Hokanson yes; Ricke no;
Item #9: EMS Training: Randy Schackmann, EMS Director
Schackmann reviewed the
responsibilities of the EMS Director, Assistant Director, Fire Chief, Council
and Mayor. He reviewed the updated Operations Plan.
Contact names need updating
2nd location is Maintenance
building does it have phone capability.
Tomaschett reminded everyone
that the EMS Director is in charge in the event of a disaster, EMS Assistant
Director is 2nd in charge,
and we need to work as a team, supporting the leadership.
Schackmann reported that they
purchased an IPad.
a. Resolution 123-18 Approving the amended 2018 Emergency
Operations Plan (with Corrections) put this on the April workshop agenda.
Item 10: City Motel Michael Ricke
Ricke discussed the idea of the
City having a City owned motel, is it financially in the best interest of the
City to take this on or is this best
suited for a group of investors or current hotel company.
Item #11: Future Meeting Attendance
Mayor Hemmesch requested that if
a council member knows they will be missing the next meeting, we will no longer
table an item; we will discuss it when
all or most are in attendance.
(Reconvene Council Meeting)
Item #12: Other Matters of Concern
and Related Matters
a. Next Council meeting April 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm
b. Tomaschett will be at clerks conference next week.
c.
Councilor
Mathiasen will not be at the April 19th workshop.
Item #13: Adjournment
Mayor Hemmesch asked for
any additional items.
Hearing
none Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Tesa
Tomaschett
City
Administrator-Clerk