Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council

May 17, 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; Mike Mathiasen

Also present were: Tesa Tomaschett, City Administrator-Clerk; Bob Gruber, Scenic Sign Co.; Kevin Mooney, Parks Director; David Blommel, City Engineer; John Herges, Falcon Bank; Anita Reichert, State Bank of Richmond; Jim Bruner;

 

Item #2: Open Forum - none

               

Item #3: Approval of Agenda

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

Add item #4d Resolution 142-18: Satisfaction of Repayment Agreement for Rieland Locker

Add Item #6 Jim Bruner

Add Item #7 Future Park on 6th St NW

Add Item #10 Cozy Corners Campground

 

Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to approve the Agenda with additions, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item # 4: Consent Agenda

a.        Resolution 137-18: Authorization of Temporary 1 to 4 Day Liquor License for the Country Snow Cruisers on July 20-21, 2018 at Parish Grounds

b.       Resolution 138-18: Authorization of Amendment of Liquor License location

c.        Resolution 139-18: Authorization of Use of municipal personnel and resources in conjunction with the River Lake Days festival and approval of requested festival related permits and authorization.

d.       Resolution 142-18: Satisfaction of Repayment Agreement for Rieland Locker

 

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

 

Item # 5: Arena Sign – John Herges, Falcon National Bank

 

John Herges reviewed the signage agreement for the new electronic signage to replace the current sign at the civic Arena.

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additional questions or comments.   Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to move this signage agreement along.

                               

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

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked the Council Members if they would like to allow paid advertising on the new sign, the Mayor stated that they would discuss this further after they learn about the permitting requirements.

 

The Old sign will need to be declared excess property.

 

Item #6: Jim Bruner

 

Jim Bruner stated that he would like to see more people involved in the different areas of the City.  He stated that if the concern with keeping the EDA running is the money, he would gladly donate the money back to the city.

 

Mike Ricke asked the Council for direction for the EDA and he believes that the EDA should continue.  The Council discussed different options.

 

(Temporary Recess to the Council Workshop)

 

Item #7: Future Park on 6th St. NW

               

Tomaschett reported that the lot at 615 6th ST NW is in fore closure.  She reported that she has spoken with the County about obtaining the lot for free.  It currently has a price of $6,270.80.  She is waiting to hear from the County. 

Motion made by Councilor Ricke to approve purchasing the parcel at 615 6th ST NW not to exceed the asking price, seconded by Councilor Paczkowski.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #8: 2018 Parks/Roads Improvement Projects bids

Resolution 140-18: Awarding 2018 Parks/Roads Improvement Projects bids

 

David Blommel, City Engineer, reviewed the 5 bids received.  These projects include Centennial park parking lot, Nature Avenue; Canoe Park parking lot and street; Glacial Pavilion, Arena and Centennial parking lot striping; He reported that Tri-City Paving Inc. was the lowest bid of $151,623.00.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve Resolution 140-18: Awarding 2018 Parks/Roads Improvement Project to Tri-City Paving Inc. at $151,623.00 seconded by Councilor Paczkowski.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Tomaschett will have the financial appropriations at the next meeting.

 

Item #9: 2019 Street Project

 

David Blommel, City Engineer, reviewed the proposed streets, water and sewer projects. 

 

Exhibit No. 1 - must be done to get the water and sewer stubs to each parcel.

Exhibit No. 2 - County is redoing that portion of Main Street, so it is financially prudent to do our work at the same time.

Exhibit No. 3 -  3rd St SW – sewer only, has just one hook up but there are flow problems that effects more than just this line.

Exhibit No. 4 – 1st ST SE – Blommel states that he feels this is a priority area.

Exhibit No. 5 – 1st ST NE – Sewer need, streets are poor to fair (primary cost to city would be curb and gutter, pending funding)

Exhibit No. 6 – Nature Ave (right of way) Water, Sewer

Exhibit No. 7 - Ivy/3rd – Storm and Street

 

Blommel explained that the Council should review the plan and will bring this back to the June workshop, to make a final decision.

 

Item #10: Cozy Corner Campground

Tomaschett reported that she had met with George at Cozy Corner and due to the MPCA they are in need of a major change and would like to run a sewer line to the City of Richmond waste water treatment plant.  She reported that last week a meeting was held with representatives from Cozy Corner and their Engineer, MN Dot, Watershed District, DNR, and City of Richmond.     

Tomaschett asked the Council how they would like to proceed.   Hemmesch asked if water would be run as well.   The Council discussed the possible funding options, sewer district, etc.

Tomaschett explained that the Council needs to look at whether or not they are willing to take on the debt of the project.  This would entail bonding with hopes that the people along the route would hook up to the services.

 

Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve spending up to $10,000.00 for investigating potential options, seconded by Councilor Ricke.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

(Reconvene Council Meeting)

 

Item #11: Employee Review: City Administrator Clerk-Treasurer

a.        Close Meeting: Mayor Hemmesch Closed the meeting for review.

 

b.       Open Meeting:

Tomaschett explained the changes in the contract, effective December 1, 2018,  the contract is now a three-year contract, with annual reviews and annual raises (if meet or exceeds expectation).    Effective December 1, 2018 the salary will remain at step 3 of the new pay scale - resolution 110-18.  Benefits remain the same according to employee policy.  

 

Resolution 141-18: Approval of Employment Agreement with Tesa Tomaschett

 

Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to approve Resolution 141-18: Approval of Employment Agreement with Tesa Tomaschett, seconded by Councilor Paczkowski.   Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #12: Other matters of concern and related matters

a.        Fire55 run – May 19, 2018; beer, food and music will be available in the park.

b.       Late Fee on water bill – Ricke stated that he believes residents will be attending the next meeting to voice their concerns.

 

 

Item #13: Adjournment

Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

Tesa Tomaschett

City Administrator Clerk-Treasurer