Minutes of the Richmond City Council

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Council Meeting

 

Item #1- Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm

 

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance

 

Members Present: Jim Hemmesch, Jeff Mackedanz, Scott Kron, Mike Mathiasen

Members Absent: Tim Paczkowski

 

Also Attending: Martin Bode, City Clerk/Administrator; Matthew Loven, Rinke Noonan; Gordy Dingmann, Public Works Director; Pat Evens, Councilor Elect; Tammy Paczkowski, Cold Spring Record; Dave Gruenes, Stearns Electric;

 

Item #2 - Approval of Agenda

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additions or corrections to the agenda.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz to Approve Agenda, seconded by Councilor Kron; Passed unanimously.

 

Item #3 – Approval of the Consent Agenda

a)      Resolution 194-12 Approval of Application for Exempt Permit Knights of Columbus 03.10.13

 

Motion made by Councilor Kron, to approve Resolution 194-12 Approval of Application for Exempt Permit Knights of Columbus 03.10.13, seconded by Councilor Mackedanz.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #4 – Presentations and Action Items - none

 

Item #5 – Public Hearing – Matthew Loven, Rinke Noonan

 

Mayor Hemmesch opened the public hearing at 6:01 pm

 

Matthew Loven reviewed the 3 ordinances.  Loven noted that there needs to be a change on section 2.8, deleting the 90 day language, allowing for the start date of  February 6, 2013 date.

 

 

a)      Consideration of Ordinance 2012-105 NSP d/b/a Excel Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance

b)      Consideration of Ordinance 2012-106 Center Point Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance

c)      Consideration of Ordinance 2012-107 Stearns Coop Franchise Fee Ordinance

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked for any additional questions or comments, hearing no more Mayor Hemmesch closed the public hearing.

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion approving Ordinances 2012-105 NSP dba/ Excel Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, 2012-106 Center Point Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, and 2012-107 Stearns Coop Franchise Fee Ordinance.

 

Motion made by Councilor Kron, second by Councilor Mathiasen to approve Ordinances 2012-105 NSP dba/ Excel Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, 2012-106 Center Point Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance, and 2012-107 Stearns Coop Franchise Fee Ordinance .  Motion passed unamimously

 

Item #6 – Additional Purchase Requisitions - none

 

Item #7 – Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters

Dave Gruenes, Stearns Electric, reported that there are funds available through Stearns Electric Association; 1. Low interest loans 2. Grants for LED lighting.   

 

Item #8– Adjournment

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additional items for the Council to consider.  Hearing no further comments, he asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

 

A motion was made by Councilor Kron, to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Councilor Mackedanz.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 6:12 pm

 

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

Martin Bode

Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer