City Council Minutes
LAKE LILLIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 7TH, AT 6 PM AT THE LAKE LILLIAN COMMUNITY CENTER AT 511 LAKEVIEW STREET LAKE LILLIAN MN 56253 AGENDA Call Meeting to Order: Meeting called to order at 5:58PM. Those present were Mayor Wendy Lund, Council Members Michael Sagness, Lowell Petterson, Marilyn Larson, and Daniel Kiecker. Also present were Deputy Sheriff Karla Koplin, City Clerk Casey Ochs and Chief of Public Works Alissa Stai.
Michael Sagness moved to accept agenda, seconded by Daniel Kiecker; motion passed. Consent Agenda: A. September 2, & September 23 Minutes B. Sheriff’s Report D. 2026 Budget and Levy E. Past Due Utilities Michael Sagness moved to accept Consent Agenda, seconded by Marilyn Larson; motion passed.
Public Forum – (Individuals Limited to Five (5) Minutes) A. Brian Wittman land use permit application Daniel Kiecker moved to accept Brian Wittman’s request to build a utility shed on his property, seconded by Lowell Petterson; motion carried. B. Karlene Peterson land use permit application Lowell Petterson moved to accept Karlene Peterson’s request to build a utility shed on her property, seconded by Michael Sagness; motion carried.
Bollig Engineering Daniel Kiecker moved to pay Bolig Engineering pay application #20 for $242,943.50, seconded by Marilyn Larson; motion carried.
Department Reports and General Business:
1. Public Works Council discussed how to deal with flooding in the park during periods of heavy rain. Daniel Kiecker moved to hire landscape contractor to repair park damaged by summer flood waters, seconded by Michael Sagness; motion carried. Lowell Petterson inquired about continuous mixing noise coming from the water tower. Alissa Stai indicated the noise will be abated when the new water treatment plant is operational. Alissa also informed the council the warranty has run out on the skid loader. She also listed safety related items that should be addressed by the city. In addition, she requested a survey be done to accurately determine the border between the City Hall and Ellie May’s Diner property. A motion was made by Lowell Petterson, seconded by Marilyn Larson to employ Bonema to survey the property at a cost of $500. Alissa also informed the Council that the plow truck needs work in order to pass the DoT’s inspection at a cost of $700-$1000. Daniel Kiecker moved to go ahead with the work, seconded by Lowell Petterson; motion carried.
2. City Clerk - Expired tag vehicles: Council discussed how to follow up on with owners of vehicles with expired tabs which are in public view. Michael Sagness and Wendy Lund determined to check up vehicles and give updated instructions. Council also discussed investigation of abandoned dwellings on Oakdale Ave. Michael Sagness moved to sign the Xcel franchise contract, seconded by Daniel Kiecker; Motion carried. - Gigfire Library update: Ochs gave an update on issues switching phone service at the library from Verizon to Gigfire.Telephone before the fiber optic cable can be installed.
Other Business 1. Personnel Handbook update (Michael and Dan): Michael and Dan continue their study of changes needed in the City’s personnel handbook. 2. Ball Park, Red rock and Fence: Daniel Kiecker asked the Council to approve the purchase of a load of Red Rock for the ball park at the cost of $1350.00. Michael Sagness moved to approve the purchase, seconded by Marlyn Larson; motion carried. 3. Wendy Lund notified the Council of the House Bonding Tour on Tuesday October 21st. She indicated that all were invited. 4. The Council added DeLaForest Consulting and the Workers’ Comp Invoice to the bills List. Motion to approve and pay the bills list made by Daniel Kiecker, seconded by Lowell Petterson; motion carried. Information
1. Next Council Meetings: November 5, 2025 Adjournment Motion made by Michael Sagness to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Marilyn Larson; motion carried, and meeting was adjourned at 8:05PM.