Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council
June 6, 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; Michael Plantenberg,
River Lake Days; Charlie Reichert, River Lake Days; Steve Kascht, Fire Chief;
David Blommel, City Engineer; Bob Stewart; Emily Merten; Zach Denny; Brandon
Ericson; Jeremy Skow
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 #6d Resolution 147-18: Approval of declaring excess property of SCBA
equipment
Motion made by Councilor Paczkowski to
approve the Agenda with additions, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen. Motion passed unanimously.
Item # 4: Approval of the Meeting
Minutes of May 2 and May 17, 2018
Mayor
Hemmesch asked for any corrections or additions to the May 2 and May 17, 2018.
Mayor
Hemmesch asked for a motion of approval.
Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to
approve the Meeting Minutes of May 2 and May 17, 2018 seconded by Councilor
Mathiasen. 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 Ricke. Motion passed.
Item # 6: Consent Agenda
a.
Resolution 143-18:
Authorization of May 2018 Journal Entries
b. Resolution 144-18: Authorization of May 2018 Donations
c.
Resolution 145-18:
Approval of declaring outdoor arena sign as excess property
d. Resolution 146-18: Approval of declaring SCBA
equipment as excess property
e.
Acceptance of
PeopleService May report
Motion made by Councilor Hokanson to
approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen. Motion passed unanimously.
Item # 7: River Lake Days Michael (Tucker) Plantenberg, Charlie Reichert
Tucker
and Charlie reported on the events that will be happening this year at the
River Lake Days celebration.
Item #8: 2018 Summer Project - David
Blommel, S E H
Barry
loop portion (Rich River Villas).
Blommel
reported that Mr. Stewart contacted him and had some objections:
a.
Cost of the
project Stewart wanted the cost to be closer to the original 2006 numbers of
$23,000
b. Storm Sewer Stewart had told him that he did not
think storm sewer drain is necessary
c.
Top soil and
seeding Stewart would like to take care of this himself
Blommel
explained that the cost of the project has gone up in the past 12 years, which
is reflected in the bids. Blommel also
stated that the he is recommending the storm sewer as this is what the project
is permitted for. He stated that if the
city changes they will need a pond and to have the project re-permitted with
the watershed district.
After
some discussion, the Mayor recommended that they change the developers
agreement with this builder because of all the work in the city he has done
over the years: limiting the cost that Stewart will pay to $37,595.00 minus the
land sale of $7,595.00 totaling $30,000.00 and the seeding and topsoil will be
done by Bob Stewart. It was decided the
City will pay the difference.
Resolution
148-18: Authorizing amending the developers agreement (section 2.3) with B
& J Stewart of 2006
Motion
made by Councilor Paczkowski to approve Resolution 148-18: Authorizing amending
the developers agreement (section 2.3) with B & J Stewart of 2006, seconded
by Councilor Mathiasen. Motion carried.
Blommel
reported that the project will be starting soon and will not happen the evening
of the Music in the Park.
Item #9: Department Reports -
a.
Police written
report not given
b. Fire Chief Steve Kascht
i.
Reviewed May
report of calls
ii.
Grant writing
FEMA grant he is waiting on; Center Point Energy approved $2,000.00
iii.
Introduced the 3
new members: Zach Denny, Brandon Erickson, Jeremy Skow
iv.
Fire Relief bike
ride Fire55 150 registered riders. He
stated it went very well and the attendees enjoyed the band. Chief thanked everyone, Council and Kevin
Mooney for their help on the day of the event and for arranging the music.
Item #10: Council Reports -
a.
EDA Michael
Ricke reported that the EDA finalized the revolving fund loan with Tellock and
will be meeting at Channel Marine and Sports on June 11 who took advantage of
the community enhancement grant. He
reported the next meeting is June 11.
b. Planning Commission Paczkowski reported that the planning
commission held a public hearing for a conditional use request from JT
Mariculture. The Planning Commission is recommending the Council approve
Resolution 146-18.
Resolution 146-18
Approval of Conditional Use permit for an indoor shrimp hatchery at 314 Ivy Ave
SE
Motion
made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve Resolution 146-18 Approval of
Conditional Use permit for an indoor shrimp hatchery at 314 Ivy Ave SE,
seconded by Councilor Hokanson. Motion
carried.
Item #11: Other Matters of Concern
and Related Matters
a.
River Lake Days
parade the Mayor asked if the Council wanted to participate.
b. Next Council meeting June 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm and July
12th will be the only Council meeting in July.
c.
June 12th
Music in the Park with Shane Martin free concert starting at 6:30 pm.
d. Keep up with Lawn maintenance.
Item #12: Adjournment
Mayor Hemmesch asked for
any additional items.
Hearing
none Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Tesa
Tomaschett
City
Administrator Clerk-Treasurer