Lake Lillian, Minnesota

City Council Agenda

6:00 P.M. Tuesday

November 12, 2024

Lake Lillian City Center

511 Lakeview Street

 

Mayor: Wendy Lund, Council Members: Lowell Petterson, Daniel Kiecker, Marilyn Larson, Michael Sagness                                                            

 

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Meeting called to order at 6:00PM. In attendance were Mike Sagness, Daniel Kiecker, Wendy Lund, Marilyn Larson, Sara Oberloh, Sarah Van Dyken, Alissa Stai, Josh Gilberts, Paul Jurek, Lowell Petterson, Casey Ochs, Dennis Fischer
2. ADOPT AGENDA: Motion to accept agenda made by Daniel Kiecker, seconded by Mike Sagness; motion passed.  
3. ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA:  Motion to accept consent agenda made by Mike Sagness, seconded by Daniel Kiecker: motion passed.
   1. Discussion of issues with alley plowing and road construction.

 

ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE AND NON-CONTROVERSIAL BY THE COUNCIL. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS UNLESS REQUESTED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF OR CITIZEN. IF REMOVED, THE ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE END OF THE REGULAR AGENDA

 

                                                                                         a.      October 1, Minutes

                                                                                         b.      Sheriff’s Report

                                                                                         c.      Past Due Utility Balances

                                                                                         d.      Bills List

 

 

1. VISITORS PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND CORRESPONDANCE
2. Josh Gilberts raised the question about the status of fire contracts for neighboring townships. He also asked about the possibility of the city reimbursing tuition for fire fighter training for those under 18. The discussion was tabled for the time being. Also, Josh asked about the status of fire hydrants within the city limits. Alissa assured him us that hydrants in the city are fully operational.
3. Sara Oberloh / Oberloh and Oberloh LLC
1. 2023 Audit presented by Sara Oberloh of Oberloh and Oberloh LLC. Sara made recommendations going forward to update the chart of accounts to more accurately reflect ongoing construction and engineering projects in the city.
4. Bollig Engineering 
1. Project Update: A motion was made by Mike Sagness to approve pay application 12, seconded by Lowell Petterson; motion passed.  A motion was also made by Daniel Kiecker, seconded by Lowell Petterson to approve change order #1; motion passed. A motion was also made by to Daniel Kiecker, seconded by Marilyn Larson to approve pay application number 3; motion passed. Paul Jurek of Bollig recommended paying off the MIDI loan before Thanksgiving. Casey Ochs was instructed to ascertain the final payoff amount.
2. Small Cities Development Program: A motion was also made by Mike Sagness, seconded by Daniel Kiecker to apply for an SCDP grant.  The motion passed.
5. Bills List: A motion was made by Mike Sagness to pay outstanding bills, seconded by Lowell Petterson; motion passed.
6. Department Heads
1. Public Works: Alissa Stai brought up the question of obtaining disaster relief funding to obtain a new generator for the lift station.  Alissa also suggested a message to be place on the utility bills to remind citizens of the parking ordinance related to semi trucks and tractors. Also discussed was the contract for snow removal and who would cover for Alissa when she goes on vacation.
2. City Clerk

-          Brief discussion related to the proper disposal of leaves and not pushing them into the streets.

1. Other Business
1. Brief discussion on vacation policy and the policies of other municipalities

 

1. Adjourn: Motion was made by Mike Sagness to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Daniel Kiecker; motion passed and meeting adjourned at 8:10.