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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
June 14, 2022
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. CITIZEN COMMENTS
III. ADOPT AGENDA
III.A Adopt Agenda
Summary Report
6-14-22 Agenda Council Meeting.docx
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
**All items listed with asterisks (**) are considered routine and non-controversial by the
Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be not separate discussion of these
items unless a Council member, City staff or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS
V.A Approve Assistant Librarian.
Summary Report
V.B Approve Meeting Minutes
Summary Report
5-10-22 City Council Mtg.doc
VI. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
VII. ENGINEERING
VII.A Engineering Project Updates
Summary Report
01.1_Project Updates.pdf
VIII. LEGAL
VIII.A Nuisance property violation - 1 Langford Av.
Summary Report
1 Langford map.pdf
Applicable Sections of City Code.pdf
1 Langfordpicts-005.pdf
VIII.B Proposed Ordinance 99 (Amending Section 845 of City Code - Trees)
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Summary Report
DOC061022-003.pdf
IX. FINANCIAL
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XI.A
Depot Park Liquor Request-Natalie Seidel, July 30, 2022
Summary Report
Seidel Alcohol request Depot Park-001.pdf
Alcohol Permit Seidel-002.pdf
XII. F.Y.I. - Department Updates
XII.A FYI
Summary Report
DOC061022-004.pdf
XIII. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NO. III.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous
AGENDA SECTION: ADOPT AGENDA
SUBJECT: Adopt Agenda
SUGGESTED ACTION: Adopt June 14, 2022, agenda
ATTACHMENTS:
6-14-22 Agenda Council Meeting.docx
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 14, 2022
Recite Pledge of Allegiance
7:00. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. CITIZEN COMMENTS
III. ADOPT AGENDA
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
** All items listed with asterisks (**) are considered routine and non-controversial by the Council and will
be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member,
City staff or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
V. **APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS
A. City Council Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022
B. Appoint Library Assistant
VI. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
VII. ENGINEERING
A. North Street Drainage Update
VIII. LEGAL
A. Nuisance property - 2 Langford Av.
B. Proposed Ordinance 99 (Amending Section 845 of City Code - Trees)
IX. FINANCIAL
**A. June 2022 Treasurer’s Report
**B. Payment of Claims
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Depot Park Liquor Request-Natalie Seidel, July 30, 2022
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
1. KMU Meeting: Tuesday, June 21st @ 2:00 p.m.
2. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 12th @ 7 p.m.
XIII. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NO. V.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Library
ITEM TYPE: Appointments
AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS
SUBJECT: Approve Assistant Librarian.
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve Appointment of Brittni Schmitz as Assistant Librarian.
A committee consisting of Councilmen Rechtzigel, Library Director
Otte and Administrator Vahlsing interviewed two candidates for the
Assistant Library position on June 8. The Committee recommended
Brittni Schmitz be appointed to the position. Starting hourly wage
$15.
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. V.B
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Minutes
AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS
SUBJECT: Approve Meeting Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve May 10,2022 Council minutes
ATTACHMENTS:
5-10-22 City Council Mtg.doc
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers
at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of May 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henke.
The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Dan Rechtzigel, Mary Bailey,
and Kim Helgeson
Absent: Molly Ryan
Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Engineer Derek Olinger, Attorney
Scott Riggs, Finance Clerk Kathy Flikke, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich
Via Zoom: Michelle Vlasak reporter for Kenyon Leader
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZEN COMMENT
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Helgeson, second by Bailey to approve the amended agenda.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Rechtzigel, second by Bailey to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check
numbers 73626 through 73719; 3955E through 4000E.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS
Annual Municipal Prosecution Report – Attorney A.J. Lindell, Jacobsen Law Firm
Attorney A.J. Lindell presented a summary of the annual prosecution activity for the City provided by
Jacobsen Law Firm, P.A. in 2021. Attorney Lindell reported that the number of prosecuted offenses
were up for 2021. He prosecuted 159 cases from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, which was up
83 from 2020. He noted that 79% of the offenses were traffic violations. When compared to 2020, the
number of prosecuted traffic offenses increased by over 107%. Community offenses increased from 15
in 2020 to 39 in 2021. Two-thirds of the base fine is remitted back to the city of Kenyon, which
amounted to $6,756.96 for 2021.
ENGINEERING
North Street Drainage Update
City Engineer Olinger reviewed the quotes for drainage improvements needed in the area north of North
Street. eight proposals were received for the replacement and extension of the storm sewer in North
Street. The low quote was received from DeCook Drainage.
Motion by Bailey, second by Helgeson to approve the proposed quote including base and alternate work
from DeCook Drainage for the North Street Drainage Improvements in the amount of $46,018.47.
Motion Carried 4-0-0.
LEGAL
LMCIT Liability Coverage Waiver
Administrator Vahlsing stated that the City Council is required to decide whether to waive the liability
insurance limits. State statutes limit a city’s tort liability to a maximum of $500,000 per claimant and
$1,500,000 per occurrence. These limits apply whether the claim is against the city, against the individual
officer or employee, or against both. Cities can choose to waive the state liability limits. Cities can purchase
additional insurance coverage up to $3,000,000 annually.
Motion by Henke seconded by Rechtzigel not to waive the LMCIT State Liability limits.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
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Request for City Vacation of Alley
Attorney Riggs stated that Doug and Mary Klatt requested that the right of way area located north of the
west end of 1st Street be vacated. There are utilities that cross this area. The vacation would require a
public hearing prior to any Council action. Mayor Henke stated that a public hearing would be held June
14, 2022 to discuss the alley vacation.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Economic /Community Development Staffing Through CEDA – Chris Giesen VP, CEDA
Administrator Vahlsing stated that the EDA recommended that the City contract eight hours a week
with a CEDA staff person. This community development position would help with projects including
the Business Park and downtown area. He also stated that CEDA has contracted staff in many
communities in southern Minnesota. Chris Giesen Senior VP of CEDA provided a summary of the
staffing program, The annual cost for a staff person one day a week was $27,700. Giesen also stated
that a staff person should be available by July 1, 2020.
Motion by Rechtzigel, second by Bailey to approve contracting with CEDA for a community
development staff person 8 hours per week. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Approve Memorial Day Parade Permit for May 30, 2022
Mayor Henke stated that the annual Memorial Day parade is going to go down 2nd Street ending with a
ceremony at the cemetery.
Motion by Bailey, second by Henke to approve the Memorial Day Parade permit for May 30, 2022.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
Approve Transfer of $3,000 from Swimming Pool-Special Donations Fund to Public Works Capital
Fund
Administrator Vahlsing stated that council approval is needed to move $3,000 from the swimming pool-
special conations fund to the public works capital fund.
Motion by Helgeson seconded by Rechtzigel to approve the transfer of $3,000 from the swimming pool-
special donations fund to public works capital funds. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Farmers Market Update-Park and Recreation Board
Administrator Vahlsing updated the Council on the status on the Kenyon Farmers Market. The Market will
be held the third Thursday of each month from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. through October. It will be held in the
parking lot of the 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church. Council member Helgeson stated that there had been a
lot of interest shown in the Farmers Market.
Update on Emerald Ash Borer Found in the City – Wayne Ehrich-Public Works Director
City Administrator Vahlsing stated that the Emerald Ash Borer was identified in the City in April. Infected
or at-risk trees on rights-of-way, parks and other City land will need to eventually be removed. It was first
identified in the state in 2008. It has spread through much of Southeastern Minnesota since then. The City
has been surveying rights-of-way, parks and other City land since then. Trees that are infected, or at risk will
be removed. Healthy trees will be treated. Due to costs associated with removing trees not all areas will be
able to be addressed at the same time. On private property it is the owner’s responsibility to monitor and
treat or if needed remove trees. The City cannot remove trees on private property. We will also be working
with the city attorney to review ordinances in response to infected trees that are not removed by owners. This
will be an ongoing process. We will be discussing the issue further at upcoming Council meetings. Public
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Works Superintendent Ehrich stated that a group of infected Ash trees were being removed in the Highway
60 right-of-way near the Kenyon Veterans Park.
Request to Purchase Lucas CPR (Chest Compression) Machine – Kenyon Fire Department
Assistant Fire Chief Ehrich stated that the Fire Department is requesting approval to purchase a Lucas Chest
Compression machine for the cost of $19,168.36. The machine will be used by First Responders for chest
compressions. Administrator Vahlsing said the funding could come from a combination of capital and
Covid recovery funds.
Motion by Henke second by Bailey to approve purchase of Lucas Chest Compression machine for Fire
Department. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
KMU Meeting: Tuesday, May 17th @ 2:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 14th @ 7 p.m.
COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS
Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
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Mark Vahlsing, City Administrator Douglas Henke, Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VII.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Engineering
ITEM TYPE: Engineering
AGENDA SECTION: ENGINEERING
SUBJECT: Engineering Project Updates
SUGGESTED ACTION: The City Engineer will provide an update on the following projects:
-North Street Drainage
-Pearl Creek and Forest Street Sanitary Improvement
-2022 Chip Seal
-Red Wing Avenue and Utility Extension Business Park Projects
Warranty Work
See attached memo below from the city engineer for more
information.
ATTACHMENTS:
01.1_Project Updates.pdf
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Below are brief updates for various projects planned for this summer.
North Street Drainage Improvements
This project was awarded to DeCook Drainage last month. The Contractor has ordered materials and they
currently waiting for delivery. We are expecting this project to start no sooner than late July.
Pearl Creek and Forest Street Sanitary Improvements
Empire Pipe Services is expected to be in town next week to complete sanitary sewer televising within the
project area. We have started with some preliminary layouts and cost estimating. The remainder of
preliminary design can be completed once televising is completed and reports have been received.
Additional information will be available next month.
2022 Chip Seal Project
We have not yet received a tentative date for this project to start. The contractor is required to provide a
few weeks’ notice before work starts.
2020 Project Warranty Work
Over the next few weeks, you may notice some contractors on the sites of the 2020 projects. Various
concrete repairs are needed along Red Wing Avenue and some minor ditch grading/repairs are needed in
areas affected by the utility extensions for the Business Park.
Requested Action:
None. Information Only
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VIII.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Legal
ITEM TYPE: Legal
AGENDA SECTION: LEGAL
SUBJECT: Nuisance property violation - 1 Langford Av.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Nuisance conditions currently exist at 1 Langford Av, in violation of
City ordinances. These include exterior storage of large semi-trucks
that are do not appear to be currently licensed or operable. There are
also other vehicles and miscellaneous debris and items stored on the
exterior of the property. The property is zoned C-2 General
Commercial. The property is not approved as a junk yard. The
trucks and debris stored on the exterior must be either moved, housed
within a building or screened with an approved fence. Further the
use of the property for sales, other exterior work or storage would
require a screening and conditional use permit approved by the City
Council.
2010.05. Hazardous conditions. Subdivision 1.
1. a) Private property. The council finds that accumulation on
private property of unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable
motor vehicles, household furniture, furnishings or appliances,
or parts or components thereof, or metal, wood, glass, paper,
rubber, concrete, or other material, whether organic or
inorganic, can facilitate the growth or spread of noxious
weeds, the nesting and breeding of rodents, insects, and
harmful bacteria, and be a threat of fire. The council also finds
that unless such accumulation is stored in a lawfully operated
junk yard, housed within a lawfully erected building, or in a
container permitted, and the contents disposed of, under
provisions of the city code; it is a source of filth, cause of
sickness and an immediate danger to the health, safety and
welfare of persons and property in the city. The council finds
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that if such unauthorized, unwholesome and dangerous
accumulation is permitted to continue to pose such a threat it
is a hazardous condition and a nuisance, must be abated, and
that this section is adopted to protect the residents of the city
and their property and, in addition, to protect the rights of
persons who may be found in violation of its provisions.
“Accumulation” as that term is used in this paragraph, means
prohibited items in any number or amount.
This item is being forwarded to the Council for further enforcement
actions. To date the owner has not taken steps to abate the existing
conditions that are in violation of City Code. The city was contacted
by an individual who has stated that he owns the semis. He said he
has plans to resell or move the trucks by mid -August. But there has
not been any contact from the property owner about clean-up or
applying for a conditional use permit. Based on the status of the
property the next step in the enforcement process would schedule a
public hearing. After the public hearing the Council could order the
conditions in violation of ordinances be abated. The Council could
then instruct the City attorney go to District Court and request a legal
order to enter and clean up the property.
The City Attorney will discuss the next steps in the enforcement
process. Attached below are applicable sections of the City Code,
photos of the property and other information.
ATTACHMENTS:
1 Langford map.pdf
Applicable Sections of City Code.pdf
1 Langfordpicts-005.pdf
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VIII.B
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Legal
AGENDA SECTION: LEGAL
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance 99 (Amending Section 845 of City Code -
Trees)
SUGGESTED ACTION: Due to the recently discovered presence of the Emerald Ash Borer in
Kenyon staff is proposing some minor revisions to Ordinance 99
regulating trees. The proposed revisions would add requirements for
the removal of hazardous trees that threaten buildings, could cause
possible injuries, or threaten public-rights-of-way. If the hazard is
not removed within 30 days, the City would have the authority to
remove it and assess the costs back to the affected property.
A copy of the ordinance with the proposed revisions if attached
below. The City Attorney will discuss the item further at the Council
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
DOC061022-003.pdf
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AGENDA ITEM NO. XI.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Administration
ITEM TYPE: New Business
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT:
Depot Park Liquor Request-Natalie Seidel, July 30, 2022
SUGGESTED ACTION: Natalie Seidel is requesting Council approval to serve alcohol at a
Wedding Reception July 30 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Depot
Park.
A copy of her request and the permit are attached below.
ATTACHMENTS:
Seidel Alcohol request Depot Park-001.pdf
Alcohol Permit Seidel-002.pdf
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
XII.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: June 14, 2022
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Vahlsing, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous
AGENDA SECTION: F.Y.I. - Department Updates
SUBJECT: FYI
SUGGESTED ACTION: See attached department updates below.
ATTACHMENTS:
DOC061022-004.pdf
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