What happened
- Granicus Peak agenda management software demonstrated; annual cost $3,300, decision deferred to the May meeting.
- Red Wing Avenue: Wencl Construction resumes next week, final paving in May, all items complete by June 26, 2021.
- Business Park/Utility Extension: A-1 Excavating resumes early May; substantial completion July 2, 2021.
- Fahrner Asphalt Sealers' low bid of $19,690 accepted for the 2021 crack seal project.
- Full $18,700 quote from Floorcoat Midwest, LLC approved for 2021 manhole improvements (up from $13,000 previously approved).
- 2021 Taco Express agreement with Luis Tellez approved at $350.
- New three-year residential solid waste hauling contract approved with Flom Disposal.
- Resolution 2021-07 adopted supporting a static military equipment display at Veterans Memorial Park; VFW liquor license renewed with Sunday sales.
- Pool employee pay increased $1.00 per hour.
- Schiller/Nielsen lot combination on 7th Street requires a planning commission public hearing because the lots sit in different plats.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant staff received a Certificate of Commendation from the MN Pollution Control Agency.
What was asked 22 raised · 11 settled
Every question, assignment, pending figure and unsourced claim from this meeting, quoted from the record, each checked against the county, census, listing, bid and budget data we hold.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Cody Beltran – Granicus Peak Agenda Management Software Demonstration Granicus Representative, Cody Beltran and his colleague Jesse gave an online presentation on a software that is utilized by cities, counties, school districts and non-profit organizations to electronically create, edit and publish agendas and packets. The annual cost would be $3,300. The Council will discuss this further at the May meeting.
Granicus representatives Cody Beltran and Jesse demonstrated agenda/packet software costing $3,300 annually.
At the meetingNo decision; discussion continued to the May meeting.
The council accepted the Granicus proposal on May 11 2021, contingent on City Attorney review of the agreement, on a 4-0-0 motion by Ryan and Gard. Administrator Vahlsing demonstrated the working Granicus Peak system to the council on October 12 2021, and the subscription now runs $4,530.03 as billed in June 2025.
5.11.21_Council_Minutes; KENYON_IT_SPEND.md · taken up again 2021-05-11
The planning commission will need to hold a public hearing on the combination and Schiller will need to have his surveyor include the easements on the new survey.
The two lots lie in different plats, so a simple combination cannot be used.
At the meetingNo action taken; process explained.
The matter came back on May 11 2021 as the Viking 2nd Addition Plat, with the Planning Commission and Attorney Riggs both recommending approval subject to conditions, since the two lots lay in different plats and required a replat rather than a minor lot combination. The plat was completed and recorded at Goodhue County in April 2023, and on April 9 2024 the council was told the county could finish Schiller's lot combination once TIF District No. 4-5 was decertified.
5.11.21_Council_Minutes; 4.9.24_Council_Packet__Agenda · taken up again 2024-04-09
The planning commission will need to hold a public hearing on the combination and Schiller will need to have his surveyor include the easements on the new survey.
Requirement for combining two lots located in different plats on 7th Street.
The survey work was completed and carried through as the Viking 2nd Addition Plat, recommended for approval with conditions on May 11 2021 and recorded at Goodhue County in April 2023. The revised survey sheet itself is not in the record; the council record documents the plat approval and recording rather than the surveyor's drawing.
5.11.21_Council_Minutes; 4.9.24_Council_Packet__Agenda · taken up again 2021-05-11
They are looking for a location to operate the mobile clinic one day a week. They will contact the City when they have more information.
Update on a proposed mobile clinic coming to Kenyon.
At the meetingOnly a status update was given.
Mayo Clinic Health System presented the mobile clinic to the council on June 8 2021 through Dr. Jason Wray Raabolle, with the plan to operate in Kenyon every two weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning by the end of June 2021. The fixed clinic space at Gunderson Gardens that Mayo had leased was taken over by Northfield Hospital + Clinics in 2021.
6.8.21_Council_Minutes; 2.11.25_Council_Packet__Agenda · taken up again 2021-06-08
ENGINEERING Red Wing Avenue Construction Update Engineer Olinger stated that Wencl Construction will start the remainder of work to be finished on the Red Wing Avenue project next week. Final paving will be completed in May with the final completion date of all items by June 26, 2021.
Red Wing Avenue construction update.
At the meetingStatus update only.
Red Wing Avenue was declared complete on October 12 2021, with remaining repairs to be handled under warranty and final paperwork due the following month. Paving finished in early June 2021, but on July 13 2021 Wencl Construction asked to move final completion from June 26 to October 1 to reseed poor-growth areas, and Attorney Riggs advised no change order until the work was done; final pay request No. 12 of $3,230.25 was approved October 12 2021.
The June 26 2021 final completion date stated in April was not met; Wencl sought an extension to October 1 and the project was declared complete only on October 12 2021.
10.12.21_Council_Minutes; 7.13.21_Council_Minutes · taken up again 2021-10-12
Business Park/Utility Extension Project Update Engineer Olinger stated that A-1 Excavating will resume work at the business park in early May. The substantial completion date for the project is July 2, 2021. 2021 Crack Seal Project Engineer Olinger stated that two quotes were received for the crack seal project.
Business Park/Utility Extension Project update.
At the meetingStatus update only.
A-1 Excavating resumed work at the business park the week of May 11 2021 and completed the project by October 12 2021, when the council approved final pay request No. 8 of $80,834.72 contingent on closeout documentation. The July 2 2021 substantial completion date was not held: on July 13 2021 A-1 requested a change order extending it because of added utility service work at the north end and a pending MnDOT permit.
The July 2 2021 substantial completion date was not met; A-1 requested a change order to extend it because of added utility work and an unissued MnDOT permit.
10.12.21_Council_Minutes; 7.13.21_Council_Minutes · taken up again 2021-10-12
At least three Council members must be in attendance including one Council member who is certified by the State for the Board of Adjustment hearing.
Reminder of quorum and certification requirements for the Board of Equalization and Appeals meeting.
At the meetingReminder given; no attendance commitments recorded.
The council-run Board of Appeal ended: since 2023 the Goodhue County Assessor's office runs the Board of Appeal as an open book because no council member holds the required training, and at the May 9 2023 meeting the mayor stated the Assessor's office would serve as the Board for at least the next three years. Which three members attended the April 2021 session and who held state certification is not in the record.
KENYON_DATA_IN_MEETINGS.md; 5.9.23_Council_Packet_and_Agenda · taken up again 2023-05-09
LEGAL 2021 Agreement with Luis Tellez – Taco Express City Administrator Vahlsing stated that the Council had directed staff to review the lease amount with Taco Express at the last Council meeting. It was recommended that the lease be increased to $350 for 2021.
Council had directed staff at the last meeting to review the Taco Express lease amount.
At the meetingCouncil approved the 2021 agreement with Luis Tellez at $350.00, 5-0-0.
The lease rose from $350 in 2021 to $400 for 2022, approved 4-0-0 on the basis of the review directed in April 2021, then to $430 for 2023, and on April 8 2025 the council voted 4-0-0 to follow staff recommendation and not renew the Taco Express agreement at all. The written basis for the original $350 figure is not in the record.
4.12.22_Council_Packet__Agenda_Updated; 4.11.23_Council_Packet__Agenda; 4-8-25_council_packet · taken up again 2025-04-08
Renew Residential Solid Waste Hauling License Agreement with Flom Disposal Attorney Riggs stated that the agreement with Flom Disposal for residential trash hauling expires in June. He reviewed three options for future trash hauling in the city.
Renewal of the residential solid waste hauling license agreement.
At the meetingCouncil voted 5-0-0 to enter a new three-year contract with Flom Disposal.
The three-year cycle held: the successor agreement expired June 30 2023 and a new three-year agreement with Flom Disposal was approved on June 13 2023 with rates raised for CPI and higher Red Wing landfill tipping fees, and the following agreement expired June 30 2026 with another three-year Flom agreement approved 4-0-0 on August 6 2026. The written memo listing the three hauling options is not in our holdings.
6.13.23_Council_Packet_and_Agenda; 8-6-26_Council_Packet_Updated · taken up again 2026-08-06
He reviewed three options for future trash hauling in the city. Motion by Ryan second by Bailey to enter into a new three-year contract with Flom Disposal.
Current Flom Disposal agreement expires in June.
At the meetingMotion carried 5-0-0.
The three-year term ran to June 30 2023, when the council approved a further three-year Flom Disposal agreement drafted by Attorney Riggs on June 13 2023, and a third three-year agreement was approved 4-0-0 on August 6 2026 after the prior one expired June 30 2026. The executed 2021 contract document itself is not in our holdings.
6.13.23_Council_Packet_and_Agenda; 8-6-26_Council_Packet_Updated · taken up again 2026-08-06
With the crack seal project coming in priced lower than expected, Public Works is requesting that the entire quote of $18,700 be approved.
Savings from the lower-than-expected crack seal bid made the full quote affordable.
At the meetingApproved 5-0-0.
The full quote was awarded: the bid record lists 2021 Manhole Improvements awarded to Floorcoat Midwest at $18,700 on April 13 2021, a single-source quote with no competing bidder named. The signed contract document is not in our holdings.
KENYON_BIDS.md, data/bids.csv
The low bid was from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for the amount of $19,690. This unit price contract is paid by total footage of filling so the final bill may be slightly higher.
2021 Crack Seal Project award to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers.
At the meetingCouncil authorized the Public Works Director to revise quantities to stay within the street maintenance budget.
The award stands at $19,690 to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, the low quote against Bargen's $35,820, and the work was performed at the end of September 2021 after the contractor pushed the schedule back. The final measured footage and the closing invoice amount are not in the record.
KENYON_BIDS.md; 9.14.21_Council_Minutes
Motion by Henke second by Bailey to accept the proposal from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for the 2021 crack fill project and to grant authority to the Public Works Director to revise project quantities, as needed to complete crack filling and stay within the approved street maintenance budget.
Motion accepting the Fahrner Asphalt Sealers proposal for the 2021 crack fill project.
At the meetingMotion carried 5-0-0.
The motion granting the Public Works Director authority to revise quantities carried 5-0-0, and the crack filling was completed at the end of September 2021. No final quantity revision or budget reconciliation figure for the 2021 crack fill appears in the record.
KENYON_BIDS.md; 9.14.21_Council_Minutes
The site is being updated to comply with ADA requirements. There is no additional cost to the City for this update. The new site will go live on April 14.
Old business update on the new city web site.
At the meetingUpdate given; no action taken.
The city website is cityofkenyon.gov hosted on GovOffice, and council records from October 2022 and August 2023 show the site in active use for postings and an online chickens survey that drew 241 responses. No vendor agreement showing zero additional cost and no launch confirmation for April 14 2021 is in our holdings; the binding federal ADA web-accessibility deadline for cities under 50,000 is April 26 2028.
KENYON_IT_SPEND.md, CITY_WEBSITE_LAWS.md; 8.8.23_Council_Packet__Agenda
Motion carried 5-0-0. 2021 Manhole Improvements Engineer Olinger gave an update on the needed repairs to selected manholes in 2021. $13,000 was previously approved for a portion of the manhole repairs. With the crack seal project coming in priced lower than expected, Public Works is requesting that the entire quote of $18,700 be approved.
Public Works requested the full manhole repair quote be funded using savings from the lower crack seal bid.
At the meetingCouncil approved the full $18,700 quote from Floorcoat Midwest, LLC, 5-0-0.
The bid record confirms the 2021 Manhole Improvements award to Floorcoat Midwest at $18,700 on April 13 2021, and the same meeting awarded 2021 Crack Fill to Fahrner Asphalt Sealers at $19,690 against Bargen's $35,820, a $16,130 spread that is the source of the savings cited. The prior approval record for the $13,000 portion is not in our holdings.
KENYON_BIDS.md, data/bids.csv
NEW BUSINESS VFW Post #141 Static Military Equipment Display Application VFW Commander Quamme stated that the VFW was seeking written approval from the City Council, that would be included in an application to the Department of Defense, for a retired piece of military equipment.
VFW Post #141 static military equipment display application.
At the meetingCouncil adopted Resolution 2021-07 supporting the display and the application, 5-0-0.
No record of the Department of Defense decision on VFW Post #141's static display application appears in the factbook or in any later council document held. A DoD award letter or a later council or VFW report on the equipment placement at Veterans Memorial Park would answer it.
KENYON_DATA_IN_MEETINGS.md · would settle it: The Department of Defense decision on the VFW application
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Henke to adopt Resolution 2021-07 supporting the addition of a static military equipment display in the Veterans Memorial Park area and the application to the Department of Defense for said equipment.
Council approved a supporting resolution for the application.
Nothing in the factbook or in later council packets records the Department of Defense response to the VFW's application for retired military equipment. A DoD determination letter or a later VFW update to the council would settle it.
KENYON_DATA_IN_MEETINGS.md · would settle it: The DoD's response to the application
Lifeguard Wages Administrator Vahlsing recommended increasing pool employee wages to compete with other area jobs and neighboring towns for employees.
Lifeguard wages item added to the agenda.
At the meetingCouncil voted 5-0-0 to increase pool employee pay by $1.00 per hour.
Our wage dataset is a 2026 snapshot of 46 area postings and holds nothing from 2021, so the comparison Vahlsing cited cannot be tested. Current area postings cluster at $16 to $24 an hour for retail, care and administrative work.
data/jobs.csv · would settle it: Wage comparison data from neighboring towns and area employers
Councilman Bailey commented on Park & Rec committee's discussion about beautifying Main Street with plants and options on how to water them.
Council and staff general comments.
At the meetingComment only; no action taken.
We hold nothing on Main Street planting or watering options. A Park and Recreation Committee recommendation with planting and watering costs, or a council packet item on downtown beautification, would answer it; our park holdings cover only the 18 listed facilities and Depot Park fund transfers.
data/parks_recreation.csv · would settle it: A Park & Rec recommendation on planting and watering options with costs
Mayor Henke stated that the VFW, Color Guard, and American Legion will assume responsibility for replacing flags at the Gunderson House and Gunderson Blvd when they are worn out.
Council and staff general comments on flag maintenance.
At the meetingStated as a commitment; no formal action taken.
We hold nothing on flag replacement at the Gunderson House or Gunderson Blvd. A written agreement or letter from the VFW, Color Guard or American Legion accepting the responsibility would answer it; the later Color Guard items in the record concern parade routes only.
5.9.23_Council_Packet_and_Agenda; 5-14-24_AGENDA(1) · would settle it: Written confirmation from the VFW, Color Guard, and American Legion of the arrangement
COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Councilman Rechtzigel stated there was a Historic Preservation meeting earlier tonight. HPC is planning events for this summer.
Report from a Historic Preservation meeting held earlier that evening.
At the meetingReport only; no details given.
No summer event list or dates for the Historic Preservation Commission appear in our holdings. The only later records touching the commission are appointment lists showing vacant Historic Preservation Commission seats in January 2025 and a 2026 preservation conference session schedule. HPC meeting minutes or an event calendar for summer 2021 would answer this.
1-13-25_Council_Packet_Updated · would settle it: The HPC's summer event list and dates
He also noted that the Muni is doing a really good job with business, SIFT is putting in new windows, and the Hair Place is totally remodeling.
Mayor's comments recognizing people and businesses working to improve the City.
At the meetingComment only.
We hold no Muni sales figures for 2021 and no building permit records for SIFT or the Hair Place. The only Muni financial data in the factbook is liquor store card processing cost of $18,515 in 2024, $22,956 in 2025 and $21,000 budgeted for 2027, which does not bear on 2021 sales. Monthly liquor store revenue reports and the city building permit log would answer this.
KENYON_IT_SPEND.md · would settle it: Muni sales figures and building permit records for SIFT and the Hair Place
Decisions 10 motions
Who did what
| Person | At this meeting |
|---|---|
| Doug Henke Mayor | Called the meeting to order, moved acceptance of the Fahrner crack seal proposal, seconded the VFW static display resolution, and recognized local businesses and the VFW/Legion flag replacement effort. |
| Dan Rechtzigel Council Member | Moved approval of the consent agenda, the $18,700 manhole quote and Resolution 2021-07; reported on the Historic Preservation Commission meeting. |
| Molly Ryan Council Member | Seconded several motions and moved to enter a new three-year contract with Flom Disposal. |
| Mary Bailey Council Member | Moved approval of the Taco Express agreement, the lifeguard wage increase and adjournment; commented on Park & Rec plans to beautify Main Street with plants. |
| Tom Gard Council Member | Moved to approve the amended agenda and to renew the VFW liquor license. |
| Mark Vahlsing City Administrator | Reported on the Taco Express lease review, the Mayo Health Systems mobile clinic, the Board of Equalization meeting, recommended the pool wage increase and congratulated wastewater plant staff. |
| Holli Gudknecht Administrative Assistant | Recorded and signed the minutes. |
| Lee Sjolander Police Chief | Attended the meeting. |
| Derek Olinger Engineer | Gave updates on Red Wing Avenue, the business park utility extension, the crack seal bids and manhole repairs. |
| Wayne Ehrich Public Works Director | Attended; granted authority to revise crack filling project quantities within the street maintenance budget. |
| Scott Riggs Attorney (via teleconference) | Reviewed three options for future trash hauling and explained the Schiller lot combination process. |
| Cody Beltran Granicus Representative (via teleconference) | Presented the Granicus Peak agenda management software demonstration. |
| Michelle Otte Library Director | Updated the Council on the new ADA-compliant city website going live April 14. |
| Michelle Vlasak Reporter for Kenyon Leader | Attended the meeting. |
| Steve Schiller Property owner | Attended; subject of the lot combination discussion, must have his surveyor include easements on the new survey. |
| Tom Nielsen Property owner | Attended; co-owner of the 7th Street lots proposed for combination. |
| Eldon Ehrich Attendee | Attended the meeting. |
| Quamme VFW Commander | Requested written Council approval for a Department of Defense application for retired military equipment. |
| Luis Tellez Taco Express operator | Subject of the 2021 lease agreement approved at $350. |
Organizations named: Granicus, Wencl Construction, A-1 Excavating, Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, Floorcoat Midwest, LLC, Taco Express, Flom Disposal, VFW Post #141, American Legion, Department of Defense, Mayo Health Systems, Kenyon Leader, MN Pollution Control Agency, Kenyon Municipal Utilities (KMU), Kenyon EDA, Historic Preservation Commission, Kenyon Planning Commission, SIFT, The Hair Place
Figures
| Amount | What |
|---|---|
| $3,300 | annual cost of Granicus Peak agenda management software |
| $19,690 | Fahrner Asphalt Sealers low bid for the 2021 crack seal project |
| $13,000 | amount previously approved for a portion of the 2021 manhole repairs |
| $18,700 | full quote from Floorcoat Midwest, LLC for 2021 manhole improvements |
| $350 | 2021 lease agreement with Luis Tellez - Taco Express |
| $1.00 | per-hour pay increase for pool employees |
Said at the meeting
This unit price contract is paid by total footage of filling so the final bill may be slightly higher.
Engineer Derek Olinger · minutes, verbatim
VFW Commander Quamme stated that the VFW was seeking written approval from the City Council, that would be included in an application to the Department of Defense, for a retired piece of military equipment.
VFW Commander Quamme · minutes, verbatim
Administrator Vahlsing recommended increasing pool employee wages to compete with other area jobs and neighboring towns for employees.
Administrator Mark Vahlsing · minutes, verbatim
He would like to recognize the people and businesses working to make the City better.
Mayor Doug Henke · minutes, verbatim
The site is being updated to comply with ADA requirements.
Library Director Michelle Otte · minutes, verbatim
Full packet text (0k characters)
The minutes
Official minutes as adopted, from 4.13.21 Council Minutes; text extracted from the PDF.
Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of April 2021. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henke.
- Present
- Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Dan Rechtzigel, Molly Ryan, Mary Bailey, and Tom Gard
- Also present
- Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee Sjolander, Engineer Derek Olinger, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, Michelle Vlasak reporter for Kenyon Leader, Library Director Michelle Otte, Tom Nielsen, Steve Schiller, Eldon Ehrich Via Teleconference: Attorney Scott Riggs, Cody Beltran
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizen Comment
Adopt Agenda
Addition: / XI / New Business / D / Lifeguard Wages
Motion by Gard second by Bailey to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Ryan to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 72105 through 72204; 3691E through 3712E; and additional checks 72205 through 72220.
Motion carried 5-0-0Presentations / Public Hearings / Recognitions / Prolamations
Cody Beltran – Granicus Peak Agenda Management Software Demonstration
Granicus Representative, Cody Beltran and his colleague Jesse gave an online presentation on a software that is utilized by cities, counties, school districts and non-profit organizations to electronically create, edit and publish agendas and packets. The annual cost would be $3,300. The Council will discuss this further at the May meeting.
Engineering
Red Wing Avenue Construction Update
Engineer Olinger stated that Wencl Construction will start the remainder of work to be finished on the Red Wing Avenue project next week. Final paving will be completed in May with the final completion date of all items by June 26, 2021.
Business Park/Utility Extension Project Update
Engineer Olinger stated that A-1 Excavating will resume work at the business park in early May. The substantial completion date for the project is July 2, 2021.
2021 Crack Seal Project Engineer Olinger stated that two quotes were received for the crack seal project. The low bid was from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for the amount of $19,690. This unit price contract is paid by total footage of filling so the final bill may be slightly higher.
Motion by Henke second by Bailey to accept the proposal from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for the 2021 crack fill project and to grant authority to the Public Works Director to revise project quantities, as needed to complete crack filling and stay within the approved street maintenance budget.
Motion carried 5-0-02021 Manhole Improvements Engineer Olinger gave an update on the needed repairs to selected manholes in 2021. $13,000 was previously approved for a portion of the manhole repairs. With the crack seal project coming in priced lower than expected, Public Works is requesting that the entire quote of $18,700 be approved.
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Ryan to approve the full quote of $18,700.00 from Floorcoat Midwest, LLC for 2021 manhole improvements. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Legal
2021 Agreement with Luis Tellez – Taco Express City Administrator Vahlsing stated that the Council had directed staff to review the lease amount with Taco Express at the last Council meeting. It was recommended that the lease be increased to $350 for 2021.
Motion by Bailey seconded by Gard to approve the 2021 agreement with Luis Tellez – Taco Express for $350.00. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Renew Residential Solid Waste Hauling License Agreement with Flom Disposal
Attorney Riggs stated that the agreement with Flom Disposal for residential trash hauling expires in June. He reviewed three options for future trash hauling in the city.
Motion by Ryan second by Bailey to enter into a new three-year contract with Flom Disposal.
Motion carried 5-0-0Schiller Lot Combination
Attorney Riggs addressed the issue with combining two lots owned by Steve Schiller and Tom Nielsen on 7th Street. The two lots are located in different plats, so a simple combination can't be used. The planning commission will need to hold a public hearing on the combination and Schiller will need to have his surveyor include the easements on the new survey.
Old Business
Update on city Web Site – Michelle Otte Library Director
Library Director Otte updated the Council on the new City web site. The site is being updated to comply with ADA requirements. There is no additional cost to the City for this update. The new site will go live on April 14.
Update on Mayo Health Systems Mobile Clinic
Administrator Vahlsing stated that Mayo Health Systems is planning on bringing a mobile clinic to Kenyon soon. They are looking for a location to operate the mobile clinic one day a week. They will contact the City when they have more information.
New Business
VFW Post #141 Static Military Equipment Display Application
VFW Commander Quamme stated that the VFW was seeking written approval from the City Council, that would be included in an application to the Department of Defense, for a retired piece of military equipment. It would be placed at the Veterans Memorial park area.
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Henke to adopt Resolution 2021-07 supporting the addition of a static military equipment display in the Veterans Memorial Park area and the application to the Department of Defense for said equipment.
Motion carried 5-0-0VFW Liquor License Renewal
Motion by Gard second by Ryan to renew the VFW's liquor license including Sunday sales.
Motion carried 5-0-0Board of Equalization and Appeals Meeting – Thursday, April 15, 2021
Administrator Vahlsing reminded the Council that the Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting will be held Thursday, April 15 at 5:00 pm. At least three Council members must be in attendance including one Council member who is certified by the State for the Board of Adjustment hearing.
Lifeguard Wages
Administrator Vahlsing recommended increasing pool employee wages to compete with other area jobs and neighboring towns for employees.
Motion by Bailey second by Ryan to increase the pay of pool employees $1.00 per hour.
Motion carried 5-0-0Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
KMU Meeting: Thursday, April 15th @ 2:00 p.m. Board of Appeal & Equalization: Thursday, April 15th @ 5:00 p.m. EDA Meeting: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 @ 8:00 a.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 11th @ 7 p.m.
Council And Staff General Comments
Councilman Rechtzigel stated there was a Historic Preservation meeting earlier tonight. HPC is planning events for this summer.
Mayor Henke stated that the VFW, Color Guard, and American Legion will assume responsibility for replacing flags at the Gunderson House and Gunderson Blvd when they are worn out. He also noted that the Muni is doing a really good job with business, SIFT is putting in new windows, and the Hair Place is totally remodeling. He would like to recognize the people and businesses working to make the City better.
Administrator Vahlsing congratulated the Waste Water Treatment Plant's staff on receiving a Certificate of Commendation from the MN Pollution Control Agency.
Councilman Bailey commented on Park & Rec committee's discussion about beautifying Main Street with plants and options on how to water them.
Motion by Bailey second by Gard to adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.