| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …vember 3, 2015. The following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council members, Fred Barsness, Richard Nielsen, John Mortensen, and Doug Henke. Discuss Draft Chicken Ordinance According to Administrator Vahlsing, the draft ordinance was dev… |
| June 11, 2024 | 6.11.24 Council Packet and Agenda | …tion by Helgeson seconded by Ryan to remove access for Susan Dodds, Michael Engel, Mark Vahlsing, and Richard Nielsen to the City of Kenyon's safety deposit box at the Security State Bank in Kenyon and add access to the safety deposit box to Holli… |
| April 12, 2022 | 4.12.22 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …him tomorrow. He also welcomed Kim to the Council. Administrator Vahlsing offered his prayers to the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Rechtzigel conveyed his prayers for Tom Gard and the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Ryan and Attorney Rigg… |
| April 12, 2022 | 4.12.22 Council Packet Agenda Updated | …rayers to the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Rechtzigel conveyed his prayers for Tom Gard and the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Ryan and Attorney Riggs agreed with Rechtzigel. Motion by Ryan second by Bailey to adjourn the meeting at 7:53… |
| March 8, 2022 | 3.8.22 Council Minutes | …him tomorrow. He also welcomed Kim to the Council. Administrator Vahlsing offered his prayers to the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Rechtzigel conveyed his prayers for Tom Gard and the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Ryan and Attorney Rigg… |
| March 8, 2022 | 3.8.22 Council Minutes | …rayers to the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Rechtzigel conveyed his prayers for Tom Gard and the Richard Nielsen family. Councilman Ryan and Attorney Riggs agreed with Rechtzigel. Motion by Ryan second by Bailey to adjourn the meeting at 7:53… |
| April 13, 2021 | 4.13.21 Council Minutes | …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 Pledge of Allegi… |
| April 13, 2021 | 4.13.21 Council Minutes | …er Lot Combination Attorney Riggs addressed the issue with combining two lots owned by Steve Schiller and Tom Nielsen on 7th Street. The two lots are located in different plats, so a simple combination can't be used. The planning commission will n… |
| January 12, 2021 | 1.12.21 Council Minutes | …d John Mortensen with a gift for his years of service on the City Council. Lee Sjolander will deliver Richard Nielsen's gift to him. ENGINEERING Red Wing Avenue Project Update Engineer Olinger stated that construction on Red Wing Avenue is complet… |
| January 12, 2021 | 1.12.21 Council Minutes | …e Order #4 for the A-1 Excavating. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Mortensen – Aye, Gard – Aye, Nielsen - Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL 2021 Appointments and Designations Planning Commission – 2 Year Term – Doug Henke, Jim Malloy… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …hambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th day of August 2019. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Admini… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …orks Director Wayne Ehrich APPOINT MAYOR AND/OR COUNCIL MEMBER Appoint person to vacant Mayor seat. Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve Resolution 2019-27 appointing Doug Henke to serve as Mayor until the next election. Motion carried… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …lution declared the open council seat of Doug Henke who was appointed to Mayor. Motion by Mortensen second by Nielsen to approve Resolution 2019-26 declaring vacant City Council seat. Motion carried 4-0-0. Appoint person to vacant City Council sea… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …al plan for the compost area. This will be addressed at the September Council meeting. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen second by Rechtzigel to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Rechtzigel to appr… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …Motion by Nielsen second by Rechtzigel to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Rechtzigel to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 69931 through 70035; 3296E through… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …substantial completion date to accommodate the schedule change needs to be approved by the Council. Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve Change Order #2 with RAW Construction. Motion carried 4-0-0. Red Wing Avenue Engineer Rhein stated… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …hambers at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th day of August 2019. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Administrative Assi… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …Vahlsing, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, and Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehrich Acting Mayor Nielsen called the work session to order at 6:00 pm. Discuss Appointment of Persons of Fill Open Mayor and Possible Open Council Seat Cit… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …n to this position. Rechtzigel stated that is would be best for a Council person to step forward to be Mayor. Nielsen nominated Henke to the Mayor position. Henke stated that he would be interested due to his Council experience and the fact that i… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …en second by Rechtzigel to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Richard Nielsen, Acting Mayor… |
| July 23, 2019 | 7.23.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …chambers at 6:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of July 2019. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Engineer Joe Rhein,… |
| July 23, 2019 | 7.23.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …s Superintendent Wayne Ehrich, Finance Clerk Sue Dodds, George Eilertson of Northland Securities Acting Mayor Nielsen called the work session to order at 6:00 pm. Review possible financing options for Red Wing Av. Project Review Options for possib… |
| July 23, 2019 | 7.23.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …gel second by Mortensen to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Richard Nielsen, Acting Mayor… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …l chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th day of July 2019. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Admini… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …eded in the future, it needs to be requested when the budget is being put together. Motion by Henke second by Nielsen to continue the $1000 donation as well as an additional $1000 donation for 2019 as long as any requests for next year are made at… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …-22 approving the lease with option to purchase agreement of the Ford F150 pickup. Roll Call Vote: Henke - No Nielsen - Aye Rechtzigel – Aye Mortensen – Aye The motion passed. Rose Fest Requests Motion by Henke second by Mortensen to approve the R… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …ing Doug Piekarski as a part-time Liquor Store employee. Motion carried 4-0-0. Motion by Rechtzigel second by Nielsen to move all future hire authorizations that are staff directed personnel hires to the consent agenda with the understanding that… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …at Mayor Engel had a love for the community and poured himself into his job and he will be missed. Councilman Nielsen noted what a great guy Mayor Engel was and that he was very conscientious about his decisions. Attorney Riggs added that it was v… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …l to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Richard Nielsen, Acting Mayor… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …of June 2019. The following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknech… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …ee 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 AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Henke to approve the Consent Agenda, wh… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …A Motion by Mortensen second by Nielsen to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Henke to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 69706 through 69798; 3250E through 3272… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …ic during this period. The change order will not change the cost or completion date of the project. Motion by Nielsen second by Rechtzigel to approve Change Order #1 to the 2nd Street Sanitary Sewer Project. Motion carried 5-0-0. Red Wing Avenue E… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …ke to construct a single-family home on the property to be used as rental property. Motion by Henke second by Nielsen to recess the meeting and to go into closed session at 7:56 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-0. The following members were present: Mayor… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …Carried 5-0-0. The following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Attorney Scott Riggs, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …y of May 2019. The following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Engineer D… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …: Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report on Improvements to Red Wing Avenue Motion by Mortenson second by Nielsen to approve Resolution 2019-18. Motion carried 5-0-0. VFW Parking Lot Derek Olinger of Bolton and Menk reviewed findings of a stud… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …ed that this is a revised resolution needed for the final DEED BDPI application Motion by Mortenson second by Nielsen to approve Resolution 2019-17. Motion carried 5-0-0. NEW BUSINESS Approve Hiring of Municipal Swimming Pool Employees 1. Carter J… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …tate liability limits. Cities can purchase additional insurance coverage up to $2,000,000 annually. Motion by Nielsen, seconded by Mortensen to follow past City not waive LMCIT State Liability limits. Motion carried 5-0-0. OTHER BUSINESS Schedule… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …ts not to blow their grass clippings into the street, which eventually ends up in the storm sewers. Motion by Nielsen second by Rechtzigel to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-0. Mark Vahlsing, City Administrator Michael Engel, M… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …January 2019. The following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Engineer Joe Rhein, Attorney Scott Riggs, Administrative Assista… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …Solid Waste Process Addition: / XI / New Business / F / Appointment to NLC Small Community Council Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Mortensen t… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Mortensen to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 69168 through 69245; 3117E through… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …mpbell (Mayor & Council member on EDA) Mike Engel 2 years , Dan Rechtzigel 4 years. a. Acting Mayor – Richard Nielsen b. Legal Newspaper – Kenyon Leader c. Depository – Security State Bank d. City Attorney – Scott Riggs, Kennedy & Graven Chartered… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …Minnesota Statutes j. Deputy Clerk – Holli Gudknecht k. Weed Inspector – Mike Engel l. Audit Committee – Rick Nielsen, Sue Dodds, Mark Vahlsing m. Personnel Committee - Mike Engel, Doug Henke and Mark Vahlsing n. Liquor Committee – Diane Barrett,… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …g m. Personnel Committee - Mike Engel, Doug Henke and Mark Vahlsing n. Liquor Committee – Diane Barrett, Rick Nielsen, Russell Thurmes, Mark Vahlsing o. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Mike Engel and Mark Vahlsing Motion by Mortensen seconded by… |