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What happened
- Public hearing held on proposed interim cannabis ordinance; no public comment received.
- Ordinance 101 adopted 4-0-0, imposing a cannabis business moratorium and authorizing a study; Resolution 2023-11 approved summary publication.
- Ordinance 102 adopted 4-0-0 prohibiting use of cannabis and hemp in public places; Resolution 2023-19 approved summary publication.
- Tyler See of Abdo presented the 2022 City and KMU audits; the city received an "Unmodified" or clean opinion.
- Resolution 2023-18 approved, terminating tax abatement after decertification of TIF District No. 4-4 (45) for the Sunset Home sale.
- Council released the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement, covenants and Contract for Private Development with the Sunset Home.
- Shea Electric quote of $6,673 approved to repair and retrofit library light fixtures; rebates were available this year.
- Motorola Solutions police body cameras approved at total cost $37,990, offset by a $12,600 Snow Drifters club donation.
- Fire Relief Association raffle at the Fireman's Dance on November 25, 2023 approved.
- Budget work session set for Wednesday, September 6 at 5:00 p.m. to review the 2024 draft budget.
- Consent agenda approved payment of check numbers 75043 through 75146 and 4565E through 4590E.
What was asked 17 raised · 6 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.
CITIZEN COMMENT Tedd Pederson, 117 4th St., asked about the status of the Cannabis Ordinances. He was wondering how the local ordinance would fit with the new State laws legalizing Cannabis.
Citizen comment period question ahead of the cannabis public hearing and ordinance votes.
At the meetingNo direct answer is recorded in the citizen comment section; City Attorney Riggs later reviewed the proposed interim ordinance and the council adopted Ordinances 101 and 102.
The interim ordinances were replaced by a permanent one. Kenyon adopted Ordinance 101 imposing a moratorium and Ordinance 102 prohibiting public use in August 2023, then adopted Ordinance No. 112 amending the city code pertaining to cannabis and hemp businesses on January 14 2025. The state framework the local rules sit under is Minnesota Statute 342.13, which authorizes a local government to adopt an ordinance regarding cannabis businesses and to issue local certifications and registrations. We hold no written attorney analysis of the interaction.
1-14-25 council packet; 12.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated · taken up again 2025-01-14
He stated that the contractor has indicated they will start the project in September. 2023 Street Maintenance Improvement Project Engineer Olinger reviewed the status of the street maintenance project. The contractor has not indicated when they will start.
Engineering update on the status of the street maintenance project.
At the meetingNo start date given.
Work started in October. The contractor appeared unexpectedly in early October 2023 to do preliminary work, with street work expected to begin within a week or two, and by November 14 2023 milling was under way with paving to start the following week. The contract had been awarded to Bituminous Materials Inc on June 13 2023 at $450,693.95 against a $547,705 engineer's estimate.
10.10.23 Council Packet; 11.14.23 Council Packet Agenda; factbook KENYON_BIDS.md · taken up again 2023-10-10
He stated that the contractor has indicated they will start the project in September. 2023 Street Maintenance Improvement Project Engineer Olinger reviewed the status of the street maintenance project.
Engineering update on the Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.
At the meetingOnly that the contractor indicated September.
The September start slipped to mid-October. On October 10 2023 the engineer reported the contractor would start that Thursday or Friday, and by November 14 2023 half the lift station driveway was installed with Ellingson Drainage boring the new forcemain lines. BCM Construction held the contract at $1,241,494.22 and did not reach closeout until July 2025.
The contractor indicated a September start and did not begin until the second week of October.
10.10.23 Council Packet; 11.14.23 Council Packet Agenda; factbook KENYON_BIDS.md · taken up again 2023-10-10
Sale of Kenyon Sunset Home Attorney Riggs stated that due to the pending sale of the Sunset Home there were several agreements and covenants that needed to be released by the city.
Legal steps tied to the pending Sunset Home sale.
At the meetingCouncil approved Resolution 2023-18 terminating the tax abatement and approved release of the Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement, covenants, and Contract for Private Development, 4-0-0.
The releases were approved 4-0-0 along with Resolution 2023-18 terminating the tax abatement, and the site moved into redevelopment. By February 2025 the city was presenting the Sunset Home site as a candidate for a Minnesota DEED redevelopment grant, and by 2026 the council had approved $1,855,000 in tax increment assistance over 26 years on May 18 and created TIF District No. 2-1 by Resolution 2026-18 on June 30. Rebound reported seeking $3,000,000 from investors in August 2026. We hold no closing date for the original sale.
2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda; factbook Development, TIF and land · taken up again 2026-06-30
LEGAL Review of Ordinance for Cannabis City Attorney Riggs reviewed the draft interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium of the operation of Cannabis.
Interim ordinance adopted pending a study of cannabis regulation.
At the meetingOrdinance 101 approved 4-0-0 and Resolution 2023-11 authorizing publication by title and summary approved 4-0-0.
The moratorium ran its course into a permanent ordinance. Ordinance 101 passed 4-0-0 with Resolution 2023-11 authorizing publication by title and summary, also 4-0-0, and the public hearing drew no public comment. On January 14 2025 the council adopted Ordinance No. 112 amending the city code pertaining to cannabis and hemp businesses. We hold no completed cannabis land use study and no stated moratorium expiration date.
9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda; 1-14-25 council packet · taken up again 2025-01-14
OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Fire Relief Association Request for Approval of Raffle at Fireman's Dance on November 25, 2023 Administrator Vahlsing stated that Fire Relief Association had requested approval to conduct a raffle on November 25.
Gambling/raffle permit approval request.
At the meetingApproved 4-0-0 on motion by Bailey, second by Helgeson.
The raffle was approved 4-0-0 on a motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson, and the city then moved the association onto a formal premises permit. On March 12 2024 the council adopted Resolution 2024-06 approving a lawful gambling premises permit for the Kenyon Firemen's Relief Association at the Kenyon Fire Hall, 620 Centennial Drive, carried 3-0-0. We hold no state gambling permit application for the November 25 2023 raffle.
9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda; 3.12.24 Council Packet Agenda · taken up again 2024-03-12
The replacement cost could come out of building capital or it could also be included in next year's budget. Mayor Henke asked if any other quotes were received.
Asked during consideration of the $6,673 Shea Electric quote to repair and retrofit library light fixtures.
At the meetingNo answer is recorded; the council approved the Shea Electric quote.
No competing quote for the library lighting retrofit appears in our bid record, which lists 43 competitive processes from 2019 to 2026 and none for library lights. Shea Electric's $6,673 stood alone.
A $6,673 award needs council approval plus two quotes under Administrative Policy No. 34, but that policy was not presented until August 20 2024, a year after this purchase.
KENYON_BIDS.md
Only two cities in the state were awarded money. He is going to pursue additional grants and donations on an annual basis.
Body camera funding after the city was not awarded state SRT BWC money.
No list of grant applications or donations toward body camera costs appears in our record. The system went live, with Chief Sjoblom reporting in December 2023 that the body cameras were up and running, and the recurring vendor charge visible in the record is a Motorola annual unlimited storage invoice of $1,696.17 paid February 28 2025. A grant application log and the donation receipts would settle what was raised against the $5,488 annual cost.
12.12.23 Council Packet and Agenda; 3-11-25 council packet
He stated that the first year's upfront cost is $16,038. The annual cost over the next four years will be $5488. A donation from the Snow drifters club of $12,600 was received previously.
Cost breakdown presented to justify approving the Motorola Solutions body camera purchase.
At the meetingCouncil approved the Motorola quote at a total cost of $37,990.
The $37,990 total reconciles exactly: $16,038 in year one plus four years at $5,488 is $37,990. The first-year split does not. Applying the $12,600 Snow Drifters donation to a $16,038 first-year cost leaves $3,438, not the $4,038 the minutes record as coming from the police budget. We hold no Motorola quote or contract to explain the $600 gap.
The minutes put the remaining first-year cost at $4,038, but $16,038 less the $12,600 donation is $3,438, a $600 discrepancy.
9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda
Replacement of Library Lights - Michelle Otte- Library Director Library Director Michelle Otte requested Council approval of a quote by Shea Electric in the amount of $6673 to repair and retrofit the light fixtures in the library.
Deteriorating overhead lights and broken ballasts in the library.
At the meetingApproved 4-0-0 on motion by Sjolander, second by Bailey.
The quote was approved 4-0-0 on a motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey, but we hold no signed Shea Electric quote and no designation of which fund paid. The city handled a comparable building repair differently the following year, approving a $7,650 Heyn Brothers quote for the public works shop roof 5-0-0 with the scope described in the request for council action. The signed quote and the paid invoice would settle the funding source.
9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda; 6.11.24 Council Packet and Agenda
There are fixtures with broken ballasts that do not function. The replacement cost could come out of building capital or it could also be included in next year's budget.
Funding source for the approved $6,673 retrofit.
At the meetingVahlsing recommended replacing this year; the minutes do not record which fund was chosen.
The minutes never record which fund paid the $6,673, and no budget amendment or capital fund entry appears in our record. The city does state funding sources on comparable items, naming library fund dollars for the full cost of the library door in July 2024 and the general fund budget for a $2,934 seminar and lodging package in January 2025. The absence here is an omission in the record rather than a matter left undecided.
7.9.24 Council Packet Agenda; 1-14-25 council packet
Set Council Work Session to Review 2024 Draft Budget 9 Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to schedule a council work session to review the 2024 draft budget for Wednesday, September 6 at 5:00 pm.
Setting the schedule for reviewing the proposed 2024 budget and levy.
At the meetingMotion carried 4-0-0.
The work session was scheduled 4-0-0 for Wednesday September 6 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to review the levy-funded portion of the draft, attended by administration, police, fire, streets, pool and parks, with a second session set for October on the enterprise funds. We hold no 2024 draft budget or levy document from that session. The announced September maximum for 2024 came in at 8%.
The same boilerplate appears with two different deadlines, saying the maximum levy must be certified by the end of September in the September packet and by the end of December in the December packet.
9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda; 12.12.23 Council Packet and Agenda
Summary of 2022 City Audit – Tyler See, Abdo Tyler See presented a summary of the 2022 City and KMU audits and an overview of the overall City financial condition. The city received an "Unmodified" or clean opinion on the audit.
Summary presentation of the 2022 City and KMU audits and overall financial condition.
At the meetingPresented as the audit result.
The unmodified opinion is consistent with the pattern, since Abdo reported unmodified opinions on the 2022, 2023 and 2024 audits in successive years, but we hold no signed audit report for any of them. Clean opinions did not mean clean books: the auditor flagged the Granicus and Catalis subscriptions as an unbudgeted 2025 variance, and Abdo charged a one-time $15,000 to reconcile January through July 2025 records. The city switched auditors in December 2024, awarding BerganKDV at $27,540 over CliftonLarsonAllen at $97,640.
8-20-24 AGENDA; 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda; factbook KENYON_BIDS.md and KENYON_IT_SPEND.md
The Chief also stated that the PD was not awarded any SRT BWC money from the State. Only two cities in the state were awarded money.
Explaining why no state grant funds are offsetting the body camera purchase.
At the meetingStated as fact; no source cited.
We hold no state award list for the soft body armor and body-worn camera grant program, so the claim that only two cities statewide were funded cannot be checked. No later council passage returns to it. The state grant program's published award list for that round would settle it.
no source in our holdings · would settle it: The state award list for the SRT body-worn camera grant program
A device is also included that allows video to be uploaded to the squad videos. The upload device costs approximately $4000.
Additional equipment included with the body camera purchase.
At the meetingGiven only as an approximate figure.
No itemized Motorola quote appears in our record, so the upload device price stands only as the chief's approximation. The Motorola invoices we do hold are for other items: $1,696.17 for annual unlimited storage in February 2025 and $12,196.44 in May 2025 for an APX6000 portable radio with a microphone, charger and accessory kit. The itemized purchase quote would settle the device price.
3-11-25 council packet; 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated · would settle it: The itemized Motorola quote showing the exact price of the upload device
Utility Operations Superintendent Eggert stated that there were rebates available for this type of project this year. But the rebates may not be available next year.
Argument for doing the library light retrofit in 2023 rather than budgeting it for 2024.
At the meetingStated without a rebate amount or program documentation.
We hold no rebate program terms, no rebate amount and no expiration date, so the urgency argument cannot be tested and it is not clear the city ever claimed a rebate. The claim came from the city's own utility operations superintendent, which means the program documentation would be an internal Kenyon Municipal Utilities record rather than a third-party one. The KMU rebate schedule for the relevant year would settle it.
9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda · would settle it: The utility rebate program terms, rebate amount, and expiration date
She stated that the condition of the overhead lights in the library is continuing to deteriorate. There are fixtures with broken ballasts that do not function.
Justification for the lighting replacement request.
At the meetingAccepted; Administrator Vahlsing recommended replacement this year.
We hold no inspection report and no count of nonfunctioning fixtures in the library. The condition claim was accepted without documentation and the retrofit was approved the same night. A fixture inventory or the electrician's assessment would settle how many fixtures had failed.
no source in our holdings · would settle it: An inspection or count of nonfunctioning fixtures in the library
Decisions 7 motions
Who did what
| Person | At this meeting |
|---|---|
| Doug Henke Mayor | Called the meeting to order, asked whether other quotes were received for the library lights, seconded resolutions 2023-11, 2023-19 and 2023-18, and thanked staff. |
| Kim Helgeson Council Member | Moved to approve the agenda, consent agenda and budget work session; seconded ordinance and raffle motions; thanked the Rose Fest Committee and Wayne Ehrich. |
| Lee Sjolander Council Member | Moved approval of Resolutions 2023-11, 2023-19 and 2023-18 and of the Shea Electric library lighting quote. |
| Mary Bailey Council Member | Moved approval of Ordinances 101 and 102, the Sunset Home releases, the Fire Relief raffle, the body camera purchase and adjournment. |
| Molly Ryan Council Member | Absent from the meeting. |
| Mark Vahlsing City Administrator | Presented the Fire Relief raffle request, recommended replacing the library lights this year, and thanked the Rose Fest committee. |
| Scott Riggs City Attorney | Reviewed the proposed cannabis ordinances and explained agreements and covenants needing release for the Sunset Home sale. |
| Derik Olinger City Engineer | Updated Council on the Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer project and the 2023 street maintenance project. |
| Tyler See Auditor, Abdo | Presented a summary of the 2022 City and KMU audits and the city's financial condition. |
| Jeff Sjoblom Police Chief | Requested approval to purchase Motorola body cameras and outlined costs, the Snow Drifters donation and grant plans. |
| Michelle Otte Library Director | Requested approval of the Shea Electric quote to repair and retrofit library light fixtures. |
| Nicole Eggert Utility Operations Superintendent | Noted rebates were available this year for the lighting project but may not be next year. |
| Wayne Ehrich Public Works Director/Superintendent | Attended; thanked by Council Member Helgeson for finding ways to save money at the sewer plant and parks. |
| Brian Homeier Police Officer | Attended the meeting. |
| Tedd Pederson Resident, 117 4th St. | Asked about the status of the cannabis ordinances during citizen comment. |
| Molly Pederson Attendee | Attended the meeting. |
Organizations named: Abdo, Kenyon Municipal Utilities (KMU), Shea Electric, Motorola Solutions, Kenyon Sunset Home, Fire Relief Association, Snow Drifters club, Office of Cannabis Management, Rose Fest Committee, Kenyon Police Department, Kenyon Public Library
Figures
| Amount | What |
|---|---|
| $6,673 | Shea Electric quote to repair and retrofit library light fixtures |
| $16,038 | First year upfront cost of police body cameras |
| $5,488 | Annual body camera cost over the next four years |
| $12,600 | Donation from the Snow Drifters club applied to first-year body camera cost |
| $4,038 | Remaining first-year body camera cost from the current year PD budget |
| $4,000 | Approximate cost of device allowing video upload to squad videos |
| $37,990 | Total approved cost of Motorola Solutions police body cameras |
Said at the meeting
He was wondering how the local ordinance would fit with the new State laws legalizing Cannabis.
Tedd Pederson, 117 4th St., resident · minutes, verbatim
The city received an "Unmodified" or clean opinion on the audit.
Tyler See, Abdo (auditor) / record of presentation · minutes, verbatim
He stated that the contractor has indicated they will start the project in September.
Derik Olinger, City Engineer · packet, verbatim
She stated that the condition of the overhead lights in the library is continuing to deteriorate.
Michelle Otte, Library Director · packet, verbatim
Utility Operations Superintendent Eggert stated that there were rebates available for this type of project this year.
Nicole Eggert, Utility Operations Superintendent · minutes, verbatim
The Chief also stated that the PD was not awarded any SRT BWC money from the State.
Jeff Sjoblom, Police Chief · minutes, verbatim
Resolutions and ordinances
- Approving Publication of Ordinance NoRes. 2023-11
- Approving Publication of Ordinance NoRes. 2023-19
- Approving Termination of Tax Abatement after Decertification of TIF District NoRes. 2023-18
- Authorizing a Study and Imposing a Moratorium on the Operation of Cannabis Businesses within the City of Kenyon Motion byOrd. 101
- Adding a New Chapter to the Kenyon City Code to Prohibit the Use of Cannabis and Hemp in Public Places Moton by Bailey, SOrd. 102
Agenda
Each item links to where it appears in the packet.
- I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
- II. CITIZEN COMMENTS
- III. ADOPT AGENDA
- III.A Adopt Agenda
- IV. CONSENT AGENDA
- V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS
- V.A Approval of Minutes and Appointments
- VI. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS
- VI.A Public Hearing - Interim Ordinance and Moratorium on Cannabis businesses
- VI.B Summary of 2022 City Audit -Tyler See - Abdo
- VII. ENGINEERING
- VII.A Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
- VIII. LEGAL
- VIII.A Review of Ordinance No. 101 (interim ordinance) Cannabis
- VIII.B Sale of Kenyon Sunset Home
- IX. FINANCIAL
- X. OLD BUSINESS
- XI. NEW BUSINESS
- XI.A Replacement of Library Lights - Michelle Otte- Library Director
- XI.B Fire Relief Association Request for Approval of Raffle at Fireman's Dance on
- XI.C Set Council Work Session to Review 2024 Proposed (Levy) Budget
- XI.D Purchase Motorola Police Body Cameras – Chief Sjoblom
- XII. F.Y.I. - Department Updates
- XIII. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS
- XIV. ADJOURNMENT
- A. City Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2023
- A. Public Hearing – Proposed Interim Ordinance 101 Cannabis
- B. Summary of 2022 City Audit -Tyler See - Abdo
- A. Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
- A. Review of Ordinances for Cannabis
- B. Sale of Kenyon Sunset Home
- A. Fire Relief Association Request for Approval of Raffle at Fireman's Dance on
- B. Replacement of Library Lights - Michelle Otte- Library Director
- C. Set Council Work Session to Review 2024 Draft Budget
- D. Purchase Motorola Police Body Cameras – Chief Sjoblom
- XII. OTHER BUSINESS
- A. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
Full packet text (138k characters)
The minutes
Official minutes as adopted, from 9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda; text extracted from the PDF.
Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th day of August 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henke.
- Present
- Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey
- Absent
- Molly Ryan
- Also present
- City Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Police Officer Brian Homeier, Attorney Scott Riggs, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, City Engineer Derik Olinger, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Tyler See from Abdo, Tedd and Molly Pederson
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizen Comment
Tedd Pederson, 117 4th St., asked about the status of the Cannabis Ordinances. He was wondering how the local ordinance would fit with the new State laws legalizing Cannabis.
Adopt Agenda
Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75043 through 75146; 4565E through 4590E.
Motion carried 5-0-0Presentations / Public Hearings / Recognitions / Prolamations
Public Hearing – Proposed Interim Ordinance 101 Cannabis
City Attorney Riggs reviewed the proposed Cannabis Ordinance. No public comment received.
Summary of 2022 City Audit – Tyler See, Abdo
Tyler See presented a summary of the 2022 City and KMU audits and an overview of the overall City financial condition. The city received an "Unmodified" or clean opinion on the audit.
Engineering
Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Engineer Olinger updated the Council on the Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer project. He stated that the contractor has indicated they will start the project in September.
2023 Street Maintenance Improvement Project Engineer Olinger reviewed the status of the street maintenance project. The contractor has not indicated when they will start.
Legal
Review of Ordinance for Cannabis
City Attorney Riggs reviewed the draft interim ordinance authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium of the operation of Cannabis. Approve Ordinance 101: Authorizing a Study and Imposing a Moratorium on the Operation of Cannabis Businesses within the City of Kenyon
Motion by Bailey, Second by Helgeson to approve Ordinance 101.
Motion Carried 4-0-0Resolution 2023-11: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 101 by Title and Summary
Motion by Sjolander, second by Henke to approve Resolution 2023-11. Motion Carried 4-0-0. 8 City Attorney Riggs reviewed proposed Ordinance 102 which would prohibit use of Cannabis in public places. Approve Ordinance 102: Adding a New Chapter to the Kenyon City Code to Prohibit the Use of Cannabis and Hemp in Public Places Moton by Bailey, Second by Helgeson to approve Ordinance 102.
Motion Carried 4-0-0Resolution 2023-19: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 102 by Title and Summary
Motion by Sjolander, second by Henke to approve Resolution 2023-19. Motion Carried 4-0-0.
Sale of Kenyon Sunset Home
Attorney Riggs stated that due to the pending sale of the Sunset Home there were several agreements and covenants that needed to be released by the city.
Resolution 2023-18 Approving Termination of Tax Abatement after Decertification of TIF District
No. 4-4 (45). Moton by Sjolander, second by Henke to approve Resolution 2023-18. Motion Carried 4-0-0.
Motion by Bailey and Second by Helgeson to Approve release of: Purchase and Redevelopment Agreement, covenants and the contract for Private Development with the Sunset Home. Motion Carried 4-0-0.
Old Business
New Business
Fire Relief Association Request for Approval of Raffle at Fireman's Dance on November 25, 2023
Administrator Vahlsing stated that Fire Relief Association had requested approval to conduct a raffle on November 25. Motion Bailey, Second by Helgeson to approve raffle by Fireman's Relief Association on November 25, 2023. Motion Caried 4-0-0.
Replacement of Library Lights - Michelle Otte- Library Director
Library Director Michelle Otte requested Council approval of a quote by Shea Electric in the amount of $6673 to repair and retrofit the light fixtures in the library. She stated that the condition of the overhead lights in the library is continuing to deteriorate. There are fixtures with broken ballasts that do not function. The replacement cost could come out of building capital or it could also be included in next year's budget. Mayor Henke asked if any other quotes were received.
Utility Operations Superintendent Eggert stated that there were rebates available for this type of project this year. But the rebates may not be available next year.
Administrator Vahlsing recommended that due to the poor condition of the lights they should be replaced this year.
Motion by Sjolander, second by Bailey to approve the quote of Shea Electric to repair and retrofit the library light fixtures. Motion Carried 4-0-0.
Set Council Work Session to Review 2024 Draft Budget
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Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to schedule a council work session to review the 2024 draft budget for Wednesday, September 6 at 5:00 pm. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Purchase Motorola Police Body Cameras – Chief Sjoblom
Chief Sjolander requested Council approval to purchase body cameras for the police officers. He stated that the first year's upfront cost is $16,038. The annual cost over the next four years will be $5488. A donation from the Snow drifters club of $12,600 was received previously. That amount will be applied to the first- year cost of the cameras. The remaining first year cost of $4038 will come out of the current year PD budget. A device is also included that allows video to be uploaded to the squad videos. The upload device costs approximately $4000. The Chief also stated that the PD was not awarded any SRT BWC money from the State. Only two cities in the state were awarded money. He is going to pursue additional grants and donations on an annual basis.
Motion by Bailey, Second by Helgeson to approve the quote of Motorola Solutions for police body cameras at a total cost $37,990. Motion Carried 4-0-0.
Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
KMU Meeting: Tuesday, August 15th @ 4:00 p.m. City Council Work Session: Wednesday September 6 @ 5:00 p.m. City Council Meetings: Tuesday, September 12th @ 7 p.m.
Council And Staff General Comments
Council member Helgeson wanted to also thank the Rose Fest Committee for their work planning this year's event. She also thanked Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehrich for finding ways to save money with the sewer plant and parks.
Mayor Henke thanked Liquor Store Manager, PD, Administrator Vahlsing and all those in the office for all of their hard work.
City Administrator Vahlsing thanked Rose Fest committee for all their hard work.
Motion by Bailey second by Henke to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Motion carried 4-0-0Mark Vahlsing, City Administrator Douglas Henke, Mayor
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City