Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council

May 2, 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; Tim Paczkowski, Michael Ricke; Larry Hokanson

Council Member noted as absent: Mike Mathiasen

Also present were: Tesa Tomaschett, City Administrator-Clerk; Chuck Merten, Richmond Fire Relief; Tammy Paczkowski; Jim Bruner; Steven Wischmann, KDV

 

Item #2: Open Forum - none

               

Item #3: Approval of Agenda

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

 

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

 

Item # 4: Approval of the Meeting Minutes of April 4 and April 19, 2018

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any corrections or additions to the April 4 and April 19, 2018.

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval.

 

Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 4 and April 19, 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 Paczkowski to Approve the Bills Paid, seconded by Councilor Hokanson.  Motion passed.

 

Item #6: Consent Agenda

a.        Resolution 130-18 Approval of  April 2018 Journal Entries

b.       Resolution 131-18 Approval of 2018-2019 Liquor Licenses

c.        Resolution 132-18 Approval of 2018-2019 Tobacco Licenses

  1. Resolution 133-18: Approval of Ordering Preparation of report on improvement
  2. Resolution 134-18: Appointment of 2018 Election Judges and Setting the Pay rate for 2018 Election judge and Head judge positions
  3. S E H supplemental letter agreement for 2018 park projects

g.       Acknowledge PeopleService April 2018  Written Report

 

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

 

Item #7: Resolution 135-18- 2018-2019 Liquor license for J & S Lanes

               

Motion made by Councilor Ricke to approve  Resolution 135-18-  2018-2019 Liquor license for J & S Lanes, seconded by Councilor Hokanson.  Roll Call: Yes –Paczkowski, Ricke, Hokanson, Hemmesch abstained.  Motion carried.

 

Item #8: 2018 Audit Report – Steve Wischmann, partner, Kern, Dewenter, Viere, Ltd.

Mr. Wischmann reviewed the 2018 Audit report

Mayor Hemmesch asked how we stay in compliance with the bid requirements – Mr. Wischmann stated that if you advertise 10 day to 2 weeks for the bids and you only get one bid, you can accept that bid.

Mayor Hemmesch asked the same about quotes – Mr. Wischmann stated that if you put out the specifications, receive quotes, then document why you chose and did not choose the quotes.

 

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve Resolution 136-18: Approving 2017 Audit Report, seconded by Councilor Ricke.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Item #9: Department Reports - none

 

Item #10: Council Reports

a.        EDA – Ricke reported they received application for enhancement fund and an application for the revolving loan fund.  He also reported that they will be working with Civic and Commerce on the brochure.   Next Meeting May 8, 2018.

b.       Planning Commission – no April meeting.

 

Item #11: Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters

a.        Fire55 Bike ride May 19 start at Centennial Park and band beginning at 12

b.       Next Council meeting May 17, 2018 at 6:30 pm

 

Item #12: Adjournment

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any additional items. 

Hearing none Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Tesa Tomaschett

City Administrator Clerk-Treasurer