| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …tor Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, Brittni Schmitz, Michelle Otte, Wayne Ehrich, Keith Allen The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Addition: / XII / New B… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehrich, Library Director Michelle Otte, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Liquor Store Manager Matt Bartel, KMU Operations Superintendent Randy Eggert, Andrew Deziel Acting Ma… |
| September 9, 2025 | 9-9-25 Council Packet | …ed to the budget. He encouraged the council to find cuts to reduce the proposed levy amount. Library Director Otte reviewed the proposed 2026 budget. The budget for the library showed an overall proposed 9.44% increase in the levy. The increase… |
| June 10, 2025 | 6-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated | …rd as it is also usually a very slow day as well. Thank you for your consideration. Library Director Michelle Otte MOTION NEEDED APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ATTACHMENTS: 7 AGENDA ITEM NO. V.A Agenda Item Summary CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT D… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …dentially zoned areas. The results were 121 yes, 103 no, and 17 unsure. Mayor Henke- Thanked Library Director Otte for her work with the survey on the city web site. He had talked to residents about allowing chickens but had received mixed resu… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …ELLANEOUS $15.00 Misty Jan 25 Annual Bank Fee Total $186.46 5364 e 02/21/25 VISA E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $11.29 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS ($1.33) Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $47.98 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 2… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …5.00 Misty Jan 25 Annual Bank Fee Total $186.46 5364 e 02/21/25 VISA E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $11.29 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS ($1.33) Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $47.98 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …86.46 5364 e 02/21/25 VISA E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $11.29 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS ($1.33) Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $47.98 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $19.96 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 20… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …02/21/25 VISA E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $11.29 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS ($1.33) Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $47.98 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $19.96 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …29 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS ($1.33) Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $47.98 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $19.96 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $18.39 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 Tota… |
| March 11, 2025 | 3-11-25 council packet (1) | …25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS ($1.33) Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $47.98 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $19.96 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 E 204-45500-590 BOOKS $18.39 Otte Jan 25 Otte Jan 25 Total $96.29 536… |
| August 29, 2024 | 8-29-24 work session | …or Whitney Kyllo, Finance Director Wayne Ehrich, Public Works Director Jeff Sjoblom, Chief of Police Michelle Otte, Library Director Holli Gudknecht, Deputy Clerk Matt Bartel, Bar Manager Randy Eggert, Operations Superintendent 11 Mayor Henke a… |
| August 20, 2024 | 8-20-24 AGENDA | …Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehrich, Library Director Michelle Otte, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Liquor Store Manager Matt Bartel, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, and Operations Superintendent Egger… |
| September 12, 2023 | 9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda | …eman'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… |
| September 12, 2023 | 9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda | …otion 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 li… |
| September 12, 2023 | 9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda | …Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehrich, Library Director Michelle Otte, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Kevin Anderson Mayor Henke called the work session to order at 5:00 pm. The purpose of the work sessi… |
| September 12, 2023 | 9.12.23 Council Packet Agenda | …ft 2024 Levy and department budgets funded by the levy. Review Proposed 2024 Budget and Levy Library Director Otte reviewed the proposed 2024 budget. The budget for the library showed an overall proposed 3% increase, but a .5% decrease in the l… |
| August 8, 2023 | 8.8.23 Council Packet Agenda | …e Commitment.pdf IX. FINANCIAL X. OLD BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XI.A Replacement of Library Lights - Michelle Otte- Library Director Summary Report DOC080223.pdf Shea Eletrix Quote.pdf XI.B Fire Relief Association Request for Approval of Raffle… |
| August 8, 2023 | 8.8.23 Council Packet Agenda | …st for Approval of Raffle at Fireman's Dance on November 25, 2023 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 Sjoblo… |
| August 8, 2023 | 8.8.23 Council Packet Agenda | …dentially zoned areas. The results were 121 yes, 103 no, and 17 unsure. Mayor Henke- Thanked Library Director Otte for her work with the survey on the City web site. He had talked to residents about allowing chickens but had received mixed resu… |
| August 8, 2023 | 8.8.23 Council Packet Agenda | …ibrary ITEM TYPE: New Business AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: Replacement of Library Lights - Michelle Otte- Library Director SUGGESTED ACTION: The condition of the overhead lights in library is continuing to deteriorate. There are fixtu… |
| July 11, 2023 | 7-11-23 Council Packet | …r (Published in the Kenyon Leader on ______, 2023) 3 DOCSOPEN\KE200\5\881142.v3-6/9/23 123 124 From: Michelle Otte To: Mark Vahlsing Subject: Results of Chicken Survey Date: Friday, July 7, 2023 11:07:21 AM Hi Mark, Attached is a screenshot of… |
| July 11, 2023 | 7-11-23 Council Packet | …needs concerning the survey regarding proposed ordinance No. 101, please let me know. Thank you, -- Michelle Otte, Director Kenyon Public Library 709 Second Street Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-6821 motte@selco.info http://kenyon.lib.mn.us/ 125 RES… |
| September 13, 2022 | 9.13.22 Council Packet Agenda | …rk Vahlsing, Finance Clerk Kathy Flikke, Public Works Superintendent, Wayne Ehrich, Library Director Michelle Otte, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom Mayor Henke called the work session to order at 5:00 pm. The purpose of the work session was to review… |
| September 13, 2022 | 9.13.22 Council Packet Agenda | …sed 2023 police budget. Chief Sjoblom continued to review his draft budget with the Council. Library Director Otte reviewed the proposed 2023 budget. The budget for the library showed an overall proposed 2.4% decrease. The decrease resulted fro… |
| June 14, 2022 | 6.14.22 Council Packet Agenda | …of Brittni Schmitz as Assistant Librarian. A committee consisting of Councilmen Rechtzigel, Library Director Otte and Administrator Vahlsing interviewed two candidates for the Assistant Library position on June 8. The Committee recommended Bri… |
| February 8, 2022 | 2.8.2022 Council Packet Agenda | …d that Assistant Librarian Barb Bonde will be retiring from her full-time position in March. Library Director Otte and the Library Board are requesting approval to create two part-time positions, a Youth Services/Assistant Librarian and a Libra… |
| January 11, 2022 | 1-11-22 Agenda packet | …ibrary Assistant SUGGESTED ACTION: Due to the retirement of Assistant Librarian Barb Bonde, Director Michelle Otte, and the Library Board are requesting Council approval to create two part-time positions. Youth Services/Assistant Librarian and… |
| September 8, 2021 | 9.8.21 Work Session Minutes | …rk Sue Dodds, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, Liquor Store Manager Matt Bartel, Library Director Michelle Otte, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht Mayor Henke called the work session to order at 5:30 pm. The… |
| September 8, 2021 | 9.8.21 Work Session Minutes | …f the work session was to review the draft 2022 budget and levy. Review Proposed 2022 Budget Library Director Otte reviewed the proposed 2022 budget. The overall budget for the library showed a proposed 15% decrease. The majority of the decreas… |
| April 13, 2021 | 4.13.21 Council Minutes | …er, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, Michelle Vlasak reporter for Kenyon Leader, Library Director Michelle Otte, Tom Nielsen, Steve Schiller, Eldon Ehrich Via Teleconference: Attorney Scott Riggs, Cody Beltran The meeting opened with the Ple… |
| April 13, 2021 | 4.13.21 Council Minutes | …to have his surveyor include the easements on the new survey. OLD BUSINESS Update on city Web Site – Michelle Otte Library Director Library Director Otte updated the Council on the new City web site. The site is being updated to comply with ADA… |
| April 13, 2021 | 4.13.21 Council Minutes | …nts on the new survey. OLD BUSINESS Update on city Web Site – Michelle Otte Library Director Library Director Otte updated the Council on the new City web site. The site is being updated to comply with ADA requirements. There is no additional c… |
| March 9, 2021 | 3.9.21 Council Minutes | …meetings and possibly other community events can eventually be streamed. Vahlsing added that Library Director Otte is working on major upgrades to the cityofkenyon.com site and will give an update at the April Council meeting. NEW BUSINESS Jaco… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …er Joe Rhein, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee Sjolander, Library Director Michelle Otte, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, KMU Superintendent Randy Eggert, Finance Clerk Sue Dodds A moment of silence in remembrance… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …er Joe Rhein, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee Sjolander, Library Director Michelle Otte CITIZEN COMMENTS None ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Mortensen second by Nielsen to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGE… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …nal review. NEW BUSINESS Update on Library Carpet replacement and painting project. Library Director Michelle Otte updated the Council on the library improvement project. The carpet will be replaced with new carpet squares, which was included i… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …ty Budget. The process of replacing the carpet will involve temporarily moving all the books and shelving, so Otte has been working on options for painting the library at the same time. The details are still being worked out, but the goal is to… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …tails are still being worked out, but the goal is to close for two weeks starting August 19, for the updates. Otte is also working on a server migration, which will mean purchasing a server service instead of using SELCO. The server will now be… |