What happened
- Moment of silence observed for Mayor Engel; family granted use of City logo on funeral pamphlet
- Resolution 2019-23 declaring a vacancy in the office of City Council passed 4-0-0
- Council directed the City Administrator to advertise the empty Council position
- Resolution 2019-22 approving 4-year lease with $1.00 purchase option on Ford F150 passed 3-1 (Henke: No)
- Rose Fest granted the usual $1,000 plus an additional $1,000 for 2019, with documentation and budget-time requests required
- 2nd Street sanitary sewer construction pushed to an August 26 start, completion still expected September 13; open house July 15, 5:00-7:00 pm
- Goodhue County Engineer raised no major concerns on business park access, drainage and utilities on County Road 12; plan ready for review in August
- Red Wing Avenue feasibility study work session set for July 23 at 6:00 pm; adoption expected in August
- Resignations accepted: Public Works worker Peter Kerr (effective July 26) and Officer Amy Reding (full time to part-time); both positions authorized for re-hire
- Doug Piekarski hired as part-time Liquor Store employee; future staff-directed hires moved to consent agenda
- Consent agenda approved checks 69826-69915, 3273E-3295E, and 69918-69930
What was asked 24 raised · 11 settled
Every question, assignment, pending figure and unsourced claim from this meeting, quoted from the record, each checked against the county, census, listing, bid and budget data we hold.
The council has the option of either appointing a new mayor or advertising for interest, but this should be done as soon as possible, because there needs to be five members on the Council.
Discussion of the transition process following the passing of Mayor Engel.
At the meetingCouncil adopted Resolution 2019-23 declaring the vacancy and moved to advertise for the position.
The vacancy was filled by appointment rather than a new election: on August 13, 2019 the Council adopted Resolution 2019-27 appointing Doug Henke to serve as Mayor until the next election, carried 4-0-0. The same meeting adopted Resolution 2019-26 declaring Henke's council seat vacant.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
The RAW contractor stated that the City's construction start has been moved out due to summer weather issues. Construction should begin by August 26 and still be completed by September 13.
Update on RAW contractor schedule after summer weather delays.
RAW Construction confirmed it could not start until late August, so on August 13, 2019 the Council approved Change Order #2 moving the substantial completion date off August 30; the contractor still expected to meet final completion on September 13. The motion carried 4-0-0.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
Construction should begin by August 26 and still be completed by September 13. A public information meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at City Hall.
Outreach ahead of the 2nd Street sewer construction.
At the meetingMeeting announced as scheduled.
The public information meeting on the 2nd Street improvements was held July 15, 2019, as reported by Engineer Rhein on August 13, 2019. The record we hold does not list the questions raised at that meeting.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
Red Wing Avenue Feasibility Study Engineer Rhein stated that a work session to discuss the project financing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 pm.
Red Wing Avenue Feasibility Study update.
At the meetingWork session announced as scheduled.
The work sessions were held and their feedback was incorporated: on August 13, 2019 Engineer Rhein reported the Red Wing Avenue feasibility report had been finalized using feedback received during the previous Council work sessions. The financing options discussed at those sessions are not itemized in the record we hold.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
Red Wing Avenue Feasibility Study Engineer Rhein stated that a work session to discuss the project financing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 pm. The Feasibility Study should be ready for adoption at the August Council meeting.
Timeline for adopting the feasibility study.
The Council adopted Resolution 2019-25 on August 13, 2019 accepting the Red Wing Avenue feasibility report and setting the improvement public hearing for September 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm, carried 4-0-0.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
Administrator Vahlsing stated that Chief Sjolander has been meeting with contractors to develop a layout and design plan for the building improvements.
Planning improvements to the ambulance building being transferred to the City.
Chief Sjolander presented a diagram of a possible police department layout in the former ambulance building on August 13, 2019, with a preliminary estimate of $75,000. Part was budgeted in 2019 and additional money would come in the 2020 budget, with improvements completed in phases if needed.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
The final legal description should be coming soon from the surveyor. Then the City can move forward with the property closing.
Sale of 411 Bullis Street.
The purchase agreement for 411 Bullis Street was executed and Attorney Riggs reported on August 13, 2019 that closing was scheduled for August 28, 2019.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office is currently completing its review. When that agency has completed reviewing the application it will go back to DEED for final review.
Update on the BDPI grant for the business park project.
At the meetingFirst phase of review reported complete.
DEED approved the BDPI grant at $672,096. Administrator Vahlsing reported the approval letter to the council on August 13, 2019, with DEED finalizing the grant agreement and the city working with CEDA on next steps, and a special EDA meeting to be scheduled in early September.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
Rose Fest Funding Request Administrator Vahlsing stated that at the June Council meeting the Rose Fest committee made a request for additional funding from the City for this year's celebration.
Carryover request from the June Council meeting.
At the meetingCouncil approved the $1000 donation plus an additional $1000 for 2019.
The council approved $1,000 plus an additional $1,000 for 2019, and the doubled figure became the standing line: the April 8, 2025 packet lists a budget transfer of $2,000 to Rose Fest alongside $2,500 to the Kenyon Area Historical Society and $10,000 to Kenyon Fire Relief. The committee's own request letter and budget are not in our holdings.
4-8-25_council_packet · taken up again 2025-04-08
As long as the remaining term is less than two years, the Council can appoint a replacement to serve until the term expires.
Legal options for filling the vacant Council/Mayor seat.
At the meetingCouncil proceeded with Resolution 2019-23 on that basis.
The council acted on that basis: Resolution 2019-27 appointed Doug Henke to serve as Mayor until the next election on August 13, 2019, and Resolution 2019-26 then declared Henke's council seat vacant. Attorney Riggs restated the same rule on February 8, 2022 for Tom Gard's seat, where the appointee served until the term expired in December 2022.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
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 one council member can pull it off the consent agenda at any time.
Procedural change adopted after approving the liquor store hire.
At the meetingMotion carried 4-0-0.
The practice took hold and remains in force: personnel hires appear under the consent block 'APPROVAL OF MINUTES and APPOINTMENTS' in the October 10 2023, March 11 2025 and March 10 2026 agendas. The March 10 2026 packet lists the hires of Emiley Schindler and Tate Erlandson as consent items 5 and 6.
3-10-26_Council_Packet_Updated · taken up again 2026-03-10
Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to direct the City Administrator to advertise for the empty Council position.
Filling the Council seat vacated by the death of Mayor Engel.
At the meetingMotion made following adoption of Resolution 2019-23.
The advertisement drew two interested persons by the August 13, 2019 work session, where the Council discussed either appointing directly or interviewing and appointing in September. No resolution appointing a person to the council seat appears in the record we hold.
8.13.19_Council_Work_Session_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
The development plan is being worked on and should be ready for review in August. 2nd Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Engineer Rhein stated that a meeting was held with RAW today.
Business Park Development update after meeting with the Goodhue County Engineer.
No August 2019 business park development plan document appears in the record we hold. The business park thread continues later: the EDA set the lot price at $0.99 per square foot with TIF used to reduce the actual sale price, and reviewed a CEDA marketing strategy, community profile and flyer on November 9, 2021.
11.9.21_Council_Minutes
The resolution to approve the transfer of ownership back to the City will be on the EDA agenda on July 23. Once the resolution is approved, the deed can be filed with the County the next day.
Transfer of the ambulance building property back to the City of Kenyon.
At the meetingRiggs said he is finalizing the documents.
No EDA resolution of July 23, 2019 and no recorded deed for the ambulance building appear in the record we hold. By August 13, 2019 the Council was treating the building as the city's, with Chief Sjolander presenting a police department layout for the former ambulance building at a preliminary estimate of $75,000.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes
The Council stated that if more money was donated by the City, they would like documentation on how it was spent.
Condition attached to the extra $1000 donation for 2019.
At the meetingCouncil approved the additional donation on that condition.
No Rose Fest expenditure report for the extra 2019 donation appears in any later packet we hold. The budget-time half of the condition was met: Rose Fest funding now runs through the annual budget transfer list at $2,000, approved April 8, 2025. An itemized accounting from the committee would settle the documentation requirement.
4-8-25_council_packet · taken up again 2025-04-08
Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to accept Amy Reding's change in status from full time to part- time and authorize re-hiring for the position.
Police officer resignation added to the agenda as New Business item E.
At the meetingMotion carried 4-0-0.
No 2019 applicant list or hire for the vacated full-time police officer position is in our holdings. The position has recurred repeatedly: an internal posting to part-time officers was authorized November 9, 2021, a posting closed April 1, 2025, and as of September 8, 2026 the full-time officer position was still posted until filled with no applicants, at $33.54/hr entry to $42.61 at 5-10 years.
9-8-26 Council Packet; data/jobs.csv · taken up again 2026-09-08
The council has the option of either appointing a new mayor or advertising for interest, but this should be done as soon as possible, because there needs to be five members on the Council.
Urgency of filling the vacant seat.
No city charter or ordinance text stating council size appears in our holdings. The record shows the council continued to transact business with four members, adopting Resolutions 2019-26 and 2019-27 on 4-0-0 votes on August 13, 2019, and filling the fifth seat by appointment after informal meetings with two interested parties on September 4, 2019. The charter or ordinance provision fixing membership is what is missing.
The council passed resolutions 4-0-0 with only four members seated, so a five-member council was not a precondition for acting.
8.13.19_City_Council_Mtg_Minutes · taken up again 2019-08-13
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS None ENGINEERING Business Park Development Update City Engineer Rhein stated that they had met with the Goodhue County Engineer to discuss access, drainage, and future utility locations along County Road 12. The County did not have any major concerns with the project.
Report on the meeting with the County Engineer.
No written comments or notes from the Goodhue County Engineer on the business park are in our holdings. County Road 12 work did proceed: a CSAH 12 partnership agreement defining roles, responsibilities and cost shares was drafted, sent to the city attorney and forwarded to the county for approval by May 14, 2024, with Jess Greenwood, P.E., County Engineer and Public Works Director, as the county's authorized representative.
5-14-24_AGENDA(1) · taken up again 2024-05-14
Rose Fest Funding Request Administrator Vahlsing stated that at the June Council meeting the Rose Fest committee made a request for additional funding from the City for this year's celebration. The City has previously donated $1000 to Rose Fest each year.
Background on the City's history of Rose Fest support.
The council record shows Rose Fest receiving $2,000 from the city in the April 8 2025 donation list, alongside $2,500 to the Kenyon Area Historical Society and $10,000 to Kenyon Fire Relief. No pre-2019 donation ledger is held, so the $1,000-per-year history is not verified; the city's annual donation resolutions for 2016 through 2019 would settle it.
4-8-25_council_packet · taken up again 2025-04-08
The purchase of this pickup was approved at the February 2019 Council meeting and was included in the 2019 City budget.
Justification for the lease resolution.
The budget carries Fund 336 '2019 FORD F150 LEASE' with expenditures of $8,150 budgeted and $8,146 actual, funded entirely by a transfer from the capital fund with a levy of $0, and the fund reads $0.00 in the 2025 and 2026 packets, so the lease is retired. Neither the February 2019 minutes nor the 2019 adopted budget line is held, so the claim that the purchase was approved in February 2019 and budgeted that year is not confirmed.
8-29-24_work_session · taken up again 2024-08-29
CITIZEN COMMENTS The family of Mike Engel asked for permission to use the City logo on Mayor Engel's funeral pamphlet.
Citizen comments at the start of the meeting.
At the meetingAdministrator Vahlsing granted permission.
Permission to use the city logo is an administrative courtesy, granted by Administrator Vahlsing at the meeting. No further record or figure is required.
meeting record
Motion by Mortensen second by Henke to accept Peter Kerr's resignation and authorize re-hiring for the position.
Public Works worker resignation.
At the meetingMotion carried 4-0-0.
We hold nothing on the re-hire for the Public Works position vacated by Peter Kerr on July 26, 2019. The 2025 passages concern the Finance Director resignation and the Public Works Director resignation rescission, not this position. The August or September 2019 minutes recording the posting and hire would answer it.
no source in holdings · would settle it: Job posting and hire recommendation
Vahlsing noted that Bolton & Menk, the City's Engineering Firm, donated $1000 to Rose Fest following the June meeting.
Context for the Rose Fest additional funding request.
We hold no Rose Fest donation records and nothing documenting a $1,000 contribution from Bolton & Menk. Our Bolton & Menk entries cover paid work only, including the 2024 GIS conversion at $14,500 plus $1,260/yr ESRI licensing and the 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement design scope. The Rose Fest committee's donation ledger or treasurer's report would answer it.
KENYON_DATA_IN_MEETINGS.md · would settle it: Rose Fest donation records
The first lease payment would be due in January of 2020. The City would then have the option of purchasing the pickup for $1.00 at the end of the lease term.
Resolution 2019-22 approving the lease with option to purchase.
At the meetingResolution 2019-22 passed 3-1 with Henke voting no.
Nothing in the factbook or the follow-up passages records the F150 lease payment schedule or the $1.00 purchase option; the 2022 passages concern Kinetic Leasing terms for a Peterbilt dump truck, a different vehicle. The signed 2019 lease-purchase agreement and its Exhibit B payment schedule would answer it.
8.15.22_Council_Packet__Agenda · would settle it: The signed lease-purchase agreement
Decisions 10 motions
Who did what
| Person | At this meeting |
|---|---|
| Richard Nielsen Acting Mayor | Presided; seconded the Rose Fest donation motion and voted Aye on the F150 lease |
| Dan Rechtzigel Council Member | Moved approval of the amended agenda, Resolution 2019-23, and the hiring of Doug Piekarski |
| Doug Henke Council Member | Moved the consent agenda and Rose Fest funding and permits; voted No on Resolution 2019-22 |
| John Mortensen Council Member | Moved to direct advertising for the Council vacancy, the F150 lease resolution, and acceptance of resignations |
| Scott Riggs City Attorney | Reported on the ambulance building transfer, the 411 Bullis Street purchase agreement, and options for filling the Mayor's vacancy |
| Joe Rhein City Engineer | Updated Council on the business park, 2nd Street sanitary sewer schedule, and Red Wing Avenue feasibility study |
| Vahlsing City Administrator | Granted logo use to the Engel family; reported on the BDPI grant, Rose Fest request, resignations, and the F150 lease |
| Lee Sjolander Police Chief | Noted as meeting with contractors on layout and design for the ambulance building improvements |
| Holli Gudknecht Administrative Assistant | Recorded and signed the minutes |
| Michelle Otte Library Director | Present at the meeting |
| Wayne Ehrich Public Works Director | Present at the meeting |
| Randy Eggert KMU Superintendent | Present at the meeting |
| Sue Dodds Finance Clerk | Present at the meeting |
| Mike Engel Mayor (deceased) | Remembered with a moment of silence and tributes; his family sought use of the City logo for his funeral pamphlet |
| Peter Kerr Public Works worker | Resigned effective July 26, 2019; resignation accepted |
| Amy Reding Police Officer | Submitted resignation; Council accepted her change from full time to part-time |
| Doug Piekarski Part-time Liquor Store employee | Approved for hire by Council |
Organizations named: Goodhue County, RAW, Bolton & Menk, Minnesota Management and Budget Office, DEED, Kenyon EDA, Kenyon Fire Department, Kenyon Police Department, Kenyon Municipal Utilities (KMU), Municipal Liquor Store, Rose Fest committee
Figures
| Amount | What |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | the City's previous annual donation to Rose Fest, continued for 2019 |
| $1,000 | additional one-time City donation to Rose Fest for 2019 |
| $1,000 | donation to Rose Fest by Bolton & Menk, the City's engineering firm, after the June meeting |
| $1.00 | purchase option price for the Ford F150 pickup at the end of the 4-year lease term |
Said at the meeting
Councilman Mortensen noted that Mayor Engel always kept the city and citizens as the most important.
Councilman John Mortensen · minutes, verbatim
Councilman Henke added that Mayor Engel was known for his work on getting the new fire hall and establishing the community gardens.
Councilman Doug Henke · minutes, verbatim
Councilman Rechtzigal stated that Mayor Engel had a love for the community and poured himself into his job and he will be missed.
Councilman Dan Rechtzigel · minutes, verbatim
As long as the remaining term is less than two years, the Council can appoint a replacement to serve until the term expires.
Attorney Scott Riggs · minutes, verbatim
The RAW contractor stated that the City's construction start has been moved out due to summer weather issues.
City Engineer Joe Rhein · minutes, verbatim
Administrator Vahlsing thanked Mayor Engel for his many years of service.
Administrator Vahlsing · minutes, verbatim
Resolutions and ordinances
- Declaring a vacancy to exit in the office of City Council and providing for the appointment thereofRes. 2019-23
- Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement of the Ford F150 Pickup Administrator Vahlsing stated that a resolution for the 4-year lease of the nRes. 2019-22
The minutes
Official minutes as adopted, from 7.9.19 City Council Minutes; text extracted from the PDF.
Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 9th day of July 2019.
- Present
- Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen
- Also present
- Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee Sjolander, Library Director Michelle Otte, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, KMU Superintendent Randy Eggert, Finance Clerk Sue Dodds
A moment of silence in remembrance of Mayor Engel was observed.
Citizen Comments
The family of Mike Engel asked for permission to use the City logo on Mayor Engel's funeral pamphlet. Administrator Vahlsing granted permission for the use of the logo.
Adopt Agenda
Addition: / XI / New Business / E / Resignation of Police Officer & Authorization to Advertise Position
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Mortensen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Henke seconded by Mortensen to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 69826 through 69915; 3273E through 3295E; and additional checks 69918 through 69930.
Motion carried 4-0-0Presentations / Public Hearings
None
Engineering
Business Park Development Update
City Engineer Rhein stated that they had met with the Goodhue County Engineer to discuss access, drainage, and future utility locations along County Road 12. The County did not have any major concerns with the project. The development plan is being worked on and should be ready for review in August.
2nd Street Sanitary Sewer Improvements Engineer Rhein stated that a meeting was held with RAW today. The RAW contractor stated that the City's construction start has been moved out due to summer weather issues. Construction should begin by August 26 and still be completed by September 13. A public information meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at City Hall. This will be an open house for businesses to ask questions and get information on the upcoming project.
Red Wing Avenue Feasibility Study
Engineer Rhein stated that a work session to discuss the project financing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 pm. The Feasibility Study should be ready for adoption at the August Council meeting.
Legal
Update on Transfer of Ownership of the Ambulance Building back to the City of Kenyon
City Attorney Riggs stated that he is finalizing the legal documents for transfer of the property back to the City. The resolution to approve the transfer of ownership back to the City will be on the EDA agenda on July 23. Once the resolution is approved, the deed can be filed with the County the next day. Administrator Vahlsing stated that Chief Sjolander has been meeting with contractors to develop a layout and design plan for the building improvements. Sale of 411 Bullis Street Attorney Riggs stated that the purchase agreement for 411 Bullis Street has been updated. The final legal description should be coming soon from the surveyor. Then the City can move forward with the property closing.
Discussion on Transition Process in Passing of Mayor Engel
Attorney Riggs discussed options for filling the vacant Mayor's seat on the City Council. A resolution is required to begin the process of filling the opening on the Council. As long as the remaining term is less than two years, the Council can appoint a replacement to serve until the term expires. The council has the option of either appointing a new mayor or advertising for interest, but this should be done as soon as possible, because there needs to be five members on the Council.
Resolution 2019-23 Resolution Declaring a Vacancy to Exist in the Office of City Council and
Providing for the Appointment Thereof
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Mortensen to approve Resolution 2019-23: Declaring a vacancy to exit in the office of City Council and providing for the appointment thereof. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to direct the City Administrator to advertise for the empty Council position.
Old Business
Update on BDPI Grant – Business Park Project
Administrator Vahlsing reported that the first phase of review is completed. The Minnesota Management and Budget Office is currently completing its review. When that agency has completed reviewing the application it will go back to DEED for final review.
Rose Fest Funding Request
Administrator Vahlsing stated that at the June Council meeting the Rose Fest committee made a request for additional funding from the City for this year's celebration. The City has previously donated $1000 to Rose Fest each year. Vahlsing noted that Bolton & Menk, the City's Engineering Firm, donated $1000 to Rose Fest following the June meeting. The Council stated that if more money was donated by the City, they would like documentation on how it was spent. Also, if more money is needed 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 budget time. Motion carried 4-0-0.
New Business
Public Works Worker Resignation Administrator Vahlsing stated that Peter Kerr has resigned his position with the City as of July 26, 2019.
Motion by Mortensen second by Henke to accept Peter Kerr's resignation and authorize re-hiring for the position. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Lease of Ford F150 Pickup
Resolution 2019-22 Lease with Option to Purchase Agreement of the Ford F150 Pickup Administrator Vahlsing stated that a resolution for the 4-year lease of the new Ford F150 pickup for the Public Works Department would need Council approval. The first lease payment would be due in January of 2020. The City would then have the option of purchasing the pickup for $1.00 at the end of the lease term. The purchase of this pickup was approved at the February 2019 Council meeting and was included in the 2019 City budget.
Motion by Mortensen to approve Resolution 2019-22 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 Rose Fest requests including; Street Dance Permit - Municipal Liquor Store Parade Permit Street Closures Sidewalk Vendors on 2nd St. 5th Annual Kenyon Fire Dept. 5K Run/Walk Route Approval
Motion carried 4-0-0Approve Hiring of Municipal Liquor Store Employee
Motion by Rechtzigel second by Mortensen to approve hiring 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 one council member can pull it off the consent agenda at any time. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Police Officer Resignation
Administrator Vahlsing stated that Officer Amy Reding had submitted her resignation with the Kenyon Police Department.
Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to accept Amy Reding's change in status from full time to part- time and authorize re-hiring for the position. Motion carried 4-0-0.
Other Business
Schedule of Upcoming Meetings
KMU Meeting: Wednesday, July 17th @ 6:00 p.m. EDA Meeting: Tuesday, July 23rd @ 8:00 a.m. City Council Work Session: Tuesday, August 13th @ 6 p.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, August 13st @ 7 p.m.
Council And Staff General Comments
Administrator Vahlsing thanked Mayor Engel for his many years of service. He will be greatly missed and his condolences go out to his family. Councilman Mortensen noted that Mayor Engel always kept the city and citizens as the most important. Councilman Henke added that Mayor Engel was known for his work on getting the new fire hall and establishing the community gardens. He will be missed. Councilman Rechtzigal stated that 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 very nice working with Mayor Engel.
Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Motion Carried 5-0-0.