Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council

April 4, 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; Mike Mathiasen; Tim Paczkowski, Michael Ricke

Council Member noted as absent: Larry Hokanson

Also present were: Tesa Tomaschett, City Administrator-Clerk; Jason Blum, Police Chief; Steve Kascht, Fire Chief; Tammy Paczkowski; Jim Bruner; Cliff Johnson

 

Item #2: Open Forum

                Cliff Johnson reported that the Historical Society and Friends of the Cold Spring Library will be hosting William Kent                 Krueger (author) Thursday April 19 6:30-8:00.

 

Item #3: Approval of Agenda

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

Add  item #6d. Resolution 128-18: Approval of Temporary 1-4 Day Liquor license for the Richmond Fire Relief on May 19, 2018 at Centennial Park

 

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

 

Item # 4: Approval of the Meeting Minutes of March 7 and March 15 2018

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any corrections or additions to the March 7 and March 15, 2018.

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 7 and March 15, 2018 seconded by Councilor Paczkowski.   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 Ricke to Approve the Bills, seconded by Councilor Paczkowski.  Motion passed.

 

Item #6: Consent Agenda

a.       Resolution 123-18 Approval of  March 2018 Journal Entries

b.       Resolution 124-18 Approval of March 2018 Donations

c.        Resolution 125-18 Approval to hire seasonal/part time worker

  1. Resolution 128-18: Approval of Temporary 1-4 Day Liquor license for the Richmond Fire Relief on May 19, 2018 at Centennial Park

e.        Acknowledge PeopleService March 2018  Written Report

 

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

 

Item #7: Aho-Kunze Farm

                Resolution 126-18: Amending Resolution 106-17 granting approval of a boundary line adjustment

                Tomaschett explained this is a clerical change.

 

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve  Resolution 126-18: Amending Resolution 106-17 granting approval of a boundary line adjustment, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen.  Roll Call: Yes – Mathiasen, Paczkowski, Ricke, Hemmesch abstained.  Motion carried.

 

Item #8: Planning Commission-

a.       Resolution 127-18: denial of variance request for 545 main st w

Paczkowski reported:

January 24, 2018: Application Received for a Variance for side (4 FEET) and rear (4 FEET) yard setback for placement of shed in backyard

January 31, 2018:  Mailed Notice to Property Owners within 350 feet of property

February 6, 2018: Published Public Hearing Notice in Cold Spring Record

February 22 Held a Public Hearing, heard comments from applicant only.  No decision made.

March 22 re-discussed the variance request and at this time it is the Planning Commission recommendation that the Council deny the request based on lack of practical difficulty or undue hardship.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve Resolution 127-18: denying the variance request for 545 Main St w placement of shed seconded by Councilor Ricke.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #9: Carpet quotes

Administrator Tomaschett reviewed the 2 quotes and timeline for replacing the carpet in the council chamber and the inner office. 1. Hennen $2611.00, can install week of April 9th; 2. Cold Spring Carpet $2750.00 installation unknown.

 

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve Hennen quote, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #9: Department Reports

a.       Police Department: Chief Jason Blum gave the February report.  

Introduction of Cash – the newest member of the K9 unit.  Handler will be Jason Spoden.

Blum reminded residents to clean up the nuisance yards.

Police Chaplin – a retired Chapin has moved into the Cold Spring area and is volunteering his services to the police department.

Scams – showing up as local business.  Do not give out information when they call you.

 

Item #10: Council Reports

a.       Planning Commission – next meeting April 26, 2018.

b.       EDA – Ricke reported that the members have been cold calling potential new businesses.  He also reported that they will be working with Civic and Commerce on updating the brochure. Next Meeting April 24.

c.        Rocori Trail – meeting April 5 at 9:00 am. 

 

Item #11: Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters

a.       Fire55 Bike ride May 19 start at Centennial Park

b.       April 18 5:00 – Tax assessor residents of Richmond and Munson township.

c.        Mathiasen reported that the Music in the Park schedule of bands.

d.       Clean up your yards! Compost will be open as soon as it dries out.

e.        Dog license are due May 1.

f.        Next Council meeting April 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm

 

Item #12: Adjournment

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any additional items. 

Hearing none Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Tesa Tomaschett

City Administrator Clerk-Treasurer