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Derek Olinger

City Engineer, Bolton & Menk (Rochester)

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2019–2026years in the record

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August 6, 2026Presented pay application No. 8, the sewer lining work status, gas line repair issues and the Kenyon Crossings applications
July 14, 2026Reported Langford Avenue reconstruction nearly complete and sewer lining remaining; recommended Pay Application #7 and Change Order #2
June 9, 2026Reported on 2025 Street & Utility Project progress, delays from private utility conflicts, and paving schedule
April 14, 2026Presented the Highway 60 sewer televising quotes and updated the council on the 2025 street and utility project schedule
March 10, 2026Presented the need to update costs and priorities in the capital finance and improvement plan
January 13, 2026Presented Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements; designated City Engineer
December 9, 2025Reported Fitzgerald had completed 2025 work, that the project finishes in 2026, and that Change Order No. 1 was not ready
October 14, 2025Reported on 5th and 8th Street construction, the 2nd Street work change directive, and the MnDOT Highway 60 meeting
October 6, 2025Certified the revised plan sheets and recommended Pay Application No. 2 in the packet
September 9, 2025Recommended approval of Pay Application No. 1 in the packet
August 12, 2025Updated council on 2025 street and utility improvements, recommended Pearl Creek closeout with pay estimate #12 and change order #2, and recommended reapplying for an LRIP grant for 6th Street.
July 16, 2025Attended the special meeting
July 8, 2025Reported four bids received, recommended Fitzgerald Excavating, presented updated assessment roll and construction engineering scope and fee.
June 10, 2025Explained revisions to the plans and specifications after the bid rejection and the July 2 bid opening schedule
May 13, 2025Presented the assessment hearing summary and reviewed the four requested Langford Avenue right-of-way easements.
April 29, 2025Summarized the infrastructure management plans and infrastructure goals for the city
April 8, 2025Reported six competitive bids on the street project, explained the assessment hearing process, and recommended expanding the chip seal contract
March 11, 2025Reported the 2025 street and utility design complete and ready for bids, reviewed the chip seal project, and was directed to discuss easements with Scot Bowen.
February 11, 2025Reported the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements design was nearly complete and described the January 27 neighborhood meeting
January 14, 2025Reported on the 2025 street and utility improvements and announced the January 27 open house
December 10, 2024Reported on Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue completion status, the 2025 street and utility design, Langford right-of-way issues and the 8th Street development layout
November 12, 2024Reported on 2025 street and utility design, the 8th Street development meeting and the Pearl Creek/Gates Avenue project status
October 8, 2024Presented the 2025 street and utility project scope at the public hearing and reported on Pearl Creek/Gates Avenue punch-list work
September 10, 2024Reported on Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue progress and summarized the 2025 Street and Utility Improvements feasibility report
July 9, 2024Reported on lift station work and explained the Dollar General sanitary sewer reroute and development agreement.
June 11, 2024Reported on lift station progress and elevated sanitary sewer flows; reviewed the Peterson rezoning request
May 14, 2024Reported on lift station progress, reviewed the 2025 project scope and CSAH 12 status, and explained the feasibility report and assessment process
April 9, 2024Reported the LRIP grant denial, reviewed the 2025 street and utility project scope and the pending CSAH 12 partnership agreement
February 13, 2024Reported the asphalt rejuvenator quote and updated council on Depot Park prioritization and the new trail committee.
January 9, 2024Reported on Pearl Creek sewer electrical work, the 6th Street LRIP application, the 2025 infrastructure plan, GIS mapping, the engineering rate increase, street sealing, and the Sunrise 2nd Addition plat
June 13, 2023Updated the council on the Pearl Creek sewer plans, easement progress and street improvement project
May 9, 2023Updated the Council on completed final plans for the street improvement and Pearl Creek sewer projects and on easement acquisition progress
March 14, 2023Reported on Pearl Creek sewer easements and higher-than-expected project costs
February 14, 2023Reported Pearl Creek sewer plans complete with a modified forcemain route, and reviewed the draft 2023-2027 street reconstruction and overlay plan
January 24, 2023Co-presented the capital improvement plan; stated cost estimates were applied to all projects so they can be selected in order of importance
January 10, 2023Gave project updates on Pearl Creek Sanitary Sewer Improvements and 2023 Street Improvements.
December 13, 2022Reported on Pearl Creek sewer survey work and presented the $54,236 final design proposal for the 2023 street improvements.
November 16, 2022Reported on Pearl Creek sanitary sewer, 2023 street improvements, completion of the North Street Drainage Project and downtown/Hwy 60 parking options
October 11, 2022Presented the 2023 street improvement project scope recommendation and reviewed the list of proposed street improvements
September 13, 2022Reported completion of the North Street Drainage Project and outlined Pearl Creek and Forest Street sanitary sewer priorities
August 30, 2022Reviewed the Infrastructure Management Plan and three revision options, reported the Pearl Creek-Forest Street sewer line was in poor condition, and reviewed 2023 projects
August 15, 2022Updated council on North Street drainage, chip sealing, MnDOT angled parking discussions, the Pearl Creek/Forest Street sanitary study, and the infrastructure/capital improvement plan update.
July 12, 2022Gave updates on North Street drainage, the 2022 chip seal project, Pearl Creek and Forest Street sanitary improvements, and the infrastructure/capital improvement plan; explained MnDOT requirements for 2nd Street parking.
June 14, 2022Reported on North Street drainage, Pearl Creek and Forest Street sanitary improvements, 2022 chip seal, and 2020 project warranty work.
May 10, 2022Reviewed the eight quotes for North Street drainage improvements and identified DeCook Drainage as low bidder.
April 12, 2022Reported three televising proposals for Pearl Creek and Forest Street and two quotes for chip sealing and crack sealing.
February 8, 2022Submitted a packet update and proposal on the Pearl Creek and Forest Street sanitary sewer improvements and North Street drainage items
January 11, 2022Outlined preliminary activities, fees and tentative schedule for the sewer lining projects; ran the electronic portion of the meeting
December 14, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue damage negotiations, Change Order #4 and the final pay request; reported Riverside Park FEMA project complete
November 9, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue liquidated damages, Trondheim Road infrastructure plan analysis, and Riverside Park FEMA repairs
October 12, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue, Business Park utility extension, crack sealing, and presented Trondheim Road extension cost estimates
September 14, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue reseeding and closeout, the Business Park/Utility Extension Project, FEMA flood repairs and street crack filling
August 10, 2021Gave updates on Red Wing Avenue, the Business Park/Utility Extension project, FEMA flood repairs, street crack filling and 4th Street alley paving; prepared Change Order #6
July 13, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue paving and completion extension, Business Park/Utility Extension progress, the 4th Street alley drainage issue and FEMA repair quotes
June 8, 2021Gave updates on Red Wing Avenue, the Business Park/Utility Extension project and presented FEMA flood repair plans
May 11, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue, the Business Park/Utility Extension, FEMA flood repairs and Change Order #5
April 13, 2021Gave updates on Red Wing Avenue, the business park utility extension, the crack seal bids and manhole repairs.
March 9, 2021Noted utilities in the alley, reviewed the infrastructure management plan, updated Council on the FEMA flood repair design and DNR permits, and described the capital improvement planning work.
February 9, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue as-built drawings and the FEMA flood repairs survey and schedule.
January 12, 2021Reported on Red Wing Avenue and Kenyon Business Park projects and Change Order #4; designated City Engineer
July 23, 2019Attended the work session
May 14, 2019Reviewed findings of a drainage study of the alley and VFW rear parking lot

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Up to 120 passages, newest first, from packets, minutes and agendas 2019–2026.

DateDocumentPassage
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…eanna Gard, Kim Helgeson Absent: Don Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Wayne Ehrich, Heather Dewitz, Doug Henke, Jerry Houglum, Billy Dyrdahl Via Zoom: Jessi…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…They are looking for three million dollars from investors. ENGINEERING 2025 Street & Utility Project Engineer Olinger stated that this pay estimate includes primarily sanitary sewer lining, grouting and manhole rehabilitation. The contractor will…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…ious punch list repairs. Doug Henke reported some issues with the gas company putting their line in. Engineer Olinger was aware of some of these issues and will be working with the gas company to do repairs. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements –…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…ary Plat Variance Staff Reports and Draft Resolutions Kenyon Crossings – Application Materials-Plans Engineer Olinger updated the council on the Kenyon Crossings development applications. The planning commission held public hearings on the varianc…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…there are any questions related to this proposal, please contact us. Sincerely, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Derek P. Olinger, P.E. City Engineer Attachments: Project Area Figure Approvals City of Kenyon: Bolton & Menk, Inc. By: BY: Printed Name: ______ _…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Absent: Kim Helgeson Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Heather Dewitz, Police Chief Sjoblom, Stephanie Brezina, Chad Caron, Billy Dyrdahl, Pe…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…and then it will go to the personnel committee for review. ENGINEERING 2025 Street & Utility Project Engineer Olinger stated that most of the reconstruction work within Langford Avenue is now complete and sod has been laid. The last remaining majo…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…amount of $461,189.14. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Change Order #2 Engineer Olinger stated that some settlement of service line trenches is visible within 8th Street. The original contract required that 8th Street…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…geson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Officer Dan England, Heather Dewitz, Police Chief Sjoblom, Doug Henke, Parker Burdorf, John Lee, Josh Johnson, Randy Eggert, Ann…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…om Disposal will be ready for the July council meeting. ENGINEERING 2025 Street & Utility Project 13 Engineer Olinger stated that Utility work is mostly complete within Langford Avenue and the crew has begun to build the street structure. Fitzgera…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
June 9, 20266.9.26 Council Packet Agenda…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Armani Tucker, Heather Dewitz, Rachel Goven, John Lee, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehri…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…requester. The LMC along with Attorney Riggs have been involved. ENGINEERING Hwy 60 Sewer Televising Engineer Olinger stated that he had previously discussed the need for an infrastructure study for utility mains below Hwy 60 in Kenyon, in prepara…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…te from Visu-Sewer to televise under Highway 60. Motion carried 5-0-0. 2025 Street & Utility Project Engineer Olinger stated that the 2025 street and utility project will be restarted during the week of April 13th. The final completion is expected…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…COMMENTS Council Member Sjolander thanked city staff for all they do. Council Member Bailey thanked Engineer Olinger, and everyone involved for the new sidewalk by the school as part of the street project. Mayor Kirchmann thanked Deanna for joini…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…nner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Armani Tucker, Josh Johnson, Aaron Meyer, Sue Dodds, Heather Dewitz, Rachel Goven, Jeff Sjobl…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…ription and this position should be posted soon. ENGINEERING Capital Finance and Improvement Plan 37 Engineer Olinger stated that with several large infrastructure projects on the five-to-ten-year outlook and building momentum for some parks/recre…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…12,773.80 April 14, 2026 Proposal Submitted To: City of Kenyon 709 Second Street Kenyon, MN 55946 Attn: Derek Olinger@ Bolton & Menk Job Name/ Location: TH-60 Sanitary Sewer Televising Investigation, Kenyon, MN We hereby submit the following speci…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…horized Signature Page 1 of 2 46 April 14, 2026 City of Kenyon 709 Second Street Kenyon, MN 55946 Attn: Derek Olinger @ Bolton & Menk TH-60 Sanitary Sewer Televising Investigation Estimated Estimated Total Item No. Item Description Unit Unit Price…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…parate notice with additional information once Project Engineering Firm work starts Bolton & Menk, Inc. Derek Olinger, P.E. Kenyon City Engineer Cell: (507) 525-2685 Contacts derek.olinger@bolton-menk.com Your best source of information throughout…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…inger@bolton-menk.com Your best source of information throughout the project will be the city engineer, Derek Olinger. Reach Derek anytime at 507-525-2685 or derek.olinger@bolton-menk.com Text or Email Updates Sign up for text or emailed versions…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…nner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Brittni Schmitz, Officer Armani Tucker, Josh Johnson, Operations Superintendent Randy Eggert, John Le…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…ongoing and will take additional time to complete. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that change order #1 was tabled at last month's meeting, but it is now ready for review. This is a contract amendment to a…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…nnedy & Graven Chartered e. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm f. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk g. City Auditor – BerganKDV h. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities i. Investments – As…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…nner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Brittni Schmitz, Officer Armani Tucker, Josh Johnson, Operations Superintendent Randy Eggert, John Le…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…ongoing and will take additional time to complete. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that change order #1 was tabled at last month's meeting, but it is now ready for review. This is a contract amendment to a…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…nnedy & Graven Chartered e. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm f. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk g. City Auditor – BerganKDV h. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities i. Investments – As…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…on. He is figuring out what the next steps will be. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that Fitzgerald Excavating has utility and grading work nearly complete on both 5th and 8th streets. Concrete curb and dri…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…udes work from August 30 to October 3 in the amount of $293,639.67. Work Change Directive Form No. 1 Engineer Olinger stated that the 2nd Street watermain work has started. This work was originally planned to be installed using trenchless/directio…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…o Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $293,639.67. Motion carried 4-0-0. Trunk Highway 60 Project Engineer Olinger stated that a meeting was held with MnDOT planning staff on September 30 regarding 56 the 2031 Hwy 60 project. The city will need…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…iley Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, Brittni Schmitz, Michelle Otte, Wayne Ehrich, Keith Allen The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOP…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…esday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm. ENGINEERING Project Update - 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that all property owners were notified again of their assessment amounts. Fitzgerald has been completing various contract…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…will start a few of the streets this year . Pearl Creek & Gates Ave Utility Improvements – Closeout Engineer Olinger stated that BCM fulfilled their contractual obligations in July, therefore the project is ready for final payment and closeout. P…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…r closeout documentation. Motion carried 4-0-0. 8 Local Road Improvement Program – Grant Application Engineer Olinger stated that reconstruction of 6th Street near the school has been on the capital improvement plan for many years and is currently…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…: Date: Name: Nick Dahle Title: Project Manager Recommended by Engineer Approved by Owner By: By: Name: Derek Olinger, P.E. Name: Scott Lehner Title: City Engineer Title: City Administrator Date: Date: EJCDC C-620 Contractor's Application for Paym…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…iley Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Brian Homeier, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Officer Armani Tucker, John Lee, Josh Johnson, Jed…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. Engineer Olinger stated that this Public Hearing was a continuation of the June 10, 2025 public hearing. No public comments were received. Motion…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…pecial council meeting on July 16. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Bid Acceptance Engineer Olinger stated that the project was advertised last month with four bids received. He recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…- Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. Assessment Adoption – 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the assessment roll was updated with the most current bid pricing. The proposal has an assessment term of 15 years wi…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…r – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. Construction Engineering Agreement – 2025 Street & Utility Improvement Engineer Olinger reviewed the scope and fees for the construction engineering and surveying services through the end of this project in 2026. Thes…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…heir support. He thanked council members for joining meetings remotely while on vacation and thanked Engineer Olinger for helping with the audio at the meeting. Council member Sjolander stated that staff have been out working hard to keep the city…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…trator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Brian Homeier, John Lee, Josh Johnson, Liquor Store Manager Matt Bartel, Chris Kyllo, Brittni…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…ce on Friday, June 20, 2025. 12 ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Bid Authorization Engineer Olinger stated that following the rejection of the bids last month, the plans and specifications have been revised to reduce the ability…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…NCIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 7/8/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: During the May 1…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…NCIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 7/8/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: Bid Acceptance - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The project was adve…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…ommend awarding the contract to Fitzgerald Excavating of Goodhue, MN. Sincerely, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Derek P. Olinger, PE City Engineer Enclosures H:\KENYON_CI_MN\24X134934000\6_Plans-Specs\C_Bids Received\BID 2\134934 Recommendation Letter for Bi…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…NCIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 7/8/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: Assessment Adoption - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The assessment…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…ent: Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Brian Homeier, Doug Ims-Icon LLC, Aaron Dean, John Lee, Josh Johnson, Bailey Ament, Dana Call…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…otion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to open the public hearing at 7:09 pm. Motion carried 5-0-0. Engineer Olinger stated that this Public Hearing was required for the 2025 Street & Utility Improvements project by State Statute, since assessmen…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…costs, and the proposed assessments. No residents attended the Public Hearing, but two residents did contact Olinger in advance. The resident at 10 Slee Street thought his assessment was too high and the resident at 608 8th Street was opposed to…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…engineering agreement. Motion carried 5-0-0. Easement Approval – 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger reviewed the requested permanent right-of-way easements from four property owners adjacent to Langford Avenue. These landowners w…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…ould need to be compensated for the land rights obtained through these easements. Unsigned Easements Engineer Olinger stated that two agreements have been signed. There is a verbal agreement with one of the property owners. The fourth property own…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 6/10/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: During the May 1…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…oom: Mayor Don Kirchmann Absent: Lee Sjolander Also, present: Administrator Scott Lehner, City Engineer Derek Olinger, George Eilertson of Northland Securities, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Operations S…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…o order at 6:07 pm Presentation – Capital Finance Planning - George Eilertson, Northland Securities and Derek Olinger, City Engineer George Eilertson last prepared a financial management plan for the city in 2021. He presented an update of the fin…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…ed to capital spending and debt service and reviewed the plan for financing the 2025 street project. Engineer Olinger summarized the infrastructure management plans and infrastructure goals for the city. Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to adj…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…nder Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney Joe Sathe, Public Works Supervisor Wayne Ehrich, Officer Brian Homeier, Lizzie Cooper-Kenyon Leader, Doug Ims-Icon…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…ril 11, 2025. He is closing on a house in the area. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that six bids were received by the April 2, 2025 deadline. The pricing was competitive. The bids are still being evaluated…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…. He would like to be informed of the meeting where the bid would be awarded. 2025 Chip Seal Project Engineer Olinger stated that four quotes were received for the chip seal project. $90,000 was budgeted for the project. The low bid was approximat…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…mann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Liquor Store Manager Matt Bartel, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Public Works Supervisor Wayne Ehrich, Of…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…use in the area. Hopefully, he will be moving soon. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the design work for the 2025 street and utility project is complete and ready to advertise for bids. Bolton & Menk wi…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…ley seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-11. Motion carried 4-0-0. 9 2025 Chip Seal Project Engineer Olinger reviewed the city's preventative maintenance project for 2025. For the last several years, preventative maintenance projects have…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…Combination for Scot Bowen Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to table this resolution and direct Engineer Olinger to talk to Scot Bowen about easements, etc. Motion carried 4-0-0. Schedule for Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tuesday, March 25th…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…NCIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 4/8/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Bidding Bids for the project were ope…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 3/11/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Chip Seal Project BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: See attached quote recommendation letter. SOURCE…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…nner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, City Attorney Joe Sathe, Officer Brian Homeier, Josh Johnson, Jed Johnson The meeting opened wit…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…the audio/visual equipment in the council chambers. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the design work for the project is nearly complete and should be ready for approval of bidding at the March council m…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 3/11/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Design Progress Design work for the p…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…ed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Signature: Typed or Printed Name: Derek P. Olinger Date: 03/11/2025 License Number: 54287 City of Kenyon - 24X.134934.000 CERTIFICATIONS PAGE March 2025 PAGE 00 01 05-1 © Bolton &…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…SHEET NUMBER SHEET TITLE Lee Sjolander Dustin Barth City Engineer: Dustin.Barth@lumen.com HIL L GENERAL Derek Olinger, P.E. EN Jaguar Communications GR Bolton & Menk, Inc. MO 2900 43rd St NW, Suite 100 Michael S. Broadwater 507-214-0236 PROJECT LO…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 3/11/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Chip Seal Project BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Each year, the city budgets ~$45,000 for preventa…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…ott Lehner, Interim City Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Brian Homeier, Officer Jo…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…ENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that there will be an open house neighborhood meeting on Monday, January 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at city hall. Resident…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…nnedy & Graven Chartered e. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm f. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk g. City Auditor – Abdo Eich and Meyers h. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities i. Invest…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 2/11/2025 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Design work on this project is approx…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…nnedy & Graven Chartered 5. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm 6. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk 7. City Auditor – Abdo Eich and Meyers 8. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities 9. Invest…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…nnedy & Graven Chartered e. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm f. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk g. City Auditor – Abdo Eich and Meyers h. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities i. Invest…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…trator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engineer Derek Olinger, Attorney Joe Sathe, Public Works Supervisor Wayne Ehrich, Officer Brian Homeier, Don Kirchmann, Elana Brunner The meeting opened…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…BLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS ENGINEERING Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that most of the work is now complete. There have been delays with minor grading, stabilization, and establishing turf on…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…he remaining repair work to early spring. Motion carried 5-0-0. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the design work for the 2025 street and utility improvements is about 25% complete. The Langford right-of-way width v…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…s for the acquisition of easements for Langford Avenue. Motion carried 5-0-0. 8th Street Development Engineer Olinger stated that a potential layout for the 8th street development site has been drafted. The layout showed an ideal layout for the bu…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…nnedy & Graven Chartered 5. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm 6. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk 7. City Auditor – BerganKDV 8. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities 9. Investments – As…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…nnedy & Graven Chartered e. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm f. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk g. City Auditor – BerganKDV h. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities i. Investments – As…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…istant Holli Gudknecht, Attorney Scott Riggs, John Lee, Doug Henke, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Engineer Derek Olinger, Josh Johnson, John Mortensen, Brady Fischer The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motio…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…INGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger reported that Fitzgerald has completed work for this year. The project will be finished in 2026. Pay application No. 4 includes w…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…1 to November 28 in the amount of $220,801.37. Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking Change Order No. 1 Engineer Olinger stated that a change order was being done to clean up some administrative changes. It was not quite ready yet, so it was tabled.…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…nnedy & Graven Chartered 5. Prosecuting Attorney – David Jacobsen, Jacobsen Law Firm 6. City Engineer – Derek Olinger, Bolton & Menk 7. City Auditor – BerganKDV 8. Financial Consultant – George Eilertson - Northland Securities 9. Investments – As…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…trator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engineer Derek Olinger, Attorney Scott Riggs, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, Officer Brian Homeier, Officer Josephine Homeier, Police Chief Jeff Sj…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…Homeier introduced herself to the council members. ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the design work for the 2025 street and utility improvements is being worked on and should be completed in February.…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…utility improvements is being worked on and should be completed in February. 8th Street Development Engineer Olinger stated that he had attended a meeting with CEDA, City Staff, and a local developer to discuss a potential low density housing dev…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…t cost study by Bolton & Menk. Motion carried 4-0-0. Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the work is now substantially complete. There are still a few repairs needed to close out the contract. Payment #10 i…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…IL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 12/10/2024 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: Pearl Creek & Gates Ave Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Please read the attached co…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…lication via DocuSign. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Bolton & Menk, Inc. Derek Olinger, PE Kenyon City Engineer Enclosures H:\KENYON_CI_MN\0H1126462\1_Corres\C_To Others\Pay App Letters\126462 Pay App No. 11_12-4-202…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…trator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engineer Derek Olinger, Officer Brian Homeier, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Don Kirchmann, Todd Greseth, Jeff & Ann Traxler, Diane Barrett, Greg & Isaac M…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…pm. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. City Engineer Olinger stated that this was a Public Hearing on the proposed 2025 Street and Utility Improvement project. A neighborhood meeting was hel…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…ovement project. A neighborhood meeting was held on October 2. Five residents attended that meeting. Engineer Olinger presented a scope of the project including the affected project area, proposed conditions, project costs and funding, special ass…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. 8 ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the council needs to consider whether or not to order the improvements based on the hearing comments. Approval would…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…e, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that this pay estimate includes work to restore the yard space around the new lift station. The final completion date of t…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…IL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 11/12/2024 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: We have started design work for the p…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…trator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engineer Derek Olinger, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Brian Homeier, Officer Dan England, Police Chief Jeff Sjo…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…out water damage or removing the oxygen. ENGINEERING Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that work this past month included final paving, full disconnection from the old Pearl Creek sewer main, fine grading and…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…Aye, Ryan – Aye Motion carried 3-0-0. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Review Feasibility Report Engineer Olinger summarized the feasibility report for the 2025 Street and Utility Report including the project need, existing conditions, propose…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 10/8/2024 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Pursuant to last month's review and d…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…onsider/Discuss Comments • Resolution 2024-24: Ordering Improvement & Preparation of Plans 28 Thank You Derek Olinger, P.E. Questions? Kenyon City Engineer Derek.Olinger@bolton-menk.com 507-525-2685 29 AGENDA ITEM NO. VII.A Agenda Item Summary CIT…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…ing Improvement & Preparation of Plans 28 Thank You Derek Olinger, P.E. Questions? Kenyon City Engineer Derek.Olinger@bolton-menk.com 507-525-2685 29 AGENDA ITEM NO. VII.A Agenda Item Summary CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT DATE: October 8, 2024 S…
September 10, 20249.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 9/10/2024 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: Pearl Creek & Gates Ave Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Work in this past month as…
September 10, 20249.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda…CIL ACTION Agenda Item: Department: Requested Council Meeting Date: Submitted By: Engineering 9/10/2024 Derek Olinger TITLE OF ISSUE: 2025 Street & Utility Improvements BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The feasibility report for the 2025 S…
September 10, 20249.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda…ensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Signature: Typed or Printed Name: Derek Olinger Date: 9/5/2024 License Number: 54287 Prepared by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. Certification 2025 Street & Utility Improvements ǀ 24X.1349…
August 20, 20248-20-24 AGENDA…trator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney Kyllo, Engineer Derek Olinger, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, City Attorney Scott Riggs, Officer Brian Homeier, Jeremy Flotterud, Tyler See, Dana Callstro…
August 20, 20248-20-24 AGENDA…modified" or clean opinion on the audit. ENGINEERING Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that electrical work is nearly completed on the lift station. The project is expected to be completed by mid-August. Pay A…
August 20, 20248-20-24 AGENDA…, 2024. Motion carried 4-0-0. LEGAL Development Agreement - 98 Gunderson Blvd Sanitary Sewer Reroute Engineer Olinger stated that Dollar General had proposed a new building and other site improvements directly over an existing public sanitary sewe…
August 20, 20248-20-24 AGENDA…isting public sanitary sewer main. Rerouting of the main would be needed to allow for construction. Riggs and Olinger drafted a development agreement defining the essential terms for the developer to complete this relocation. The draft is currentl…
August 20, 20248-20-24 AGENDA…98 Gunderson Blvd sanitary sewer rerouting subject to final review by Interim Administrator Boyles, Engineer Olinger, and Attorney Riggs. Motion carried 4-0-0. Kenyon City Code 900.11 Animal Control - Number of Animals Attorney Riggs stated that…