Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th day of October 2021. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henke.
The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey, Molly Ryan, Tom Gard, and Dan Rechtzigel
Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Engineer Derek Olinger, Attorney Scot Riggs, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Patrol Officer Mitch Taylor, Michelle Vlasak reporter for Kenyon Leader, Finance Clerk Kathy Flikke, Chris Werner
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZEN COMMENT
ADOPT AGENDA
Revision: / VII / Engineering / B / 1 / Revised Pay Request #8 Amount
Motion by Bailey second by Gard to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Henke to approve the Consent Agenda and payment of check numbers 72816 through 72900; 3798E through 3812E; and additional checks 72911 through 72942.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/ RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS
Chris Werner, CNP at the new Kenyon Clinic, introduced herself and gave an overview of the Clinic’s services and hours. The clinic will open Monday, October 18. It is part of Northfield Hospitals + Clinics.
Administrator Vahlsing introduced Kathy Flikke as the new city finance clerk.
ENGINEERING
Red Wing Avenue Construction Update
Engineer Olinger stated that the Red Wing Avenue project is now considered complete. Any remaining repairs needed will be addressed under warranty. The final paperwork should be ready by next month.
Pay Request #12 – Wencl Construction
Motion by Gard second by Ryan to approve pay request No. 12 to Wencl Construction in the amount of $3,230.25 for work completed through October 7th. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Business Park/Utility Extension Project Update
Engineer Olinger stated that A-1 Excavating has completed work at the Business Park. This is a final payment. Any additional repairs will be addressed under the warranty.
Pay Request #8 – A-1 Excavating
Motion by Henke second by Ryan to approve final pay request No. 8 to A-1 Excavating in the amount of $80,834.72 for work completed through October 7th, contingent on receiving the project closeout documentation. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Crack Filling of Streets
Engineer Olinger stated that the crack sealing project was completed last week.
Trondheim Road Extension
Engineer Olinger stated that there have been recent inquires regarding the extension of Trondheim Road west to meet 20th Avenue. Olinger presented a cost estimate and other considerations to extending this street. Administrator Vahlsing stated the next step would be to look at amending the 10-year infrastructure plan to add this extension. This item will be added to the November agenda.
LEGAL
New On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License
Attorney Riggs stated that an application for an on-sale and Sunday liquor license had been submitted by Heather Thram. She and Steven Lacey are in the process of opening Lacey’s Kitchen and Cocktails at the former Kenyon Bar and Grill location.
Motion by Ryan second by Bailey to approve the liquor license for Lacey’s Kitchen and Cocktails.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
Lacey’s Kitchen and Cocktails - On Premises Charitable Gambling License Application -Kenyon Snowdrifters
Administrator Vahlsing stated that the Kenyon Snowdrifters were seeking approval to operate charitable gambling at Lacey’s Kitchen and Cocktails.
Resolution 2021-14 Approving the Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Application for the Kenyon Snowdrifters. to Conduct Lawful Gambling at the Lacey’s Kitchen and Cocktails Located at 632 2nd Street, Kenyon, MN 55946
Motion by Bailey second by Gard to adopt Resolution 2021-14. Motion carried 5-0-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Update on Granicus Peak Agenda Management Software
Administrator Vahlsing updated the Council on the Granicus Peak Agenda Management System. He demonstrated how Granicus Peak will work and what the format will look like.
NEW BUSINESS
None
Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
KMU Meeting: Tuesday, October 19 @ 2:00 p.m.
Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Annual Meeting Wed, October 20th
City Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 9 @ 7 p.m.
Township Fire Contract Meeting: Tuesday, December 7th @ 6 p.m.
2022 Budget & Levy Public Meeting: Tuesday, December 7th @ 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTs
Mayor Henke recognized Sue Dodds for her 26 years of service to the City.
Officer Taylor stated that the two new parttime officers are now working solo.
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Henke to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0.
Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Douglas Henke, Mayor
