At the table
| Meeting | What the summary records |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | Moved the consent agenda, Resolution 2026-30, acceptance of the quarterly report and adjournment; thanked Farmer's Market supporters |
| July 14, 2026 | Absent |
| June 30, 2026 | Seconded the agenda and public hearing motions and Resolution 2026-18; moved adoption of Resolution 2026-20 and to adjourn. |
| June 9, 2026 | Seconded the consent agenda, the special meeting scheduling, and adjournment motions |
| May 18, 2026 | Seconded the TIF motion and moved to adjourn |
| April 14, 2026 | Seconded multiple motions and moved not to waive LMCIT state liability limits |
| March 10, 2026 | Moved to approve the hire of the two part-time Administrative Assistants and reminded everyone of the Park and Rec Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 |
| January 28, 2026 | Seconded the motion to adjourn |
| January 13, 2026 | Moved approval of the amended consent agenda, seconded Resolution 2026-03 and the adjournment motion; appointed to Personnel Committee |
| December 9, 2025 | Seconded multiple motions, moved adoption of Ordinance No. 113 and Resolution 2025-25, and reminded everyone of Christmas in Kenyon on December 13 |
| December 2, 2025 | Attended the special meeting; one of two council members present |
| November 12, 2025 | Moved approval of the consent agenda and Resolution 2025-27; seconded several motions |
| October 14, 2025 | Moved approval of the consent agenda; congratulated city hall and the library on the Fall Festival decorating contest grand prize |
| October 6, 2025 | Seconded the motions to close and adjourn the closed session; moved to hire an outside investigator and to adjourn |
| September 9, 2025 | Moved approval of the consent agenda, seconded the pay application and gun range motions; reported Park and Rec planning for Fall Fest October 11 |
| August 26, 2025 | Absent |
| August 12, 2025 | Moved the LRIP grant application and Abdo contract approvals, seconded other motions, and moved to adjourn. |
| July 16, 2025 | Moved adoption of Resolution 2025-22, seconded the Abdo contract, and moved to adjourn |
| July 8, 2025 | Attended via Zoom, seconded the bid acceptance and assessment adoption motions, and thanked everyone for their hard work. |
| June 30, 2025 | Moved to close the meeting, moved to adjourn the closed session and the meeting; seconded the motion directing staff to prepare a resolution. |
| June 10, 2025 | Moved to open the public hearing, to adopt Resolution 2025-17, and to accept Whitney Kyllo's resignation |
| May 13, 2025 | Moved to open the public hearing, to reject all bids, to table the engineering agreement, to approve the KMU agreements, to add bank signatories; voted nay on chickens; announced the Farmer's Market. |
| April 29, 2025 | Present; moved to adjourn at 7:51 p.m. |
| April 8, 2025 | Moved to adopt the agenda, award the chip seal contract, authorize the Taco Express agreement, not waive LMCIT limits, and adjourn; reminded everyone of the April 19 Easter egg hunt at Depot Park |
| March 11, 2025 | Moved the consent agenda, the Taco Express non-renewal, Resolution 2025-10 and adjournment; urged residents to be aware of walkers and bikers in warmer weather. |
| February 11, 2025 | Moved to approve the agenda, seconded several motions, and moved adoption of Resolution 2025-09 |
| January 14, 2025 | Seconded the consent agenda motion and moved adoption of Ordinances 109, 110 and 111 and Resolutions 2025-03 and 2025-05 |
| December 10, 2024 | Moved the consent agenda, the hazard mitigation resolution, the bank signatory change and the holiday closings; reminded everyone of Christmas in Kenyon |
| December 3, 2024 | Moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. |
| November 12, 2024 | Moved or seconded the consent agenda, election canvass, building code agreement and Resolution 2024-27 |
| November 7, 2024 | Voted aye on Resolution 2024-26 and seconded the motion to adjourn |
| October 29, 2024 | Moved to adjourn the closed session at 3:13 p.m. and to adjourn the meeting at 4:06 p.m. |
| October 8, 2024 | Moved the consent agenda, Ordinance 106 and Resolution 2024-23; encouraged attendance at the Fall Festival |
| September 10, 2024 | Absent |
| July 30, 2024 | Present for the budget and levy review |
| July 9, 2024 | Seconded and moved multiple motions, including the consent agenda and the $53,000 roof loan payoff; said Rose Fest plans were coming together. |
| June 20, 2024 | Moved to approve Mike Humpal and South Central Services Cooperative for executive search services |
| June 11, 2024 | Moved approval of the BCM pay request, the lot combination resolution and the liquor request; thanked city staff |
| May 22, 2024 | Seconded Resolution 2024-11 and moved the change in safety deposit box access |
| May 14, 2024 | Moved the amended agenda, Resolution 2024-14, the City Hall door repair, CD signer change, the First Responder loan payoff and the Depot Park liquor request; thanked city staff |
| April 25, 2024 | Moved to table the interim city administrator contract decision and moved to adjourn |
| April 23, 2024 | Attended the work session |
| April 9, 2024 | Moved to adopt the amended agenda and the consent agenda; seconded and moved multiple items; reminded everyone of the April 27 Spring Clean-up |
| February 13, 2024 | Moved approval of the amended agenda, consent agenda, spring clean-up day, pool rates, and the Action Plumbing quote; volunteered to work clean-up day and noted a Park and Rec "Paint and Sip" on March 8. |
| January 9, 2024 | Moved approval of the GIS proposal, annual licenses, and Resolution 2024-02 accepting donations; moved to adjourn |
| December 12, 2023 | Moved approval of the consent agenda, Resolution 2023-30 and adjournment; thanked those involved in Christmas in Kenyon |
| December 5, 2023 | Present at the special meeting |
| November 28, 2023 | Present for the budget work session |
| November 14, 2023 | Moved to close the public hearing, moved adoption of Resolution 2023-26, and reported working with a local cabinet shop donating new cabinets for the Depot kitchen; reminded everyone of Christmas in Kenyon on December 9 |
| October 25, 2023 | Moved to authorize the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to take over charitable gambling and pull tab operations at the Muni; voted Aye. |
| October 10, 2023 | Moved approval of the BMI pay request; wanted more time before deciding on the gambling request; noted the Depot looked great, Trunk or Treat October 29 and Christmas in Kenyon December 9 |
| September 12, 2023 | Seconded multiple motions and moved approval of Bjorkland Compensation Consulting; moved to adjourn |
| September 6, 2023 | Present for the budget and levy review |
| August 8, 2023 | Moved to approve the agenda, consent agenda and budget work session; seconded ordinance and raffle motions; thanked the Rose Fest Committee and Wayne Ehrich. |
| July 11, 2023 | Moved approval of the consent agenda and the 2023 Street Improvement construction engineering proposal; questioned the accuracy of the chicken survey and thanked the community for supporting the Farmers Market. |
| June 13, 2023 | Moved adoption of the Pearl Creek resolution, seconded the police holiday pay and Angie's liquor license motions, and moved to adjourn |
| May 9, 2023 | Moved adoption of Resolution 2023-10, seconded the LMCIT waiver motion, discussed the upcoming Farmers Market, and moved to adjourn |
| April 11, 2023 | Moved to approve the agenda and Resolution 2023-07; seconded several motions and moved adjournment |
| March 28, 2023 | Present; moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. |
| March 14, 2023 | Moved to open the public hearing and to approve the Depot Park liquor request; reported the Park & Rec fundraiser went great |
| February 14, 2023 | Moved to approve the agenda, Resolution 2023-04, the body worn camera policy and adjournment; seconded the prosecution rate increase |
| January 24, 2023 | Present; made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. |
| January 10, 2023 | Read the Oath of Office, moved to adopt the agenda and to adjourn, and congratulated Officer Homeier. |
| December 13, 2022 | Absent. |
| December 6, 2022 | Present and voting |
| November 16, 2022 | Seconded Resolutions 2022-21 and 2022-23; announced Christmas in Kenyon on Saturday, December 3 |
| October 26, 2022 | Present for the work session. |
| October 11, 2022 | Moved to direct the City Engineer to proceed with the 2023 street project scope; reported the last Farmer's Market on October 20 and Park and Rec's Trunk or Treat on October 30 |
| September 13, 2022 | Moved approval of the Bolton & Menk design proposal; seconded several motions |
| September 7, 2022 | Present for the budget work session. |
| August 30, 2022 | Voted aye on the Infrastructure Management Plan revision |
| August 15, 2022 | Seconded multiple motions and moved to authorize court proceedings on 1 Langford Avenue; said he looks forward to Rose Fest. |
| July 12, 2022 | Seconded the nuisance findings, Resolution 2022-15, Resolution 2022-17, the meeting reschedule and the fingerprinting fee. |
| June 14, 2022 | Moved approval of the amended agenda and seconded the Ordinance 99 motion. |
| May 10, 2022 | Moved to approve the amended agenda and the $3,000 fund transfer; noted strong interest in the Farmers Market; moved to adjourn. |
| April 14, 2022 | Seconded the Ehrich valuation reduction and the adjournment motion |
| April 12, 2022 | Moved approval of the 2022 Ford Interceptor purchase; seconded Resolutions 2022-11 and 2022-14 and the excess inventory motion. |
Motions
| Meeting | Motion | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Approve Rose Fest Events: Street Dance Permit – Municipal Liquor Store, Parade Route, Street Closures, Car Show Financials and Payment of check numbers, 78423 through 78494; 7510E through 7566E Minutes of July 14, 2026 | 4-0-0 |
| August 6, 2026 | moved | adopt Resolution 2026-30 granting approval for a lot combination for Chad Bauer | 4-0-0 |
| August 6, 2026 | moved | accept the second quarter financial report | 4-0-0 |
| August 6, 2026 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| August 6, 2026 | seconded | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| August 6, 2026 | seconded | approve pay application #8 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $95,954.75 | 4-0-0 |
| August 6, 2026 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2026-29 approving the minor subdivision for Gerald Bartel | 4-0-0 |
| June 30, 2026 | moved | adopt Resolution 2026-20 | 4-0-0 |
| June 30, 2026 | moved | adjourn the special Council meeting at 3:49 pm. Motion | 4-0-0 |
| June 30, 2026 | seconded | adopt the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| June 30, 2026 | seconded | open the public hearing at 3:42 pm | 4-0-0 |
| June 30, 2026 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2026-18 removing the development contract | 4-0-0 |
| June 9, 2026 | seconded | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Resolution 2026-19: Approving Amendments to the Bylaws of the Kenyon Firemen's Relief Association Approved payment of check numbers 78228 through 78316; 7376E through 7448E. City Council Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026 City Council Special Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026 Approved Hire of Parker Burdorf, Line Worker/Water Operator | 5-0-0 |
| June 9, 2026 | seconded | schedule a special council meeting on Tuesday, June 30 at 3:30 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 9, 2026 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| May 18, 2026 | moved | adjourn the special Council meeting at 7:45 pm. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| May 18, 2026 | seconded | approve Rebound's proposed TIF amount of $1.855 million for 26 years | 5-0-0 |
| April 14, 2026 | moved | follow past City precedence to not waive LMCIT State Liability limits | 5-0-0 |
| April 14, 2026 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2026-11 | 4-0-0 |
| April 14, 2026 | seconded | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| April 14, 2026 | seconded | approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- Kenyon VFW 2026 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rates Approval of use of Fire Hall for Community Summer Safety Event – June 2, 2026 Resolution 2026-10: Approving Amendments to the Bylaws of the Kenyon Firemen's Relief Association Approve payment of check numbers 78020 through 78133; 7261E through 7334E City Council Meetin | 5-0-0 |
| April 14, 2026 | seconded | approve the quote from Visu-Sewer to televise under Highway 60 | 5-0-0 |
| April 14, 2026 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| March 10, 2026 | moved | approve the hire of both Rachel Goven and Heather Dewitz as part- time Administrative Assistants at $23.00 per hour | 4-0-0 |
| March 10, 2026 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2026-08 accepting Brunner's resignation and declaring a vacancy to the city council | 4-0-0 |
| March 10, 2026 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| January 28, 2026 | seconded | adjourn meeting at 6:27 pm | 4-0-0 |
| January 13, 2026 | moved | approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Kennedy & Graven 2026 Rates for Legal Services CMPAS Alternate – Remove Jim Malloy, Add John Lee Resolution 2026-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation Annual licenses Resolution 2026-02: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of 2025 Donations Payment of check numbers, 77731 through 77837; 7100E through 7170E Council Special Meeting Minutes | 5-0-0 |
| January 13, 2026 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2026-03 | 5-0-0 |
| January 13, 2026 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| December 9, 2025 | moved | adjourn meeting at 6:50 pm | 4-0-0 |
| December 9, 2025 | seconded | close the meeting at 6:12 pm | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2025 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: City to Remain with BCBS Health Insurance for 2026 MN Family Leave Act - the city and the Employee will Each Pay Half of the Premium Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77624 through 77665; 7027E through 7059E Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 | 5-0-0 |
| November 12, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-27 adopting assessments for grounds maintenance/delinquent utility bills | 5-0-0 |
| November 12, 2025 | seconded | continue with the hiring process of the part-time administrative assistant. AYES: Councilmember Kirchmann, Councilmember Helgeson, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Bailey — NAYS: Councilmember Sjolander — ABSTAIN: None | 4-1-0 |
| November 12, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-26 | 5-0-0 |
| November 12, 2025 | seconded | approve pay application #3 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $494,533.51 | 5-0-0 |
| November 12, 2025 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| October 14, 2025 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77490 through 77623; 6195E through 7026E Minutes of September 9, 2025 and October 6, 2025 | 4-0-0 |
| October 14, 2025 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| October 6, 2025 | moved | authorize city staff and attorney to hire an outside investigator | 5-0-0 |
| October 6, 2025 | moved | adjourn meeting at 7:22 pm | 5-0-0 |
| October 6, 2025 | seconded | close the meeting at 6:03 pm | 5-0-0 |
| October 6, 2025 | seconded | adjourn the closed session at 7:19 pm | 5-0-0 |
| September 9, 2025 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77410 through 77489; 5999E through 6194E Minutes of August 12, 2025 and August 26, 2025 | 4-0-0 |
| September 9, 2025 | seconded | approve pay application #1 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $34,711.57 | 4-0-0 |
| September 9, 2025 | seconded | move forward with the police department gun range | 4-0-0 |
| August 12, 2025 | moved | direct Bolton & Menk to prepare an application for the 2025 LRIP grant not to exceed $1500 | 4-0-0 |
| August 12, 2025 | moved | approve the contract with Abdo for a term from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 | 4-0-0 |
| August 12, 2025 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| August 12, 2025 | seconded | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Tobacco License – Dollar General Resolution 2025-14: Accepting Kenyon Fire Relief Association Donations to the City of Kenyon Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77308 through 77409; 5858E through 5963E Minutes of July 8, 2025 and July 16, 2025 | 4-0-0 |
| August 12, 2025 | seconded | approve pay estimate #12 and change order #2 with final payment of $36,840.56 contingent upon submittal of contractor closeout documentation | 4-0-0 |
| August 12, 2025 | seconded | authorize the personnel committee to start putting parameters together for an additional full-time position | 4-0-0 |
| July 16, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-22 Awarding the Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A | 4-0-0 |
| July 16, 2025 | moved | adjourn the special Council meeting at 5:34 pm. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| July 16, 2025 | seconded | approve the contract with Abdo for contracted services | 4-0-0 |
| July 8, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-19 accepting the bid from Fitzgerald Excavating with the addition of alternates 1, 2, and 3. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 4-0-0 |
| July 8, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-15. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 4-0-0 |
| June 30, 2025 | moved | close the meeting at 5:01 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 30, 2025 | moved | adjourn the closed session at 5:59 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 30, 2025 | moved | adjourn meeting at 6:02 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 30, 2025 | seconded | reconvene the closed meeting at 5:53 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 30, 2025 | seconded | direct staff to bring back a resolution for the July council meeting | 5-0-0 |
| June 10, 2025 | moved | open the public hearing at 7:19 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 10, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-17: accepting the 2024 audited financial statements | 5-0-0 |
| June 10, 2025 | moved | accept the resignation of Whitney Kyllo effective July 17, 2025. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to acknowledge the rescinded letter from Whitney Kyllo and take it under advisement for discussion by the City Administrator and the personnel committee if needed | 5-0-0 |
| June 10, 2025 | seconded | approve the agenda | 5-0-0 |
| June 10, 2025 | seconded | continue the public hearing until July 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm | 5-0-0 |
| June 10, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-18 with removal of the 8th Street sidewalk alternative | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | moved | open the public hearing at 7:09 pm | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | moved | table the approval of Bolton & Menk's construction engineering agreement | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-16 | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | moved | approve items a-f. between the City and KMU | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | moved | add Randy Eggert, James Malloy, and Jerry Houglum as signers on the City of Kenyon checking account at Security State Bank of Kenyon. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | seconded | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77072 through 77140; 5501E through 5610E Minutes of April 8, 2025 and April 29, 2025 Annual Tobacco License – Kenyon Tobacco & Vape, LLC, 211 Red Wing Ave. Annual Refuse Temporary Dumpster/Roll-off Containers – Junk Truck MN, LLC Street Closure – Whitetail Block Party – July 19 Approve Memorial Day Parade for May | 5-0-0 |
| May 13, 2025 | seconded | reject all the bids for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements project and start over | 5-0-0 |
| April 29, 2025 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m | 3-0-0 |
| April 8, 2025 | moved | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| April 8, 2025 | moved | award the chip seal contract to Pearson Bros. as written, with additional approval to exceed the total quoted by up to $20,000 as directed by the City Engineer | 4-0-0 |
| April 8, 2025 | moved | authorize Administrator Lehner to negotiate and execute a limited agreement with Taco Express for 2025 | 4-0-0 |
| April 8, 2025 | moved | follow past City precedence to not waive LMCIT State Liability limits | 4-0-0 |
| April 8, 2025 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| April 8, 2025 | seconded | approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 77014 through 77071; 5383E through 5499E Budget Transfers: Kenyon Area Historical Society - $2,500 Gunderson House Management Fees Rose Fest - $2,000 Kenyon Fire Relief - $10,000 Budget Donation, $3,000 2025 Audit Portion, $250 Fire and Rescue Admin. Fee Minutes of March 11, 2025 On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- VFW | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | moved | approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76920 through 77013; 5347E through 5382E Minutes and Appointments On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- Kenyon Country Club On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- Cahill Bistro & Bar | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | moved | follow staff recommendation to not renew the city agreement with Taco Express | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-10 accepting donations of $10,000.00 from the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to the fire truck fund | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | seconded | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-11 | 4-0-0 |
| March 11, 2025 | seconded | accept the insulation quote from Reichel Insulation for $2,500.00 | 4-0-0 |
| February 11, 2025 | moved | approve the agenda | 5-0-0 |
| February 11, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-09 | 5-0-0 |
| February 11, 2025 | seconded | approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76836 through 76919; 5327E through 5346E Minutes and Appointments Post Full-Time Police Officer Position Approve Hire of Manager and Assistant Manager for 2025 Season | 5-0-0 |
| February 11, 2025 | seconded | approve the recommended sanitary and storm sewer utility rates for 2025 | 5-0-0 |
| February 11, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-07 | 5-0-0 |
| February 11, 2025 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | moved | adopt Ordinance No.109. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-03. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | moved | adopt Ordinance No.110. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | moved | adopt Ordinance No.111. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | moved | adopt Resolution 2025-05. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | seconded | approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 75739 through 75835; 5258E through 5327E Resolution 2025-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation Annual licenses Minutes and Appointments Kennedy & Graven 2025 Rates for Legal Services Jacobsen Law - Request for Increase to Fees for 2025 Criminal Prosecution Contract | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | seconded | adopt Ordinance No.108. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-04. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | seconded | adopt Ordinance No.112. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 14, 2025 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2025-06. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the 2025 Fire Contract, Disposal of Telephones, and payment of check numbers 76664 through 76738; 5220E through 5257E | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2024-30 the 2024 Goodhue County Hazard Mitigation Plan | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | moved | add Scott Lehner and Mary Bailey as signers on the City of Kenyon checking account at Security State Bank of Kenyon and delete Douglas Henke and Mary (Molly) Ryan as signers on the same account. Motion | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | moved | close the City Office and Library on Tuesday, December 24 and close the library at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, December 31 | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | seconded | approve pay request No. 11 to BCM Construction in the amount of $4,430.00 and execute a change order to move the completion date of the remaining repair work to early spring | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | seconded | directing the city engineer to engage property owners for the acquisition of easements for Langford Avenue | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | seconded | adopt Ordinance No.107 | 5-0-0 |
| December 10, 2024 | seconded | approve Resolution 2024-31 providing for a mutually agreed upon extension for the May 22, 2024 independent contractor agreement for interim city administrator | 5-0-0 |
| December 3, 2024 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 76562 through 76663; 5181E through 5220E | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | moved | approve and declare all 2024 canvassed election results | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | moved | approve the 2025 agreement with Goodhue County for State Building Code Administration | 3-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2043-27 adopting assessments for delinquent utility bills | 3-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | approve the amended agenda | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | approve pay request No. 10 to BCM Construction in the amount of $31,726.22 for work completed through November 1, 2024 | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | approve the communications subscriber agreement between the Kenyon Police Department and Goodhue County Sheriff's Department | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | approve the 2025 CEDA contracted services | 4-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | adopt updated Administrative Policy #37 – Relating to Expectations for Members of the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Authorities | 3-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | approve sending out RFPs for professional service firms | 3-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | designate a safe exchange zone in Kenyon | 3-0-0 |
| November 12, 2024 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:14 pm | 3-0-0 |
| October 29, 2024 | moved | adjourn the closed session at 3:13pm | 4-0-0 |
| October 29, 2024 | moved | adjourn meeting at 4:06 pm | 4-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 76463 through 76561; 5127E through 5180E. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | moved | open the public hearing 7:17 pm. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | moved | adopt Ordinance No.106. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2024-23: Appointing Election Judges for 2024. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | seconded | approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-24. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | seconded | approve pay request No. 9 to BCM Construction in the amount of $5,438.75 for work completed through September 27, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-16. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| October 8, 2024 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:01 pm. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 5-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 76168 through 76245; 4993E through 5047E | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | moved | approve the payoff of the city hall roof loan of $53,000 to KMU | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2024-17: Appointing Election Judges for 2024 | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the amended agenda | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | approve pay request No. 6 to BCM Construction in the amount of $112,532.25 for work completed through June 28, 2024 | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | approving the development agreement for the 98 Gunderson Blvd sanitary sewer rerouting subject to final review by Interim Administrator Boyles, Engineer Olinger, and Attorney Riggs | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | adopt Ordinance 105 amending Section 900.11 of the city code | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the Rose Fest requests including: street dance permit - Municipal Liquor Store, parade permit, street closures, 5K run/walk route, and Depot Park liquor permit for the Park and Rec committee | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | issue a liquor license including Sunday and outdoor service area sales to Cahill Bistro Bar | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the closure of Whitetail Lane on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-18 accepting donations of $38,764.00 8 from the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to the City to be used for specified items | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the door installation as requested by the library board using library board funds | 4-0-0 |
| July 9, 2024 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 7:59 pm | 4-0-0 |
| June 20, 2024 | moved | approve Mike Humpal and South Central Services Cooperative to provide executive search services for the City of Kenyon City Administrator | 4-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | moved | approve pay request No. 5 to BCM Construction in the amount of $104,318.56 for work completed through May 31, 2024 | 5-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2024-15 approving the lot combination for Paul & Lisa Peterson | 5-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | moved | approve the liquor request for Colin Lambert in Depot Park on July 13, 2024 | 5-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-16 | 5-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | seconded | prioritize the following four items to be completed first. 1. Receive two proposals and select one to solicit and recruit a new full-time city administrator. 2. Conduct the selection process and execute an employment agreement with the new administrator. 9 3. Review in detail the pay study to determine what portions are usable, and which need modification. 4. Implement the modified pay plan, over | 5-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | seconded | implement the "Request for Council Action" form for council agenda items | 5-0-0 |
| June 11, 2024 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm | 5-0-0 |
| May 22, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-11 | 4-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | moved | approve the amended agenda | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2024-14 accepting donations of $23,718.99 from the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to the City to be used for specified items | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | moved | approve the quote from Johnson Hardware to repair the City Hall doors | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | moved | remove Mark Vahlsing and Mike Engel as signers and add Douglas Henke and Holli Gudknecht as signer on the CD at the Security state Bank of Kenyon | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | moved | approve the liquor request for Amanda Hollund and James Wagner in Depot Park on June 22, 2024 | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | seconded | approve pay request No. 4 to BCM Construction in the amount of $125,374.39 for work completed through May 3, 2024 | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | seconded | approve the preliminary engineering proposal for the 2025 street & utility improvements in the amount of $81,600 | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-13 leaving the bad check charge at $45.00 but revising the wording to say, "Bad check charge and penalty" | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | seconded | approve the quote from Heyn Brothers for $7,650.00 to repair the public works shop roof | 5-0-0 |
| May 14, 2024 | seconded | approve the golf cart license fees to go toward community scholarships | 5-0-0 |
| April 25, 2024 | moved | table the decision until other options could be checked out | 4-0-0 |
| April 25, 2024 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | approve the amended agenda | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 75877 through 75971; 4895E through 4967E | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | adopt Resolution 2024-09 approving the decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 4-5 of the City of Kenyon | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | approve the Kenyon Fire Relief Association's request for a dance permit and temporary liquor license | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | approve the purchase of an iPad and protective cover for the public works department for use with the new GIS system | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | delete Mark Vahlsing as a signatory on the City of Kenyon account at the Security State Bank of Kenyon | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | moved | approve the 2024 pool wages | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | approve Resolution 2024-10. Motion | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | accept the recommendation of the planning commission to not adopt this ordinance | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | change payroll services to ADP | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | follow past City precedence to not waive LMCIT State Liability limits | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the 2024 Rose Fest Street dance band MTV's for Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | declare the 1936 fire truck as excess inventory to be properly disposed of | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | authorize hiring On-Site to come in and give a quote for security update for the city | 3-0-0 |
| April 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the one hour of overtime pay or comp time per shift for police department field training officers | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | moved | approve the amended agenda | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75675 through 75791; 4836E through 4861E | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | moved | approve a spring clean-up day for Saturday, April 27 from 9 am to noon at the pool parking lot for city residents for a fee | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | moved | approve the 2024 pool rates as stated | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | moved | accept the quote from Action Plumbing and Heating for the heating and air conditioning | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | approve Corrective Asphalt Materials quote of $16,188.30 for the 2024 street rejuvenator project | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | instruct the city attorney to draft a zoning ordinance to allow apartments in the rear half of first floor buildings | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | approve the purchase of the quoted Toro lawn mower from Traxler Equipment | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | accept the Sim Sound quote of $17,026.29 to replace the city council room sound system | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | approve the transfer of $2,750.41 from the park and Rec Carriage and Cutter Fund to the Park and Rec Depot Park Fund | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2024-06 | 3-0-0 |
| February 13, 2024 | seconded | accept the quote from Luikens for the mini split | 3-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | moved | approve the proposal from Bolton & Menk for the GIS web application development | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | moved | approve the annual refuse, recycling, sidewalk, dance, and mobile merchant licenses | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | moved | approve Resolution 2024-02 authorizing the acceptance of the 2023 donations of $78,672.57 | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:53 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the increase in the general engineering rate | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the 2024 committee appointments and designations | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | seconded | approve the 2024 rates for legal services | 5-0-0 |
| January 9, 2024 | seconded | set a council work session for 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 30 with Bjorklund to review the salary compensation study | 5-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75474 through 75570; 4780E through 4808E | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | moved | adopt Resolution 2023-30 committing capital fund balances | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | seconded | approve pay request No. 3 to BMI Inc in the amount of $11,450.47 for work completed through November 9, contingent on submittal of closeout documentation | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-29 adopting the 2024 budget and establishing the tax levy of $1,277,965 payable in 2024 | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | seconded | approve the transfer of fire department year end remaining funds to capital funds | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | seconded | approve the transfer of public works year end remaining funds, including street maintenance, pool, and parks, to capital funds | 4-0-0 |
| December 12, 2023 | seconded | approve a rate increase of $100 per month for Jacobson Law effective January 1, 2023. Motion by Sjolander Second by Henke to approve rate increase for Jacobson Law office effective January 1, 2024 | 4-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | moved | close the public hearing at 7:13 pm. Kenyon Senior Living Property Sale Update – Brett Reese – Rebound Partners Brett Reese of Rebound Partners was not present at the meeting. ENGINEERING 2023 Street Improvements Project Update Engineer Olinger stated that most of the work is now complete with some small repairs remaining to be finished. Approve Pay Request #2 – BMI Inc -$409,539.24 Motion by Sjol | 4-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | moved | adopt Resolution 2023-26 designating the Fire Hall as the annual polling place for 2024 | 5-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | moved | approve the Kenyon Fire Relief Association's request for a dance permit | 4-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | seconded | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | seconded | approve pay request No. 2 to BCM Construction in the amount of $259,069.04 for work completed through November 3 | 4-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | seconded | adopting Resolution 2023-25. Henke – No, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Sjolander – Aye | 3-1-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | seconded | approve the 2024 agreement with Goodhue County for State Building Code Administration | 4-0-0 |
| November 14, 2023 | seconded | approve the Kenyon Fire Relief Association's request for a temporary liquor license | 4-0-0 |
| October 25, 2023 | moved | authorize the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to take over the charitable gambling and the operation of electronic and paper pull tabs at the Municipal Liquor Store | 4-1-0 |
| October 10, 2023 | moved | approve pay request No. 1 to BMI Inc in the amount of $20,612.39 for work completed through the end of September | 5-0-0 |
| October 10, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:41 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| October 10, 2023 | seconded | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75254 through 75348; 4703E through 4755E | 5-0-0 |
| October 10, 2023 | seconded | approve Change Order #1 for BCM Construction in the amount of $14,800.00 | 5-0-0 |
| October 10, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-23 approving the lot combination for Boyum | 5-0-0 |
| September 12, 2023 | moved | approve Bjorkland Compensation Consulting for the compensation study | 4-0-0 |
| September 12, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| September 12, 2023 | seconded | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75147 through 75253; 4591E through 4703E | 4-0-0 |
| September 12, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-20 | 4-0-0 |
| September 12, 2023 | seconded | renew Lacey's Kitchen & Cocktails liquor license including Sunday and outdoor service area sales | 4-0-0 |
| September 12, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-22 | 4-0-0 |
| August 8, 2023 | moved | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| August 8, 2023 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75043 through 75146; 4565E through 4590E | 5-0-0 |
| August 8, 2023 | moved | schedule a council work session to review the 2024 draft budget for Wednesday, September 6 at 5:00 pm | 4-0-0 |
| July 11, 2023 | moved | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 74959 through 75042 | 5-0-0 |
| July 11, 2023 | moved | approve the proposal from Bolton and Menk for construction engineering services for the 2023 Street Improvement Project | 5-0-0 |
| July 11, 2023 | seconded | approve Resolution 2023-17 | 5-0-0 |
| July 11, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-16 | 5-0-0 |
| July 11, 2023 | seconded | adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| June 13, 2023 | moved | adopt Resolution 2023-10 | 5-0-0 |
| June 13, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:05p.m | 4-0-0 |
| June 13, 2023 | seconded | 5-0-0 | |
| June 13, 2023 | seconded | approve Angies Restaurant's liquor license | 5-0-0 |
| May 9, 2023 | moved | adopt Resolution 2023-10 | 5-0-0 |
| May 9, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:05p.m | 4-0-0 |
| May 9, 2023 | seconded | not to waive the LMCIT State Liability limits | 4-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | moved | approve the agenda | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | moved | adopt Resolution 2023-07 | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | seconded | authorize staff to move ahead on the realignment of the alley right-of-way to the north on the Traxler property at 502 Huseth St | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | seconded | renew the VFW's liquor license | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-06 | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-08 | 3-0-0 |
| April 11, 2023 | seconded | approve a spring clean-up day for Saturday, May 20 from 9 am to noon at the pool parking lot for city residents for a fee | 3-0-0 |
| March 28, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m | 5-0-0 |
| March 14, 2023 | moved | approve the liquor request for Savannah Bleess in Depot Park | 5-0-0 |
| March 14, 2023 | seconded | approve the agenda | 4-0-0 |
| March 14, 2023 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2023-05 | 4-0-0 |
| March 14, 2023 | seconded | proceed with replacing the roof of City Hall with 50-year steel for $53,000 pending KMU approval of an interfund loan from the electric fund | 4-0-0 |
| March 14, 2023 | seconded | renew Kenyon Country Club's liquor license | 4-0-0 |
| February 14, 2023 | moved | approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 3-0-0 |
| February 14, 2023 | moved | adopt Resolution 2023-04. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 3-0-0 |
| February 14, 2023 | moved | adopt Policy #234 for Kenyon Police Department Body Worn Cameras. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| February 14, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| February 14, 2023 | seconded | approve a rate increase of $100 per month for Jacobson Law effective January 1, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| January 24, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m | 3-0-0 |
| January 10, 2023 | moved | approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 10, 2023 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 10, 2023 | seconded | approve the 2023 committee appointments and designations. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 10, 2023 | seconded | approve the annual refuse, recycling, sidewalk, dance, and mobile merchant licenses. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye 9 | 5-0-0 |
| January 10, 2023 | seconded | approve Resolution 2023-02 authorizing the acceptance of the 2022 donations of $23,281.24. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 5-0-0 |
| January 10, 2023 | seconded | schedule a work session on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00 pm to review the Infrastructure Management Plan Financial Impacts. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye | 5-0-0 |
| November 16, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-21 approving the decertification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 4-4 (45) of the City of Kenyon | 5-0-0 |
| November 16, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-23 designating the Fire Hall as the annual polling place for 2023 | 5-0-0 |
| October 11, 2022 | moved | direct the City Engineer to proceed with the 2023 street project scope as presented. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 11, 2022 | seconded | approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 11, 2022 | seconded | directing City staff to continue reviewing the future of the Depot Park including cost estimates. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 11, 2022 | seconded | reschedule the November Council meeting to Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| October 11, 2022 | seconded | canvass the 2022 election results at the regular Council meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey - Aye | 4-0-0 |
| September 13, 2022 | moved | approve Bolton & Menk's proposal for final design and bidding services at an estimated cost of $118,135.00 | 4-0-0 |
| September 13, 2022 | seconded | approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 74007 through 74126; 4164E through 4212E | 4-0-0 |
| September 13, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-20 | 4-0-0 |
| September 13, 2022 | seconded | recommend setting the Truth in Taxation meeting for December 6 at 6:30 pm | 4-0-0 |
| September 13, 2022 | seconded | renew Lacey's Kitchen & Cocktails liquor license including Sunday and outdoor service area sales | 4-0-0 |
| August 15, 2022 | moved | authorize Attorney Riggs to start the court proceedings to enforce the ordinance to clean up 1 Langford Avenue | 3-0-0 |
| August 15, 2022 | seconded | approve the agenda and fire department appointments | 3-0-0 |
| August 15, 2022 | seconded | schedule a work session to look at infrastructure management and capital improvements for Tuesday, August 30 at 5:00 pm | 3-0-0 |
| August 15, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-14 with the restrictions removed | 3-0-0 |
| August 15, 2022 | seconded | schedule a council work session to review the 2023 draft budget for Wednesday, September 7 at 5:00 pm | 3-0-0 |
| August 15, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-18 approving lease financing through Kinetic Leasing for the 2016 Peterbilt dump truck for a term of 6 years at an interest rate of 3.76% | 4-0-0 |
| July 12, 2022 | seconded | adopt the findings in fact from the public hearing and the materials in the packet and the council's decision is that this property constitutes a nuisance and a hazardous condition under city code and the council directs staff and the city attorney to work together to issue the order to abate nuisance | 5-0-0 |
| July 12, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-15 approving publication of Ordinance No. 99 by title and summary | 5-0-0 |
| July 12, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-17: Appointing Election Judges for 2022 | 5-0-0 |
| July 12, 2022 | seconded | reschedule the August council meeting to Monday, August 15 at 5:00 pm | 5-0-0 |
| July 12, 2022 | seconded | authorize the police department to charge a $25 fee to do fingerprinting | 5-0-0 |
| June 14, 2022 | moved | approve the amended agenda | 4-0-0 |
| June 14, 2022 | seconded | adopt Ordinance No. 99 amending Section 845 regarding regulation of trees, grass, and weeds in public streets and private property. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Bailey - Absent | 4-0-0 |
| May 10, 2022 | moved | approve the amended agenda | 4-0-0 |
| May 10, 2022 | moved | approve the transfer of $3,000 from the swimming pool- special donations fund to public works capital funds | 4-0-0 |
| May 10, 2022 | moved | adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m | 4-0-0 |
| May 10, 2022 | seconded | 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 | 4-0-0 |
| April 14, 2022 | seconded | approve the recommendation of the County Assessor's office to reduce Wayne Ehrich's property value from $315,300 to $312,100 | 3-0-0 |
| April 12, 2022 | moved | approve the purchase of the 2022 Ford Interceptor for the police department | 5-0-0 |
| April 12, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-11. 7 | 5-0-0 |
| April 12, 2022 | seconded | adopt Resolution 2022-14 | 5-0-0 |
| April 12, 2022 | seconded | declare the old first responder truck as excess inventory | 5-0-0 |
| April 12, 2022 | seconded | renew the VFW's liquor license including Sunday sales | 5-0-0 |
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| September 8, 2026 | 9-8-26 Council Packet | …ayor Bailey. The following members were present: Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard, Kim Helgeson Absent: Don Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudk… |
| September 8, 2026 | 9-8-26 Council Packet | …preliminary plat and a draft purchase agreement have been done. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Gard to approve the Consent Agenda, whic… |
| September 8, 2026 | 9-8-26 Council Packet | …otion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Gard to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Approve Rose Fest Events: Street Dance Permit – Municipal Liquor St… |
| September 8, 2026 | 9-8-26 Council Packet | …cation No. 8 Pay request No. 8 includes work completed through July 17, 2026. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve pay application #8 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $95,954.75. Motion carried 4-0-0. Kenyon Crossings Develo… |
| September 8, 2026 | 9-8-26 Council Packet | …plit section would be sold to the neighbor located in the center of this parcel. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2026-29 approving the minor subdivision for Gerald Bartel. Motion carried 4-0-0. Lot Combination: Chad Bauer… |
| September 8, 2026 | 9-8-26 Council Packet | …ne the split from Gerald Bartel with his parcel 66.180.0053 to better fit a septic on his property. Motion by Helgeson second by Gard to adopt Resolution 2026-30 granting approval for a lot combination for Chad Bauer. Motion carried 4-0-0. OLD BUSI… |
| August 6, 2026 | 8-6-26 Council Packet Updated | …embers were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Absent: Kim Helgeson Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Heather Dewitz,… |
| July 14, 2026 | 7.14.26 Council Packet Updated | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Officer Dan Engl… |
| July 14, 2026 | 7.14.26 Council Packet Updated | …AGENDA Parker Burdorf, newly hired line worker/water operator introduced himself. Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Resolution 2026-19: Approving Amendments to the Bylaws of the Kenyon Firemen's Rel… |
| July 14, 2026 | 7.14.26 Council Packet Updated | …from this meeting needs to be submitted to DEED by the end of the day on June 30. Motion by Gard seconded by Helgeson to schedule a special council meeting on Tuesday, June 30 at 3:30 pm. Motion carried 5-0-0. NEW BUSINESS 2026 1st Quarter Financi… |
| July 14, 2026 | 7.14.26 Council Packet Updated | …o have new KMU employee, Parker, here. He thanked all employees for all they do. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Deputy Clerk Donald Kirchmann, Mayor 14 Pursuant to du… |
| July 14, 2026 | 7.14.26 Council Packet Updated | …3:30 p.m. on the 30th day of June 2026. The following were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council members, Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey, and Lee Sjolander Absent: Deanna Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holl… |
| July 14, 2026 | 7.14.26 Council Packet Updated | …land Securities Mayor Kirchmann called the special meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. Public Hearing, Presentation, review and discussion relating to the City's proposed es… |
| June 9, 2026 | 6.9.26 Council Packet Agenda | …6:00 p.m. on the 18th day of May 2026. The following were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council members, Kim Helgeson, Deanna Gard, and Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudkn… |
| June 9, 2026 | 6.9.26 Council Packet Agenda | …g to the community. The plan would be to have construction completed in 2027. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve Rebound's proposed TIF amount of $1.855 million for 26 years. Motion carried 5-0-0. Other Project-Related Matters None… |
| June 9, 2026 | 6.9.26 Council Packet Agenda | …ember. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to adopt Resolution 2026-17. Motion carried 5-0-0. Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to adjourn the special Council meeting at 7:45 pm. Motion Carried 5-0-0 Holli Gudknecht, Deputy City Clerk Donal… |
| May 12, 2026 | 5-12-26 Council Packet Updated | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht… |
| May 12, 2026 | 5-12-26 Council Packet Updated | …26-11 Appointing Deanna Gard to serve as Council Member until the next election. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2026-11. Motion carried 4-0-0. Motion by Kirchmann seconded by Bailey to appoint Deanna Gard to the Planning… |
| May 12, 2026 | 5-12-26 Council Packet Updated | …stered to Deanna Gard by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Ag… |
| May 12, 2026 | 5-12-26 Council Packet Updated | …r seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- Kenyon VFW 2026 Sanitary and Storm Sewer R… |
| May 12, 2026 | 5-12-26 Council Packet Updated | …o be incorporated into the state's project. Two televising quotes were received. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to approve the quote from Visu-Sewer to televise under Highway 60. Motion carried 5-0-0. 2025 Street & Utility Project Engineer O… |
| May 12, 2026 | 5-12-26 Council Packet Updated | …tate liability limits. Cities can purchase additional insurance coverage up to $2,000,000 annually. Motion by Helgeson, seconded by Kirchmann to follow past City precedence to not waive LMCIT State Liability limits. Motion carried 5-0-0. Schedule o… |
| April 12, 2026 | 4-12-26 Council packet (1) | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey Absent: Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli… |
| April 12, 2026 | 4-12-26 Council packet (1) | …seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Resolution 2026-07: Approving the Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Applicat… |
| April 12, 2026 | 4-12-26 Council packet (1) | …inistrator and other staff to help ensure the continuation of operational efficiencies of the City. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to approve the hire of both Rachel Goven and Heather Dewitz as part- time Administrative Assistants at $23.00… |
| April 12, 2026 | 4-12-26 Council packet (1) | …to Exist in the Office of City Council and Providing for the Appointment Thereof Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2026-08 accepting Brunner's resignation and declaring a vacancy to the city council. Motion carried 4-0-0. Sc… |
| April 12, 2026 | 4-12-26 Council packet (1) | …d takes care of the budget. Mayor Kirchmann thanked Elana Brunner for her time on the council. Council Member Helgeson reminded everyone of the Easter Egg Hunt that Park and Rec are sponsoring on April 4. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to ad… |
| April 12, 2026 | 4-12-26 Council packet (1) | …ded everyone of the Easter Egg Hunt that Park and Rec are sponsoring on April 4. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried 4-0-0. 38 Holli Gudknecht, Deputy Clerk Donald Kirchmann, Mayor 39 AGENDA ITEM… |
| March 10, 2026 | 3-10-26 Council Packet Updated | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gud… |
| March 10, 2026 | 3-10-26 Council Packet Updated | …Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Kennedy & Graven 2026 Rates for Legal Services CMPAS Alt… |
| March 10, 2026 | 3-10-26 Council Packet Updated | …ld improve the application rating. Resolution 2026-03: Approving the Application Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2026-03. Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2026-04: Expressing the City of Kenyon's Willingness to Work with R… |
| March 10, 2026 | 3-10-26 Council Packet Updated | …puty Clerk – Holli Gudknecht k. Weed Inspector – Donald Kirchmann l. Personnel Committee – Don Kirchmann, Kim Helgeson, Scott Lehner m. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to appro… |
| March 10, 2026 | 3-10-26 Council Packet Updated | …for taking care of the city with everything that is going on in the world today. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Deputy Clerk Donald Kirchmann, Mayor 15 Pursuant to du… |
| March 10, 2026 | 3-10-26 Council Packet Updated | …8th day of January 2026. The following were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council members, Elana Brunner, Kim Helgeson, and Lee Sjolander. Absent: Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht,… |
| February 10, 2026 | 2-10-26 Council Packet | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gud… |
| February 10, 2026 | 2-10-26 Council Packet | …Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Kennedy & Graven 2026 Rates for Legal Services CMPAS Alt… |
| February 10, 2026 | 2-10-26 Council Packet | …ld improve the application rating. Resolution 2026-03: Approving the Application Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2026-03. Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2026-04: Expressing the City of Kenyon's Willingness to Work with R… |
| February 10, 2026 | 2-10-26 Council Packet | …puty Clerk – Holli Gudknecht k. Weed Inspector – Donald Kirchmann l. Personnel Committee – Don Kirchmann, Kim Helgeson, Scott Lehner m. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to appro… |
| February 10, 2026 | 2-10-26 Council Packet | …for taking care of the city with everything that is going on in the world today. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Deputy Clerk Donald Kirchmann, Mayor 11 Pursuant to du… |
| February 10, 2026 | 2-10-26 Council Packet | …8th day of January 2026. The following were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council members, Elana Brunner, Kim Helgeson, and Lee Sjolander. Absent: Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht,… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …bers were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Via Zoom: Jessi Sturtz-Abdo Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Attorney Sc… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …AGENDA Motion by Bailey seconded by Lee to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: City to Remain with BCBS Health Insurance for 2026 MN Family Leav… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …e personnel committee reviewed it. The job posting is open until November 17. Motion by Kirchmann seconded by Helgeson to continue with the hiring process of the part-time administrative assistant. AYES: Councilmember Kirchmann, Councilmember Helge… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …th the hiring process of the part-time administrative assistant. AYES: Councilmember Kirchmann, Councilmember Helgeson, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Bailey — NAYS: Councilmember Sjolander — ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried 4-1-0. ENGINEERING 6… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …al Road Improvement Program Funding for the 6th Street Reconstruction Project Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-26. Motion carried 5-0-0. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Fitzgerald Excavating has been paving on… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …d Utility Improvements – Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking -Pay Application No. 3 Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to approve pay application #3 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $494,533.51. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL FINANCIAL OLD BU… |
| November 12, 2025 | 11-12-25 Council Packet(1) | …Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander (here at 8:29 pm), Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Via Zoom: Jessi Sturtz-Abdo, Beth Klimmek-Gallagher, Abby Polzine-Abdo Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administra… |
| November 12, 2025 | 11-12-25 Council Packet(1) | …DA Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77490 through 77623; 619… |
| November 12, 2025 | 11-12-25 Council Packet(1) | ….m. City Council Meeting: Wednesday, November 12th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Helgeson congratulated city hall and the library on winning grand prize at the Fall Festival decorating contest. She thanked everyone for… |
| November 12, 2025 | 11-12-25 Council Packet(1) | …nked all staff and the Park & Rec committee for their work on the Fall Festival. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. 57 Holli Gudknecht, Deputy City Clerk Donald Kirchmann, Mayor 58 AGENDA… |
| October 14, 2025 | 10.14.25 Council Packet Agenda | …e following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Elana Brunner Via Zoom: Jessi Sturtz-Abdo Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli… |
| October 14, 2025 | 10.14.25 Council Packet Agenda | …Motion by Sjolander seconded 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: Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77410 through 77489; 599… |
| October 14, 2025 | 10.14.25 Council Packet Agenda | …t of $34,711.57. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Pay Application No. 1 Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve pay application #1 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $34,711.57. Motion carried 4-0-0. LEGAL FINANCIAL OLD BUS… |
| October 14, 2025 | 10.14.25 Council Packet Agenda | …uld be posted on social media, and any incoming inquiries could be addressed. Motion by Kirchmann seconded by Helgeson to move forward with the police department gun range. Motion carried 4-0-0. Schedule for Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tuesday,… |
| October 14, 2025 | 10.14.25 Council Packet Agenda | …ith the Karl Haugen funeral. Council member Bailey thanked everyone for shaving their budgets. Council member Helgeson stated that Park and Rec has started planning for Fall Fest on October 11. Mayor Kirchmann was thankful for the budget cuts, ever… |
| October 14, 2025 | 10.14.25 Council Packet Agenda | …on the 6th day of October 2025. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Elana Brunner, and Mary Bailey Also, present: Administrator Scott Lehner, Holli Gudknecht, Attorney Scott Riggs,… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …lowing members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander and Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olin… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …by Brunner to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Tobacco License – Dollar General Resolution 2025-14: Accepting Kenyon Fire Relief… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …l payment and closeout. Pearl Creek Sewer Pay Application #12-Change Order #2 Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve pay estimate #12 and change order #2 with final payment of $36,840.56 contingent upon submittal of contractor closeout… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …The city applied for a grant in 2023 but was not awarded the grant. He recommended applying again. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to direct Bolton & Menk to prepare an application for the 2025 LRIP grant not to exceed $1500. Motion carried… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …get our accounting back on track. There is substantial clean up to be done from the past two years. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to approve the contract with Abdo for a term from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Motion carried 4-0-… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …s seeking approval to start looking at hiring another full-time office staff. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to authorize the personnel committee to start putting parameters together for an additional full-time position. Motion carried 4-… |
| August 12, 2025 | 8.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …g members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander and Elana Brunner Via Zoom: Kim Helgeson Absent: Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olin… |
| August 12, 2025 | 8.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …tion by Brunner seconded by Sjolander to approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Kirchmann second by Brunner to approve the Consent Agenda, wh… |
| August 12, 2025 | 8.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …25 Appointment Kenyon Fire Department Volunteer Blake Hilke Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Continued Assessment Hearing -… |
| August 12, 2025 | 8.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …r seconded by Brunner to open the public hearing at 7:04 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. Engineer Olinger stated that this Public Hearing was a continuation of the June 10, 20… |
| August 12, 2025 | 8.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …seconded by Brunner to close the public hearing at 7:06 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. Oath of Office for Kenyon Police Officer Armani Tucker Mayor Kirchmann recited the oat… |
| August 12, 2025 | 8.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …alternates. Resolution 2025-19: Accepting Bid 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-19 accepting the bid from Fitzgerald Excavating with the addition of alternates 1, 2, and 3. Roll Call V… |
| July 8, 2025 | 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda | …er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander, and Elana Brunner Absent: None Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assist… |
| July 8, 2025 | 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda | …k The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Brunner to approve the Consent Agenda,… |
| July 8, 2025 | 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda | …d" or clean opinion on the audit. Continued Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to open the public hearing at 7:19 pm. Motion carried 5-0-0. Attorney Riggs stated that this Public Hearing wa… |
| July 8, 2025 | 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda | …ion regarding the assessments was taken since the project will be rebid in July. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to continue the public hearing until July 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried 5-0-0. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Proposed Sale of Land to… |
| July 8, 2025 | 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda | …as late July. Resolution 2025-18: Approving Plans & Specs & Ordering Ad for Bid Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-18 with removal of the 8th Street sidewalk alternative. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL FINANCIAL OLD BUSINE… |
| July 8, 2025 | 7.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda | …e two more quotes. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2025-17: Accepting the 2024 Audited Financial Statements Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution 2025-17: accepting the 2024 audited financial statements. Motion carried 5-0-0. Administra… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander, and Elana Brunner Absent: Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant H… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …ner seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77072 through 77140; 5501E through 5610E… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …S/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to open the public hearing at 7:09 pm. Motion carried 5-0-0. Engineer Olinger stated that this Public Heari… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …ggs recommended rejecting all the bids and starting over on the bidding process. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to reject all the bids for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements project and start over. Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2025… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …tion. Motion carried 5-0-0. Construction Engineering Agreement – 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to table the approval of Bolton & Menk's construction engineering agreement. Motion carried 5-0-0. Easement Ap… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …ers. The fourth property owner still needs to be contacted. Resolution 2025-16: Accepting Easements Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-16. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL FINANCIAL OLD BUSINESS Liquor Store Update Matt Bart… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …f April 2025. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Bailey. The following members were present: Kim Helgeson and Elana Brunner Via Zoom: Mayor Don Kirchmann Absent: Lee Sjolander Also, present: Administrator Scott Lehner, City Engineer De… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …ineer Olinger summarized the infrastructure management plans and infrastructure goals for the city. Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried 3-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Mary Bailey… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey (arrived at 7:17 p.m.), and Elana Brunner Absent: Lee Sjolander Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Admi… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …f you have any questions for the commission, please come to the May meeting in Kenyon. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve th… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …on seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 77014 through 77071; 5383E through 5499E Budget… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …tract by $20,000 to cover what was planned for 2026. This would still come in $10,000 under budget. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to award the chip seal contract to Pearson Bros. as written, with additional approval to exceed the total quot… |
| April 8, 2025 | 4-8-25 council packet | …2025. The meeting was called to order by Mary Bailey. The following members were present: Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Absent: Mayor Don Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Admini… |
| April 8, 2025 | 4-8-25 council packet | …he meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent A… |
| April 8, 2025 | 4-8-25 council packet | …otion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76920 through 77013; 5347E thr… |
| April 8, 2025 | 4-8-25 council packet | …cations and Ordering Advertisement for Bids 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-11. Motion carried 4-0-0. 9 2025 Chip Seal Project Engineer Olinger reviewed the city's preventative mai… |
| April 8, 2025 | 4-8-25 council packet | …. He recommended discontinuing the agreement with Luis Tellez to lease a location on city property. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to follow staff recommendation to not renew the city agreement with Taco Express. Motion carried 4-0-0. Res… |
| April 8, 2025 | 4-8-25 council packet | …4-0-0. Resolution 2025-10 Accepting Kenyon Fire Relief Association Donations to the City of Kenyon Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution 2025-10 accepting donations of $10,000.00 from the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to the f… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gud… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …Johnson, Jed Johnson The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76836 through 76919; 5327E through 5346E Minutes… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …0 a month for residential customers. Non-residential rates will also be increased. Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the recommended sanitary and storm sewer utility rates for 2025. Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2025-07: Endorsing F… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …are supporting this legislation, not saying we are going out to buy anything. Motion by Kirchmann seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-07. Motion carried 5-0-0. Rebound Redevelopment Application Rebound Real Estate (former Sunset Home) req… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …ment Grant Application and Authorize Contract Signatures in Connection with 127 Gunderson Boulevard Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution 2025-09. Motion carried 5-0-0. Schedule for Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tuesday, Februa… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Interim City Administrator Frank B… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …Increase to Fees for 2025 Criminal Prosecution Contract from XI / New Business / F Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 75739 through 75835; 5258E through 5327E Resolut… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …ng Commission recommended approval of the zoning changes to the City Council. 12 Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Ordinance No.108. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion ca… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …econded by Helgeson to adopt Ordinance No.108. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Ordinance No. 109 Adding Section 520.37 to the Kenyon City Code Regarding Residential… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …he hearing. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning changes to the City Council. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No.109. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brun… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …seconded by Bailey to adopt Ordinance No.109. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2025-03: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 109 by Title and Summary Mo… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …ann 12. Audit Committee – Scott Lehner, ___________, ___________ 13. Personnel Committee – Don Kirchmann, Kim Helgeson, Scott Lehner 14. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner Summary Report XI.B KMU Discussion Summary Repo… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …hmann l. Audit Committee – Scott Lehner, ___________, ___________ m. Personnel Committee – Don Kirchmann, Kim Helgeson, Scott Lehner n. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner B. KMU Discussion C. Resolution 2025-02: A Resol… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …owing members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander, Molly Ryan, and Kim Helgeson Also present: Interim Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engin… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …GENDA Motion by Ryan seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Ryan to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the 2025 Fire Contract, Disposal of Telephones, and payment of che… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …ember 2 and December 3. Pay Application #11 to BCM Construction and Change Order Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to approve pay request No. 11 to BCM Construction in the amount of $4,430.00 and execute a change order to move the completion da… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …anent easements from adjacent property owners may be needed to address this issue. Motion by Ryan seconded by Helgeson directing the city engineer to engage property owners for the acquisition of easements for Langford Avenue. Motion carried 5-0-0.… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …ty Clerk – Holli Gudknecht 11. Weed Inspector – Donald Kirchmann 12. Personnel Committee – Don Kirchmann, Kim Helgeson, Scott Lehner 13. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner Summary Report 3 Newspaper Publication.pdf News… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …puty Clerk – Holli Gudknecht k. Weed Inspector – Donald Kirchmann l. Personnel Committee – Don Kirchmann, Kim Helgeson, Scott Lehner m. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner B. Part-Time Police Recommendation XIII. OTHER B… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …Bailey The following members were present: Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Mayor Donald Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Attorney… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brunner seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the Consent Agenda,… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …econded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Resolution 2025-28: Accepting Kenyon Fire Relief Association Donations to the City… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …g within city limits. The revised ordinance incorporates changes discussed at the previous meeting. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to adopt Ordinance No. 113. Motion carried 4-0-0. 18 Resolution 2025-25: Approving Publication of Ordinance… |
| December 10, 2024 | 12.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated | …members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey (left at 7:40 pm), Lee Sjolander, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Molly Ryan Also present: Interim Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director W… |
| December 10, 2024 | 12.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated | …DA Addition: / XI / New Business / J / Establish an Exchange Safe Zone in Kenyon Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to approve the Consent… |
| December 10, 2024 | 12.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated | …by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 76562 through 76663; 5181E through 5220… |
| December 10, 2024 | 12.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated | …s frozen to minimize additional damage. 16 Pay Application #10 to BCM Construction Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve pay request No. 10 to BCM Construction in the amount of $31,726.22 for work completed through November 1, 2024. Motion… |