Meeting Minutes of the Richmond City Council

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Council Meeting

 

Item #1- Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm

 

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance

 

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

Members Absent: Tim Pacakowski

 

Also Attending: Martin Bode, City Administrator; Randy Jenniges, Engineer, S.E.H.; Michael Plantenberg, Tammy Paczkowski;

 

Item #2 -  Approval of Agenda

 

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

 

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

 

Item #3 – Approval of the Council Workshop and Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2012

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2012 City Council Workshop and Meeting.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz, to approve the minutes of the August 16th, 2012 City Council Workshop and Meeting, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #4 – Consent Agenda

 

  1. Approval of Bills Paid
  2. Resolution 164-12 Approval of August 2012 Journal Entries
  3. Resolution 165-12 Acceptance of August 2012 Donations

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen, to approve Consent Agenda seconded by Councilor Kron.  Passed unanimously.

 

 

 

Item #5 – Presentations and Action Items

River Lake Days – Michael (Tucker) Plantenberg

Mr. Plantenberg reported on River Lake Days.  He felt that it was a real success, a few minor issues, but all in all it went well and was well received.  5K run had over 200 entries.  Flea Market had about 12-15 entries – Thursday was a better day than Friday for sales according to the vendors.  Good for the town, the businesses and the community.

 

Item #6 – City Engineer Report, Randy Jenniges

 

A. Jenniges stated that before the Council can authorize SEH to perfom the final design there must be a public hearing, so resolution 162-12 must be rescinded.

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to rescind Resolution 162-12 A Resolution Authorizing SEH to Perform Final Design of 2013 Main St Project.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz to rescind Resolution 162-12 A resolution Authorizing SEH to Perform Final Design of 2013 Main St Project, seconded by Councilor Kron.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Safe Routes to School:  Mr. Jenniges reported that the project is well underway.   Mr. Jenniges is meeting with Contractors on Friday, 11:30am.   Randy reported he will put together another newsletter for the residents after the meeting. Mr. Jenniges reported the completion should be the 2nd week of October.

 

C. Main Street Project:

They have applied for a PFA low interest loan.   This project does not qualify for the grants program.             Mr. Jenniges reported he needs to have 2 public hearings: 1 for West Side area 1st north and grant and 1st south and another hearing for Main street and side street property owners.       A suggested bid date is March 12th, 2013 and start of construction in April 2013.   

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve Resolution 171-12 A Resolution Receiving the 2013 Main Street Feasibility Report and calling for a Hearing on Improvement.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mathiasen to approve Resolution 171-12 A Resolution Receiving the 2013 Main Street Report, and Calling for a Hearing on Improvement, seconded by Councilor Mackedanz.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

The Council scheduled the Public Hearing for September 26th and September 27th at 6:00pm.

 

 

 

 

Item #7 – Administrator Report, Martin Bode

 

A. Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve Resolution 166-12 A Resolution Approving PeopleService Contract. 

 

 

Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz to approve Resolution 166-12 A Resolution Approving PeopleService Contract, seconded by Councilor Kron.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

B. Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve Resolution 167-12 A Resolution Amending Administrative Assistant’s Position. 

 

Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz to approve Resolution 167-12 A Resolution Amending Administrative Assistant’s Position, seconded by Mayor Hemmesch.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

C. Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve Resolution 168-12 A Resolution Amending the Utility Billing and Clerical Position. 

 

Motion made by Councilor Kron to approve Resolution 168-12 A Resolution Amending Utility Billing -Clerical, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

D. Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve Resolution 169-12 A Resolution Adopting Preliminary Payable 2013 Tax Levy.. 

 

Motion made by Councilor Kron to approve Resolution 169-12 A Resolution Adopting Preliminary Payable 2013 Tax Levy, seconded by Councilor Mackedanz.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

E. Mayor Hemmesch asked for a motion to approve Resolution 170-12 A Resolution Approving a 1-4 Day Temporary Liquor License to the Richmond EDA on September 15, 2012.

 

Motion made by Councilor Kron to approve Resolution 170-12 A Resolution Approving a 1-4 Day Temporary Liquor License to the Richmond EDA on September 15, 2012 Richmond Oktoberfet, seconded by Councilor Mathiasen.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #8- Council Reports

EDA- Mike Mathiasen reported that Music in the Park just finished up and they were pleased with the attendance and the variety of the music.   Glacial Lake Pavilion Open house is September 25th at 3:00 – 7:00 pm.  Good time for the family.

Jim Hemmesch reported on Oktoberfest.  This is the first year for this, it will be held on September 15th, 2012. 

 

Planning Commission - Next meeting is scheduled for September 11th – public hearing for the Conditional Use Permit for Tatoo Parlor.

 

Parks/Rocori Trail- Mr. Bode reported that Phase 1 of the Rocori Trail is well underway.   Also reported the RTC Board is looking at doing Phase 3 next, working out all the issues. Glacial Lake trail is very active with users.

Royal Park - Mr. Kron gave an overview of the events this summer at the park.

·             Royal Ball

·             Summer Ball Program

·             Richmond Legend and Bath Ruth Ball

·             Co hosted an VFW tournament for a weekend

·             Baseball and Soft ball Camp

·             Co Hosted a Bath Ruth Regional Tournament

·             Hosted a Region 15C tournament

·             Did some improvements on the field, Installed some signs, new back stop, flag pole, roof

·             Richmond Royals Gave a $7,000.00 donation to the City to help pay rest of ballfield improvements..

·             Councilor Kron read a note of thanks from Royals Ball Team to all volunteers who helped the ball club.

 

Tri City Cable – no report given

 

Item #9 – Additional Purchase Requisitions

 

Mayor Hemmesch asked if there were any additional items for the Council to consider.                          Hemmesch reported that the City was paying their 1st half of the contribution to         the fire relief association.

 

Motion made by Councilor Mackedanz to pay the contribution , seconded by Councilor Kron.  Mayor Hemmesch obstained. Motion passed unanimously.

 

Item #10 – Other Matters of Concern and Related Matters – none given

 

Item #11-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 Mathiasen.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Mayor Hemmesch declared the meeting adjourned at 7:24  pm

 

 

Next Council Meeting October 3, 2012

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Martin Bode

Administrator/Clerk/Treasurer