City of Kandiyohi public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202312, adopting 2024 water and sewer utility rates with a 6.5% water usage increase and an 8% sewer usage increase. The council also approved a retroactive 8.7% raise for the Public Works Supervisor, the 2024 Safe Assure OSHA training agreement, and the consent agenda. The donation of a replaced fire truck was tabled until January 2, 2024.

• Approved Resolution 202312 adopting 2024 water and sewer rates (water +6.5%, sewer +8%) (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Supervisor raise increase to 8.7% retroactive to October 16, 2023
• Approved 2024 Safe Assure agreement for OSHA safety training
• Approved consent agenda including November 20, 2023 minutes and claims list totaling $20,381.90
• Tabled donation of replaced fire truck until January 2, 2024

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several items, including accepting a $1,000 donation for the fire department, designating the Civic Center as the 2024 polling place, and accepting the 2023 fire department payroll. They also approved a policy for donating surplus equipment and tabled a motion to donate a 1988 fire truck pending a 30-day waiting period. The consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and department reports, was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including Nov 6 minutes, claims list, and water/sewer report
• Approved Resolution 202310 accepting $1,000 donation from Operation Round-up for fire truck/equipment account
• Approved Resolution 202311 designating Kandiyohi Civic Center as 2024 polling place
• Approved policy for donation of surplus equipment to nonprofit organizations
• Tabled motion to donate 1988 Fire Truck Pumper pending 30-day waiting period
• Accepted 2023 Fire Department Payroll
• Authorized trade-in process for new lawn mower if purchase price under $2,000

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved raises for Public Works Supervisor Brandon Huls (4%) and City Clerk/Treasurer Julie Woltjer (8.7%), both retroactive to the October 16 payroll, during a closed session. The council also approved the consent agenda, the annual renewal of KJ's Quickstop off-sale liquor license, and the Fire Relief Association's decision to keep the interest rate at 0%.

• Approved consent agenda including October 16 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Approved annual renewal of KJ's Quickstop off-sale liquor license (unanimous)
• Accepted Fire Relief Association's election to maintain 0% interest rate (unanimous)
• Approved revised Nuisance Policy Checklist (unanimous)
• Approved 4% raise for Public Works Supervisor Huls, retroactive to Oct 16 payroll, plus full family health insurance (unanimous)
• Approved 8.7% raise for City Clerk/Treasurer Woltjer, retroactive to Oct 16 payroll, plus future family insurance coverage (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a settlement to reduce an OSHA penalty from $800 to $560 regarding Hepatitis B vaccination requirements. The council also authorized a snowblower trade-in and approved the use of the Fire Hall for Holiday Express preparations.

• Approved Consent Agenda including October 2 minutes and claims list
• Approved $3,401.00 trade-in for tool cat snowblower
• Approved use of Fire Hall for Holiday Express preparation
• Approved February 17, 2024, date for Pet Clinic
• Accepted expedited MN OSHA settlement reducing penalty to $560
• Approved city coverage of increased insurance costs for Holiday Express

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved Resolution 202309, amending the September 15, 1986, council minutes to clarify that the vacation of part of McLaughlin Avenue did not affect the rights of way for north-south 1st Street. The resolution passed by voice vote with McGillivray, Clark, and Streich in favor; Raddatz was absent. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the September 18, 2023, minutes and the claims list totaling $24,598.76. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 202309 amending 1986 minutes to clarify 1st Street right-of-way (3-0, Raddatz absent)
• Approved consent agenda including September 18, 2023, minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Approved claims list totaling $24,598.76 (part of consent agenda)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a 2024 preliminary property tax levy of $249,242, to be finalized at a Truth-in-Taxation hearing on December 4, 2023. The council also approved a firewall upgrade, tabled a street intersection issue, and set a public hearing for the 2023 ordinance edition. Consent agenda items, including minutes and claims, were approved.

• Approved 2024 preliminary levy of $249,242 (4-0)
• Approved Sonic Wall firewall upgrade for $1,143.07 plus $324 installation
• Tabled McLaughlin Ave/1st Street intersection issue pending attorney review
• Set public hearing for 2023 City Ordinance Edition on November 6, 2023
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and department reports

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and payments. They authorized the fire chief to sell the old pumper through a third party, added tree cutting and stump grinding on 1st Street to the proposed 2024 budget at about $7,480, and directed the clerk to consult the city attorney on public nuisances and the McLaughlin Avenue vacation. The council also began reviewing the 2024 preliminary budget levy.

• Approved consent agenda including August 21 minutes and $7,159.20 in claims
• Authorized fire chief to sell old pumper through third party
• Added 1st Street tree cutting/stump grinding to 2024 budget (~$7,480)
• Directed clerk to contact city attorney on public nuisance next steps
• Requested city attorney clarity on McLaughlin Avenue vacation
• Began 2024 preliminary budget levy review

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a Nuisance Letter Policy for city ordinance violations, accepted a firefighter's resignation, and tabled the McLaughlin Ave/1st Street vacation pending review of city records. The consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and department reports, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Nuisance Letter Policy for ordinance violations
• Accepted resignation of Firefighter Travis Wendorf
• Tabled McLaughlin Ave/1st Street vacation for records review
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and reports

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including the July 17 meeting minutes and a claims list totaling $22,170.80. They also discussed a pothole complaint on Dudley Avenue, requesting Public Works review mitigation options, and agreed to let Ebeneezer Lutheran Church use picnic tables for the community picnic. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved consent agenda including July 17 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Requested Public Works review pothole mitigation options on Dudley Avenue
• Allowed Ebeneezer Lutheran Church use of picnic tables for community picnic
• Requested repair or replacement of north pump house heater before October 1
• Decided not to cut trees on First Street now, deferring to street projects

City Council

The City Council approved a $12,166.10 contract for manhole lining to prevent infiltration and accepted $200 in cash donations for the Fire Department. Council members also authorized funding for a fire extinguisher demonstration at the upcoming National Night Out event. Additionally, the council reviewed updates on the city's infrastructure project financing.

• Approved $12,166.10 manhole lining contract with Hyperline
• Approved Resolution 202308 accepting $200 in fire department donations
• Approved funding for National Night Out fire extinguisher demonstration
• Approved July 3, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved July 17, 2023, claims list payments

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, claims list, and funding applications for replacing lead water lines through the Minnesota Department of Health. The council also authorized Joe Caskey to replace a cracked curb by the post office, accepted $350 in total donations for the fire department via Resolution 202307, and tabled a discussion regarding McLaughlin Avenue and 1st Street until late August.

• Approved consent agenda including June 5 minutes, claims list, and May 2023 water and sewer report
• Approved Joe Caskey to replace cracked curb by the post office
• Approved Resolution 202307 accepting $150 from Ebenezer Lutheran Church and $200 from Steven Ellingboe for the fire department
• Approved applying for an MDH grant to replace lead water lines
• Tabled McLaughlin Avenue and 1st Street unpaved portion issue until late August for record research

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a revision to the Personnel Policy adding the new Juneteenth holiday and voted to forgo the second Council meeting in June due to lack of quorum. They also approved several road closures for KIDD events, a $642.45 payment to spray 1st Street for dust, and the consent agenda including claims totaling $29,288.48.

• Approved Personnel Policy revision adding Juneteenth holiday
• Approved canceling June 20 Council meeting due to lack of quorum
• Approved $642.45 payment to Crow River Construction for dust control on 1st Street
• Approved KIDD road closures for parade route, waterball, mini rods, and alley
• Approved consent agenda including claims list of $29,288.48
• Decided to pay $300 plumbing bill from Brad's Plumbing

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and payments, and took several actions. They awarded a chip sealing contract to Bargen Incorporated for $18,961, approved LED lighting upgrades for the Fire Hall, and authorized slab jacking of the north pump house for $500. The council also waived an administrative fee for a resident's nuisance issue and approved a new Council Meeting Policy.

• Approved consent agenda including May 1 minutes and $45,144.21 in claims
• Awarded chip sealing contract to Bargen Incorporated for $18,961
• Approved replacing Fire Hall fluorescent lighting with LED fixtures
• Authorized slab jacking of north pump house for $500
• Waived administrative fee for nuisance letter pending resolution
• Approved Council Meeting Policy for participation and order

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved several routine items, including the consent agenda and payments totaling $27,284.23. They also approved Waste Management for Cleanup Day pickup and porta potty placements for the summer. Several items were tabled for further discussion, including crack sealing, 3rd Street lining, and a council meeting policy.

• Approved consent agenda including April 17 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management for Kandi Cleanup Day pickup (unanimous)
• Approved one porta potty in Bell Park, one by baseball field, and 3 for KIDD by firehall (unanimous)
• Tabled crack sealing until more information gathered (unanimous)
• Tabled 3rd Street lining until May 15 meeting with City Engineer (unanimous)
• Tabled council meeting policy until all members present (unanimous)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a resolution proclaiming 'No Mow May' in the city. They also directed public works to obtain quotes for re-sleeving the sanitary sewer on 3rd Street due to infiltration issues. The council approved the previous meeting minutes and a claims list totaling $19,376.82 in expenditures.

• Approved Resolution 202306 proclaiming 'No Mow May' (voice vote: all present council members yes)
• Directed public works to get quotes for re-sleeving 3rd Street sanitary sewer
• Approved April 3 and April 10 meeting minutes
• Approved claims list for $19,376.82 in expenditures
• Approved use of Fire Hall for KIDD event pending Fire Chief approval
• Directed clerk to review state statutes for Zoom attendance at council meetings

City Council

The Board of Appeals and Equalization met to review property market value data. No substantive decisions were made, and no public comments were received regarding properties within city limits.

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved increasing the credit card line for Public Works and City Clerk to $3,000 each, with a total allowed credit balance of $6,000, to offset rising operating costs. They also passed three resolutions transferring funds to assigned accounts for future parks and recreation equipment, infrastructure, and public works equipment purchases. The council accepted the 2022 city audit report and related documents, and heard updates on a new water treatment plant and water tower. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including March 20, 2023 minutes and claims list (2-0)
• Approved increasing credit card line for Public Works and City Clerk to $3,000 each, total $6,000 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 202303 transferring franchise fees to assigned fund for parks and recreation (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 202304 transferring budgeted capital outlay funds for infrastructure (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 202305 transferring budgeted public works equipment funds (2-0)
• Accepted 2022 city audit report, management letter, and adjusting entries (2-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the division of Parcel 50-250-0100 into two separate tracts. The council also authorized grant applications for a new generator and fire turnout gear, and approved a payment for a KIDD tent.

• Approved splitting Parcel 50-250-0100 into two tracts (3-0)
• Approved applying for grants for a $40,000 generator (carried)
• Approved $493.93 payment to South Central Tent Rental for KIDD tent (carried)
• Approved applying for DNR Fire Assistance 50/50 grant for two sets of turnout gear (carried)
• Approved March 6, 2023, meeting minutes and claims list (carried)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved a motion to make the southside of Pacific Avenue a No-Parking area due to complaints about auction-related parking blocking traffic and emergency routes. They also approved changing city employee payday from Tuesday to Friday, and signed an agreement with New London for building official and rental inspector services. The consent agenda, including minutes, claims, and department reports, was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 21 minutes, claims list, and budget report
• Made southside of Pacific Avenue a No-Parking area (motion carried)
• Changed city employee payday from Tuesday to Friday (motion carried)
• Signed Agreement for Building Official – Rental Inspector with City of New London for 2023-2024 (motion carried)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives supporting Zero Tolerance Firearms and Fishing LLC for a licensed gun retail sales store. They also approved paying for inflatables for KIDD, allowed the city clerk to attend a conference, and approved the consent agenda including minutes and claims. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sending letter to ATF for Zero Tolerance Firearms and Fishing LLC gun store license
• Approved city payment for KIDD inflatables
• Approved city clerk attendance at IIMC and Finance Officers conference
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 6 minutes and claims list

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved replacing fluorescent lighting with LED fixtures in the Civic Center for $6,289, and also approved replacing seven Christmas light poles with LED versions. The council directed staff to explore pricing for exterior lighting changes and grant opportunities for energy-efficient conversions. All consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, claims totaling $34,200.91, and department reports, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $6,289 LED lighting replacement for Civic Center (unanimous)
• Approved replacing 7 Christmas light poles with LED lights (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims totaling $34,200.91 (unanimous)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the 2023 fire department officer elections, including Jamie Swanson as Fire Chief, and authorized the chief to apply for matching grants for a washer and SCBAs. The council also accepted a $100 donation for first responder equipment, approved the 2023 Conflict of Interest Policy, and approved the consent agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 3 minutes and claims list (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Fire Department officers as elected (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Chief to apply for matching washer grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Chief to apply for matching USDA SCBA grant (unanimous)
• Approved Josiah Swanson as new fire department member (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 202302 accepting $100 donation from Patricia Clark for first responder equipment (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Conflict of Interest Policy (unanimous)

City Council

The Kandiyohi City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a claims list totaling $75,485.11. They accepted two $1,000 donations for first responder equipment, approved annual appointments (attorney, auditor, bank, newspaper, building inspector, acting mayor, fire board reps, GLSSWD rep), and authorized MRWA training and NLC membership. No old business was discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims list totaling $75,485.11
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Barnabas Foundation and $1,000 from Operation Round-Up for first responder equipment (Resolution 202301, unanimous)
• Approved City Maintenance attendance at MRWA training in March
• Joined National League of Cities for infrastructure grant review
• Reappointed Griffin Leitch as City Attorney
• Reappointed Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing as City Auditor
• Reappointed Harvest Bank as official City Bank
• Reappointed Lakes Area Review as legal newspaper