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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
January 10, 2023
7:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. CITIZEN COMMENTS
III. ADOPT AGENDA
III.A Adopt Agenda
Summary Report
1-10-23 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 Minutes
Summary Report
12-13-22 City Council Mtg.doc
VI. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
VII. ENGINEERING
VII.A General Project update
Summary Report
01.1_General Project Update.pdf
VIII. LEGAL
VIII.A Nuisance Property Violation - 1 Langford Av. update
Summary Report
VIII.B 2023 Appointments and Designations
Summary Report
VIII.C Resolution 2023-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation
Summary Report
Resolution 2023-01 Establish License Fees and Compensation.docx
VIII.D Kennedy & Graven 2023 Rates for Legal Services
Summary Report
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City_of_Kenyon_2023_Legal_Rate_Letter.pdf
IX. FINANCIAL
X. OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XI.A Resolution 2023-02: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of 2022 Donations
Summary Report
Resolution 2023-02 Authorizing Acceptance of 2022 Donations.docx
XI.B Set Council work session (January 23 or 24 th at 6:00 pm) to review
Infrastructure Management Plan Financial Impact Summary.
George Eilertson-Northland Securities
Summary Report
XI.C Proposed 8% Increase to Sanitary Sewer Rates
Summary Report
DOC010623.pdf
XI.D Change City Signatories at Security State Bank of Kenyon
Summary Report
XII. F.Y.I. - Department Updates
XII.A FYI
Summary Report
1-10-23 FYI.doc
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: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Agenda
AGENDA SECTION: ADOPT AGENDA
SUBJECT: Adopt Agenda
SUGGESTED ACTION: See January agenda attached below.
ATTACHMENTS:
1-10-23 Agenda Council Meeting.docx
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 10, 2023
The Oath of Office will be administered by the City Administrator for
City Council Members Kim Helgeson and Lee Sjolander.
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 December 13, 2022
VI. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
VII. ENGINEERING
A. General Project Update
1. Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
2. 2023 Street Improvements
VIII. LEGAL
A. Nuisance Property Violation - 1 Langford Av. update
B. 2023 Appointments and Designations
1. Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 4 Year Term
a. Chris Mallery
b. Doug Henke (Council)
c. Mary Bailey (Council)
2. Library Board – 3 Year Term
a. Kevin Anderson
b. Heidi Haugen
3. Planning Commission – 2 Year Term
a. Jim Malloy
b. Doug Henke (Council)
4. Public Utility Commission – 3 Year Term
a. Jerry Houglum
5. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) – 3 Year Term
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a. Lee Sjolander
6. Park & Recreation
a. Elizabeth Engel
b. Kim Helgeson (Council)
7. Appointments
a. Acting Mayor – Molly Ryan
b. Legal Newspaper – Kenyon Leader
c. Depository – Security State Bank
d. City Attorney – Scott Riggs, Kennedy & Graven Chartered
e. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm
f. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk
g. City Auditor – Abdo Eich and Meyers
h. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities
i. Investments – As Allowed Per Minnesota Statutes
j. Deputy Clerk – Holli Gudknecht
k. Weed Inspector – Doug Henke
l. Audit Committee –Doug Henke, Molly Ryan, Kathy Flikke, Mark
Vahlsing
m. Personnel Committee – Doug Henke, Molly Ryan Mark Vahlsing
n. Liquor Committee – Doug Henke, Lee Sjolander, Mark Vahlsing
o. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Doug Henke and Mark Vahlsing
C. Resolution 2023-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation
D. Annual Licenses
1. Flom Disposal Inc. (Residential/Commercial, Temporary roll-off dumpster)
2. Flom Disposal Inc. (Residential/Commercial Recycling)
3. Waste Management (Commercial, Temporary roll-off dumpster)
4. Waste Management (Commercial Recycling)
5. Veit (Temporary roll-off dumpster)
6. Goodhue County Public Works (Recycling)
7. Kenyon Ace Hardware (sidewalk)
8. Kenyon VFW Post 141(Sidewalk)
9. Mary’s Rustic Rose (Sidewalk)
10. Mark Lenway (Sidewalk)
11. D & S Banner, Sign & Print (Sidewalk)
12. Taco Express (Sidewalk)
13. Kenyon VFW Post 141(Dance)
14. Che Che’s Lunchera (Mobile Merchant)
15. Taco Express (Mobile Merchant)
E. Kennedy & Graven 2023 Rates for Legal Services
IX. FINANCIAL
**A. December 2022 Treasurer’s Report
**B. Payment of Claims
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
XI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2023-02: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of 2022 Donations
B. Set Council Work Session (January 25 or 26th at 6:00 pm) to Review Infrastructure
Management Plan Financial Impacts, George Eilertson-Northland Securities
C. Proposed 8% Increase to Sanitary Sewer Rates
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D. Change City Signatories at Security State Bank of Kenyon
XII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
1. KMU Meeting: Tuesday, January 17th @ 4:00 p.m.
2. EDA Annual Meeting: Tuesday, January 31st @ 9 a.m. at City Hall
3. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, February 14th @ 7 p.m.
XIII. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM NO. V.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Minutes
AGENDA SECTION: APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS
SUBJECT: Minutes
SUGGESTED ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
12-13-22 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 5:30 p.m. on the 13th day of December 2022. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henke.
The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey, Molly Ryan,
and Dan Rechtzigel
Absent: Kim Helgeson
Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Engineer Derek Olinger, Attorney Scott Riggs, Administrative
Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Officer Brian Homeier, Finance Clerk Kathy Flikke, Public Works
Supervisor Wayne Ehrich, KMU Supervisor Randy Eggert, Linda Bean, Jerry and Diane Barrett
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZEN COMMENT
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Ryan to approve the 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 74311 through 74404; 4308E through 4354E.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS
ENGINEERING
Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
City Engineer Olinger stated that the survey work for the Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer improvements has
been completed. Construction limits will be finalized in the next month, easement limits will be
determined, and affected property owners notified.
2023 Street Improvements Final Design Proposal
City Engineer Olinger presented a proposal containing the engineering scope and fee for the final design
and preparation of bid documents for the 2023 street improvements. The estimated fees are $54,236 for
this work which will be completed this winter to allow for a spring bid and summer 2023 construction.
Motion by Bailey second by Ryan to approve Bolton & Menk’s final design proposal for the 2023 street
improvement project in the amount of $54,236. Motion carried 4-0-0.
LEGAL
Nuisance Property Violation – 1 Langford Avenue Update
Attorney Riggs updated the Council on the 1 Langford Avenue cleanup. Riggs stated that he has had
conversations with their attorneys, but the owner is still resisting with little progress happening. The police
department was instructed to write tickets for expired vehicles.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution 2022-24: Adopting the 2023 Budget and Establishing the Tax Levy for Payable 2023
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Administrator Vahlsing stated that the Truth in Taxation meeting was held on December 6. No public
comments were received at the meeting. The final budget shows a maximum proposed levy increase of
6.8% for 2023.
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Bailey to adopt Resolution 2022-24 adopting the 2023 budget and
establishing the tax levy of $1,183,301 payable in 2023. Motion carried 4-0-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2022-25: A Resolution Committing Capital Fund Balances
Administrator Vahlsing stated that the general accounting standard (GASB 54) requires all public entities to
set year end Capital fund balances before the end of the current year contingent on audited final numbers.
The final year-end capital fund amounts will not be known until the 2022 audit is completed.
Motion by Ryan seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution 2022-25 committing capital fund balances.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
Approve Transfer of Fire Department Year End Remaining Funds to Capital Fund
Administrator Vahlsing stated that council approval is needed to move the year end Fire Department budget
balance to the capital fund. The actual transfer amount will be determined by the auditors as part of the 2022
audit.
Motion by Bailey seconded by Henke to approve the transfer of fire department year end remaining funds to
capital funds. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Approve Transfer of Street Maintenance Year End Remaining Funds to Capital Fund
Administrator Vahlsing stated that council approval is needed to move the year end Street Maintenance
Department budget balance to the capital fund. The actual transfer amount will be determined by the
auditors as part of the 2022 audit.
Motion by Ryan seconded by Bailey to approve the transfer of public works year end remaining funds,
including street maintenance, pool, and parks, to capital funds. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Approve Transfer of Excess Funds from the Library Book Budget to Capital Fund
Administrator Vahlsing stated that council approval is needed to move excess funds from the library book
budget to the capital fund. The actual transfer amount will be determined by the auditors as part of the 2022
audit.
Motion by Henke seconded by Rechtzigel to approve the transfer of excess library book funds to capital
funds. Motion carried 4-0-0.
2023 Tobacco License Renewals
Kenyon Market
River Country Co-Op (Speedway)
Kenyon Municipal Liquor Store
Motion by Rechtzigel seconded by Ryan to approve to approve the 2023 tobacco license renewals.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
KMU Commission Wage Increase
Mayor Henke stated that the KMU Commission asked about the possibility of a raise in their yearly wage. It
has been many years since the KMU Commissioners have had a raise. They are currently paid $1,200 per
year.
Motion by Rechtzigel seconded by Bailey to adopt a wage increase of $200 per year starting in 2023 for the
KMU Commissioners. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Police Department – Approval to lease a New Printer/Scanner/Fax Machine
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Administrator Vahlsing stated that the Police Department requested approval to lease a Cannon
printer/copier/fax machine. The lowest of three quotes was received from Loffler with a lease price of
$43.63 a month. The term of the lease would be 60 months.
Motion by Ryan second by Henke to approve the lease from Loffler for a Cannon printer/copier/fax machine
at a price of $43.63 per month. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Holiday Office Closings
Administrator Vahlsing requested approval for City Offices/Library to close on Friday, December 23 at noon
and the library to be closed on Saturday, December 24.
Motion by Bailey seconded by Ryan to close the City Office and Library at noon on Friday, December 23
and close the library on Saturday, December 24.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
KMU Meeting: Tuesday, December 20 @ 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 10 @ 7 p.m.
COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTs
Administrator Vahlsing thanked everyone involved with Christmas in Kenyon and thanked Dan Rechtzigel
for his time on the Council.
Engineer Olinger thanked Dan Rechtzigel for serving on the council and stated he had great respect for his
approach to projects.
Attorney Riggs enjoyed working with Dan and all the council members. He wished everyone happy holidays.
Council members Bailey and Ryan thanked Dan for his time on the council and his help in answering all
their questions.
Mayor Henke wished everyone a merry Christmas and happy new year. He thought Christmas in Kenyon and
Rose Fest both went well this year. He thanked Dan for the input and expertise that he brought to the
council.
Councilman Rechtzigel stated that he had enjoyed working with everyone.
Randy Eggert stated he is looking at grants and a spot in town, possibly in the parking lot by the generating
plant, for a future EB charging station.
Motion by Ryan second by Bailey to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0-0.
Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Douglas Henke, Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VII.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Engineering
ITEM TYPE: Engineering
AGENDA SECTION: ENGINEERING
SUBJECT: General Project update
SUGGESTED ACTION: The City Engineer will provide an update on the Pearl Creek Sewer
Main replacement and the 2023 Street improvement projects. See
attached memo below.
ATTACHMENTS:
01.1_General Project Update.pdf
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General Project Update
Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Construction plans will be about 50% complete in the
coming week. There will likely be a minor route change for
the new forcemain; we’ll have additional details on this at a
later meeting. Construction and anticipated working limits
are now understood. In the coming month, we’ll be in touch
with property owners to start initial conversations about
easements needed.
Requested Action:
None – for information only.
2023 Street Improvements
Aerial imagery used in design was collected earlier this year. Design work for this project will begin in once the sewer
project design is nearing completion (late February/early march). Until this time, progress will be minimal.
Requested Action:
None – for information only.
H:\KENYON_CI_MN\_General\Council Meetings\2023\01 - Jan 2023\01.1_General Project Update.docx
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VIII.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Legal
ITEM TYPE: Legal
AGENDA SECTION: LEGAL
SUBJECT: Nuisance Property Violation - 1 Langford Av. update
SUGGESTED ACTION: The City Attorney will provide an update.
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VIII.B
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Legal
ITEM TYPE: Legal
AGENDA SECTION: LEGAL
SUBJECT: 2023 Appointments and Designations
SUGGESTED ACTION: 1. Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 4 Year Term
1. Chris Mallery
2. Doug Henke (Council)
3. Mary Bailey (Council)
2. Library Board – 3 Year Term
1. Kevin Anderson
2. Heidi Haugen
3. Planning Commission – 2 Year Term
1. Jim Malloy
2. Doug Henke (Council)
4. Public Utility Commission – 3 Year Term
1. Jerry Houglum
5. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) – 3 Year Term
1. Lee Sjolander
6. Park & Recreation
1. Elizabeth Engel
2. Kim Helgeson (Council)
7. Appointments
1. Acting Mayor – Molly Ryan
2. Legal Newspaper – Kenyon Leader
3. Depository – Security State Bank
4. City Attorney – Scott Riggs, Kennedy & Graven Chartered
5. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm
6. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk
7. City Auditor – Abdo Eich and Meyers
8. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland
Securities
9. Investments – As Allowed Per Minnesota Statutes
10. Deputy Clerk – Holli Gudknecht
11. Weed Inspector – Doug Henke
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12. Audit Committee –Doug Henke, Molly Ryan, Kathy Flikke,
Mark Vahlsing
13. Personnel Committee – Doug Henke, Molly Ryan, Mark
Vahlsing
14. Liquor Committee – Doug Henke, Lee Sjolander, Mark
Vahlsing
15. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Doug Henke and Mark
Vahlsing MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VIII.C
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Legal
ITEM TYPE: Legal
AGENDA SECTION: LEGAL
SUBJECT: Resolution 2023-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation
SUGGESTED ACTION: See attached resolution below.
MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2023-01 Establish License Fees and Compensation.docx
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RESOLUTION 2023-01
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH LICENSE FEES AND COMPENSATION
WHEREAS, Section 1000.03 of the Kenyon City Code provides that license fees for licenses
and compensation not specifically set by the Code, shall be fixed and determined by resolution of the
City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following license fees and compensation
shall be effective on or after January 1, 2023.
License Fee
Tobacco $60.00
Liquor On-Sale $1,000.00
Liquor On-Sale Sunday $200.00
On-Sale 3.2 Beer $500.00
Wine – On-Sale $500.00
Special On-Sale 3.2 Beer (Temporary) $25.00/day
Off-Sale 3.2 Beer $100.00
Club On-Sale $300.00
Liquor License Training Verification Fee $100.00
Caterer’s Permit (Special Event Fee) $250.00
Dance $25.00
Garbage $100.00
Recycling $100.00
Peddlers, Canvassers, Transient Merchants $125.00 Investigation
$125.00 Daily
$500.00 Annual
Mobile Merchant $125.00 Initial Application
$75.00 Annual
Sidewalk Obstruction $10.00 License
$20.00 Inspection
Golf Cart Registration $30.00
Golf Cart Annual Renewal $10.00
Rental Unit $30.00 Every 3 Years
$10.00 Per - Additional Unit
Fee/Not to Exceed $100
Animal Control Fee
Cat/Dog License, Spayed/Neutered $5.00
Cat/Dog License, Not Spayed/Neutered $10.00
Penalty after May 1 $2.00
Duplicate License $1.00
Public Safety Fee
Police or Fire Report $25.00
Disorderly Properties Service Call $150.00
**Fire Call $1,000.00
**Extraordinary Time / Equipment See Attachment B
Fire Dept. / First Responder Repeated Non-Fire or Non- Medical Calls
(More than 3 calls in 12 months) $100.00
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Planning and Zoning Fee
Conditional Use Permit $150.00
Rezoning $150.00
Variance $150.00
Parcel Split or Lot Combination $250.00 (plus Recording Fees)
Street Excavation and Right-of-Way Permit $200.00
Excavation Permit per lineal foot $.30 / lineal ft.
Obstruction Permit (roll-off, dumpster) $25 per day over 8 hrs.
Demolition Permit $30.00 Residential
$60.00 Commercial
Sign Permit $30.00
Moving Permit $50.00
Burning Permit $20.00
Building Permit Per U.B.C.
General Government Charges Fee
Comprehensive Plan $75.00/Book
City Code $150.00/Book
Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal $.05/Lineal Foot
Bad Check Charge $35.00
Copies $.25/Page
Notary $1.00
Video Copy $25.00
Video Tape $15.00
Fax Use Incoming: $.50/Page
Outgoing: $1.00/ 1st Page,
$.25 subsequent pages
Special Council Meeting or Planning Committee $500.00
Meeting on behalf of one individual
General Government Compensation Fee
Mileage IRS Rate
Park and Recreation - Depot Park Fee
Deposit $50.00
Monday through Friday Rent $40.00
Saturday & Sunday Rent $50.00
Utility Costs Fee
Sanitary Sewer See Attachment A
Storm Sewer Maintenance See Attachment A
Storm Sewer Utility See Attachment A
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Kenyon on this 10th day of January, 2023.
ATTEST:
___________________________ ______________________________
Mark Vahlsing, City Administrator Molly Ryan, Acting Mayor
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ATTACHMENT A
SANITARY SEWER (effective April 2022 billing)
Residential and commercial sanitary sewer rates
Sewer per M $6.10
Base Rate
1" service line or less $ 21.70 per month
1.5" service line $ 69.50 per month
2" service line $ 104.00 per month
3" service line or less $ 185.00 per month
Sewer Connection Fee $844
for new homes (effective 1/1/07)
STORM SEWER
Residential $ 7.28 per month
Other land uses Determined by REF Schedule
Approved 1-14-20
(used to pay for maintenance of
storm sewer mains, outlets &
STORM SEWER MAINTENANCE FEE culverts)
Residential $4.03 per parcel per month
Non- Residential $8.05 per parcel per month
Multi-Family Res. $2.01 multiplied by units
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ATTACHMENT B
FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTRA FEES/CHARGES
Equipment Fee per hour
Engine $170
Tanker $160
Grass Rig/Mini Pumper/Equip. $120
Supplies: (All supplies that are incurred will be billed out at the cost incurred)
Class A Foam $150 per pail
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
VIII.D
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Legal
ITEM TYPE: Legal
AGENDA SECTION: LEGAL
SUBJECT: Kennedy & Graven 2023 Rates for Legal Services
SUGGESTED ACTION: Kennedy & Graven is proposing an increase to 2023 rates for legal
services:
$188.00 per hour ($180 in 2022) for general civil and prosecution
matters,
$221.50 per hour ($212 in 2022) for litigation, general city
development projects,
real estate, cable and telecommunication related matters, and
employment matters,
$265.00 per hour ($251 in 2022) for pass through matters including
developer and project costs which the city is to be reimbursed.
See attached letter from City Attorney below.
MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
City_of_Kenyon_2023_Legal_Rate_Letter.pdf
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Kennedy Offices in Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street, Suite 700
& Minneapolis Minneapolis MN 55402-1299
Graven Saint Paul (612) 337-9300 telephone
(612) 337-9310 fax
St. Cloud http://www.kennedy-graven.com
C H A R T E R E D Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
SCOTT J. RIGGS
Attorney at Law
Direct Dial (612) 337-9260
email: sriggs@kennedy-graven.com
December 23, 2022
VIA EMAIL
City of Kenyon City Council
c/o Mark Vahlsing
City Administrator
City of Kenyon
709 Second Street
Kenyon, MN 55946
RE: 2023 Rates for Legal Services
Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
I am writing to thank you for allowing Kennedy & Graven, Chartered the opportunity to serve as legal
counsel for the City of Kenyon and in reference to proposed rates for legal services for the upcoming year.
For 2023, I propose that legal rates for the City of Kenyon would be as follows: $188.00 per hour for general
civil and prosecution matters, $221.50 per hour for litigation, general city development projects, real estate,
cable and telecommunication related matters, and employment matters, and $265.00 per hour for
reimbursable/developer pass through matters (e.g., projects for which the City is to be reimbursed for legal
costs by a developer). Rates for bond work would be charged in accordance with our regular governmental
rates for this type of work. These are the same rates that I will be generally charging in 2023 to other clients
that I serve as the city attorney.
I have thoroughly enjoyed both being involved in the growth and development of the City and working with
the city council and staff members. Thank you once again for allowing Kennedy & Graven, Chartered to
continue to serve the City as legal counsel.
Sincerely,
KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED
Scott J. Riggs
Kenyon City Attorney
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AGENDA ITEM NO. XI.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Finance
ITEM TYPE: New Business
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Resolution 2023-02: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of
2022 Donations
SUGGESTED ACTION: The Council is required to adopt a resolution annually accepting
donations. See resolution attached below.
MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 2023-02 Authorizing Acceptance of 2022 Donations.docx
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RESOLUTION 2023-02
CITY OF KENYON
COUNTY OF GOODHUE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 DONATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Kenyon received various donations in the amount of $23,281.24
in 2022; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Kenyon authorizes the
acceptance of 2022 donations in the amount of $23,281.24.
Adopted by the Kenyon City Council on this 10th day of January 2023.
Molly Ryan
Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Mark R. Vahlsing
City Administrator
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AGENDA ITEM NO. XI.B
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Administration
ITEM TYPE: New Business
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Set Council work session (January 23 or 24 th at 6:00 pm) to
review Infrastructure Management Plan Financial Impact
Summary.
George Eilertson-Northland Securities
SUGGESTED ACTION: George Eilertson and the City Engineer will review the estimated
financial impacts and payment options for the 10-year Infrastructure
management plan. We would like to schedule a Council work
session for either Monday January 23 or Tuesday the 24th. The
meeting should not last more than one hour.
MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. XI.C
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Finance
ITEM TYPE: New Business
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Proposed 8% Increase to Sanitary Sewer Rates
SUGGESTED ACTION: The 2023 Sanitary Sewer Budget includes an 8% rate increase. The
increase was reviewed at the October 26,2023 work session.
The increase would be
2022 (Current rate) 2023 (Proposed)
Base rate Base Rate
1" meter $21.70 1" meter $23.44
1.5" $69.50 1.5" $75.06
2" $104.00 2" $112.32
3" 185.00 3" 199.80
User (Per 1000 gallons) $6.10 User (Per 1000
gallons) $6.61
Over 95% of the meters are 1". The larger meters are commercial
and industrial customers. See further information attached below.
MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
DOC010623.pdf
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AGENDA ITEM NO. XI.D
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Finance
ITEM TYPE: New Business
AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: Change City Signatories at Security State Bank of Kenyon
SUGGESTED ACTION: Council approval is needed to change signatories on the City account
at the Security State Bank of Kenyon.
1.Remove Dan Rectzigel
2. Add Molly Ryan to account.
MOTION NEEDED
ATTACHMENTS:
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AGENDA ITEM NO.
XII.A
Agenda Item Summary
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE: January 10, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Holli Gudknecht, Administration
ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous
AGENDA SECTION: F.Y.I. - Department Updates
SUBJECT: FYI
SUGGESTED ACTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1-10-23 FYI.doc
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January 10, 2023
FOR YOUR INFORMATION. . .
This section is to highlight projects and events that do not require Council action but are necessary to keep you informed.
Department reports and commission/committee minutes will be contained in this section.
Library Report
Liquor Store Report
No Report
Police Dept. Report
KMU
Agenda and minutes from December 20, 2022
Agenda and minutes from December 20, 2022 – Special Meeting
Park & Recreation Committee
Agenda from January 9, 2023
Planning Commission Meeting
No Meeting
EDA
No Meeting
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