Kenyon/People/Elana Brunner
Council

Elana Brunner

Council member

18meetings present3 absent
11motions made
30motions seconded
139mentions in 17 documents
2024–2026years in the record

At the table

MeetingWhat the summary records
March 10, 2026Absent; submitted her resignation effective March 10, 2026, creating a council vacancy
January 28, 2026Moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 pm
January 13, 2026Seconded multiple motions including the consent agenda, change order, Resolution 2026-05, appointments and police hires
December 9, 2025Moved to adopt the agenda and seconded several motions; thanked all staff for their work
December 2, 2025Absent
November 12, 2025Seconded Resolution 2025-27 and moved to adjourn
October 14, 2025Moved approval of Pay Application No. 2 and of rescheduling the November meeting; thanked staff and the Park & Rec committee for Fall Festival
October 6, 2025Seconded the motion placing Officer Homeier on paid suspension
September 9, 2025Absent
August 26, 2025Present for the budget and levy review
August 12, 2025Seconded several motions and moved to proceed with the L&M Construction window repair estimate; commented on cleaning up the finance position.
July 16, 2025Present and voted on both motions
July 8, 2025Moved to approve the agenda and the Bolton & Menk construction engineering scope and fee; praised pool staff.
June 30, 2025Present and voted with the unanimous 5-0-0 motions.
June 10, 2025Seconded multiple motions and moved to adopt Administrative Policy #38: Debt Management
May 13, 2025Moved to approve the agenda and to table the assessment adoption; voted nay on the chicken ordinance change.
April 29, 2025Present; seconded the motion to adjourn
April 8, 2025Seconded the motion to adopt the agenda
March 11, 2025Seconded several motions and moved authorization for THC product registration; thanked KMU and Public Works for snowstorm work.
February 11, 2025Seconded the agenda adoption and Resolution 2025-08
January 14, 2025Took the Oath of Office, voted aye on all ordinances, and was listed for a Planning Commission 2-year term
December 10, 2024Attended the meeting

Motions

MeetingMotionVote
January 28, 2026movedadjourn meeting at 6:27 pm4-0-0
January 13, 2026secondedapprove the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Kennedy & Graven 2026 Rates for Legal Services CMPAS Alternate – Remove Jim Malloy, Add John Lee Resolution 2026-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation Annual licenses Resolution 2026-02: A Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of 2025 Donations Payment of check numbers, 77731 through 77837; 7100E through 7170E Council Special Meeting Minutes5-0-0
January 13, 2026secondedapprove Change Order No.1 for Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking5-0-0
January 13, 2026secondedadopt Resolution 2026-055-0-0
January 13, 2026secondedapprove the 2026 committee appointments and designations5-0-0
January 13, 2026secondedapprove the hire of part-time police officers5-0-0
November 12, 2025movedadjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m5-0-0
November 12, 2025secondedadopt Resolution 2025-27 adopting assessments for grounds maintenance/delinquent utility bills5-0-0
October 14, 2025movedapprove pay application #2 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $293,639.674-0-0
October 14, 2025movedreschedule the November council meeting to Wednesday, November 125-0-0
October 14, 2025secondedapprove the agenda4-0-0
October 14, 2025secondeddeclare the 1983 Chevrolet Tender fire truck as excess inventory5-0-0
October 6, 2025secondedplace Officer Homeier on paid suspension with a letter to be sent tomorrow5-0-0
August 12, 2025movedproceed with the estimate from L&M Construction to repair the front windows of city hall4-0-0
August 12, 2025secondedapprove the amended agenda4-0-0
August 12, 2025secondeddirect Bolton & Menk to prepare an application for the 2025 LRIP grant not to exceed $15004-0-0
August 12, 2025secondedapprove the contract with Abdo for a term from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 20264-0-0
August 12, 2025secondedadjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m4-0-0
July 8, 2025movedapprove the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025movedapprove Bolton & Menk's scope and fee for construction engineering. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025secondedopen the public hearing at 7:04 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025secondedclose the public hearing at 7:06 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025secondedapprove using Abdo for purposes of doing payroll until a finance director is hired. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye 124-0-0
July 8, 2025secondedadjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
June 10, 2025movedadopt Administrative Policy #38: Debt Management5-0-0
June 10, 2025secondedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes: Alley Closure – Kenyon Municipal Liquor Store – Side by Side Run June 28, 2025 Public Library Request to close at 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 3 and be closed on Saturday, July 5 Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77141 through 77216; 5611E through 5761E Minutes of May 13, 2025 Appointment Kenyon Fire Department Volunteer Dylan Pritchard5-0-0
June 10, 2025secondedadjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m5-0-0
May 13, 2025movedapprove the agenda5-0-0
May 13, 2025movedtable the assessment adoption5-0-0
May 13, 2025secondedcontinue the public hearing until June 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm5-0-0
May 13, 2025secondedadopt Resolution 2025-165-0-0
May 13, 2025secondedadopt Resolution 2025-13 authorizing the merging of the KMU bank account and appointing Whitney as an authorized user to the city bank account5-0-0
May 13, 2025secondedadjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m5-0-0
April 29, 2025secondedadjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m3-0-0
April 8, 2025secondedapprove the agenda4-0-0
March 11, 2025movedauthorize Manager Bartel to move forward with registering to sell THC products4-0-0
March 11, 2025secondedapprove the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76920 through 77013; 5347E through 5382E Minutes and Appointments On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- Kenyon Country Club On-Sale Liquor License Renewal- Cahill Bistro & Bar4-0-0
March 11, 2025secondedgive approval to Manager Bartel to start the process of expansion of the Muni into the NAPA building4-0-0
March 11, 2025secondedtable this resolution and direct Engineer Olinger to talk to Scot Bowen about easements, etc4-0-0
February 11, 2025secondedapprove the agenda5-0-0
February 11, 2025secondedadopt Resolution 2025-085-0-0

Attendance

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

DateDocumentPassage
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…ENYON COUNTY OF GOODHUE STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBER WHEREAS, Council Member Elana Brunner resigned on March 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, on March 10, 2026 the Kenyon City Council declared a vacancy on the Council; and WHEREAS…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…ers were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey Absent: Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney S…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…iley seconded by Kirchmann to accept the third quarter financial report. Motion carried 4-0-0. Council Member Brunner Resignation Administrator Lehner reported that Elana Brunner submitted her resignation effective March 10, 2026. The Council vaca…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…ial report. Motion carried 4-0-0. Council Member Brunner Resignation Administrator Lehner reported that Elana Brunner submitted her resignation effective March 10, 2026. The Council vacancy created by Brunner's resignation requires an appointment…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…eported that Elana Brunner submitted her resignation effective March 10, 2026. The Council vacancy created by Brunner's resignation requires an appointment by the Council for the remainder of 2026. The remaining two years of the term will be put o…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…iding for the Appointment Thereof Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2026-08 accepting Brunner's resignation and declaring a vacancy to the city council. Motion carried 4-0-0. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tuesd…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…this report at the meeting. Summary Report Kenyon, City of -2025 3QTR Report 1.19.26.pdf XI.B Council Member Brunner Resignation 1. Resolution 2026-08: Declaring a Vacancy to Exist in the Office of City Council and Providing for the Appointment T…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…nistrative Assistant Position XII. NEW BUSINESS A. 2025 3rd Quarter Financial Report – Abdo B. Council Member Brunner Resignation 1. Resolution 2026-08: Declaring a Vacancy to Exist in the Office of City Council and Providing for the Appointment T…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…embers were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney S…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…r seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Kennedy & Graven 2026 Rates for Legal Services CMPAS Alternate – Remove Ji…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…2025 construction season. Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking Change Order No. 1 Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to approve Change Order No.1 for Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL Rebound Project-TIF Attorney Rig…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…Application and Committing the Local Match and Authorizing 13 Contract Signature Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2026-05. Motion carried 5-0-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 2026 Appointments and Designations 1. Library Board…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…embers were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City Attorney S…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…r seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Kennedy & Graven 2026 Rates for Legal Services CMPAS Alternate – Remove Ji…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…2025 construction season. Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking Change Order No. 1 Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to approve Change Order No.1 for Fitzgerald Excavating and Trucking. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL Rebound Project-TIF Attorney Rig…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…Application and Committing the Local Match and Authorizing 9 Contract Signature Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2026-05. Motion carried 5-0-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 2026 Appointments and Designations 1. Library Board…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…ott Lehner m. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Don Kirchmann and Scott Lehner Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to approve the 2026 committee appointments and designations. Motion carried 5-0-0. Part-Time Police Recommendation Police Chief S…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…cers, noting interest from trained officers currently working in the profession. Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to approve the hire of part-time police officers. Motion carried 5-0-0. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tuesday, Janua…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…The following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Via Zoom: Jessi Sturtz-Abdo Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudk…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…the part-time administrative assistant. AYES: Councilmember Kirchmann, Councilmember Helgeson, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Bailey — NAYS: Councilmember Sjolander — ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried 4-1-0. ENGINEERING 6th Street Reconstructio…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…s maintenance/delinquent utility bill amounts to be certified on property taxes. Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-27 adopting assessments for grounds maintenance/delinquent utility bills. Motion carried 5-0-0. Power Sa…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…police department for working shorthanded. He also thanked all other staff for everything they do. Motion by Brunner seconded by Helgeson to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. 21 Holli Gudknecht, Deputy City Clerk Donald Kirch…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…were present: Council members, Lee Sjolander, Kim Helgeson Absent: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner Also present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Fire Chief Wayne Ehrich Citizens: None T…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…ers were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander (here at 8:29 pm), Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Via Zoom: Jessi Sturtz-Abdo, Beth Klimmek-Gallagher, Abby Polzine-Abdo Also, present: City Administrator Scott…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…s The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to approve the Consent Agenda, wh…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…ted. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking -Pay Application No. 2 Motion by Brunner seconded by Kirchmann to approve pay application #2 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $293,639.67. Motion carried 4-0-0.…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…l approval to sell the old fire truck. Proceeds would go into the truck fund. Motion by Kirchmann seconded by Brunner to declare the 1983 Chevrolet Tender fire truck as excess inventory. Motion carried 5-0-0. Date of November Council Meeting Admin…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…ay, November 11. According to Minnesota Statutes, public business cannot be conducted on a holiday. Motion by Brunner seconded by Bailey to reschedule the November council meeting to Wednesday, November 12. Motion carried 5-0-0. Schedule for Upcom…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…yone for coming out and attending Fall Festival and is looking forward to Christmas in Kenyon. Council Member Brunner thanked all staff and the Park & Rec committee for their work on the Fall Festival. Motion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson to adjo…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…e present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Elana Brunner Via Zoom: Jessi Sturtz-Abdo Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Wayne Ehric…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Elana Brunner, and Mary Bailey Also, present: Administrator Scott Lehner, Holli Gudknecht, Attorney Scott Riggs, Attorney Jana O'Leary-Sullivan…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…ity staff and attorney to hire an outside investigator. Motion carried 5-0-0. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to place Officer Homeier on paid suspension with a letter to be sent tomorrow. Motion carried 5-0-0. Other Related Matter Nothing…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…irchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander and Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, E…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…Addition: / XII / New Business / D / Approval to Hire Full-time Office Staff Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the Consent…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…a grant in 2023 but was not awarded the grant. He recommended applying again. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to direct Bolton & Menk to prepare an application for the 2025 LRIP grant not to exceed $1500. Motion carried 4-0-0. LEGAL FINANC…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…eived from a contractor. Lehner recommended completing this work before any further damage is done. Motion by Brunner seconded by Kirchmann to proceed with the estimate from L&M Construction to repair the front windows of city hall. Motion carried…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…ck on track. There is substantial clean up to be done from the past two years. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to approve the contract with Abdo for a term from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Motion carried 4-0-0. Approval to Hire…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…olander wished all staff members well. He encouraged people to come out and support Rose Fest. Council member Brunner commented that it would be nice to get the finance position cleaned up. Council member Helgeson thanked everyone for working hard…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…irchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander and Elana Brunner Via Zoom: Kim Helgeson Absent: Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknec…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…Tom & Ann Dee Larkin The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brunner seconded by Sjolander to approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motio…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…seconded by Sjolander to approve the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Kirchmann second by Brunner to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: A…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…lander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Kirchmann second by Brunner to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Approve Rose Fest Events: Street Dance Permit – Municipal Liquor Store, Parade Rou…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…enyon Fire Department Volunteer Blake Hilke Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Continued Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street &…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…ROLAMATIONS Continued Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to open the public hearing at 7:04 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carr…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…ers were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander, and Elana Brunner Absent: None Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance Director Whitney K…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…econded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Brunner to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Alley Closure – Kenyon Municipal Liquor Store – Side by Side Run June 28, 2025 Pub…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…tor Lehner requested that the city office be closed on Friday, June 20, 2025. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Brunner to close the city office on Friday, June 20, 2025. 12 ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Bid Authorization Engine…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…anagement policy for the city before the bond rating is completed, which will help our bond rating. Motion by Brunner seconded by Kirchmann to adopt Administrative Policy #38: Debt Management. Motion carried 5-0-0. Approve Paying a $40 Stipend per…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…jolander stated he was sorry to hear that, Wayne has been a great employee here. Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to adjourn the meeting at 9:24 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Deputy City Clerk Donald Kirchmann, Mayor 14 Pursuant…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Elana Brunner, and Mary Bailey Also, present: Administrator Scott Lehner, Holli Gudknecht, Wayne Ehrich, Attorney Scott Riggs, and John Lee The…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…ers were present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander, and Elana Brunner Absent: Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, City At…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…also threatened to sue the City of Kenyon if his client was not awarded the contract. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brunner seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…high and the resident at 608 8th Street was opposed to the 8th Street sidewalk. Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to continue the public hearing until June 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried 5-0-0. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Hiring of Police Office…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…rty owner still needs to be contacted. Resolution 2025-16: Accepting Easements Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-16. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL FINANCIAL OLD BUSINESS Liquor Store Update Matt Bartel, Liquor Store Man…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…l Utility Bank Accounts and Appointing Authorized Users to City Bank Accounts Motion by Kirchmann seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-13 authorizing the merging of the KMU bank account and appointing Whitney as an authorized user to the c…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…as was something they would like the city to look at changing. Roll call vote: Bailey – Aye, Kirchmann – Aye, Brunner – Nay, Sjolander – Nay, Helgeson – Nay Ordinance will remain as it is. Schedule for Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tuesday, May 2…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…eeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Bailey. The following members were present: Kim Helgeson and Elana Brunner Via Zoom: Mayor Don Kirchmann Absent: Lee Sjolander Also, present: Administrator Scott Lehner, City Engineer Derek Olinger, Georg…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…rized the infrastructure management plans and infrastructure goals for the city. Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried 3-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Mary Bailey, Acting Mayor 14…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…present: Mayor Donald Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Mary Bailey (arrived at 7:17 p.m.), and Elana Brunner Absent: Lee Sjolander Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Ol…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…ons for the commission, please come to the May meeting in Kenyon. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Ag…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…iley. The following members were present: Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Absent: Mayor Don Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer De…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76920 through 77013; 5347E through 5382E Minutes…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…or store. He would like to convert it into an off sale with a separate entrance. Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to give approval to Manager Bartel to start the process of expansion of the Muni into the NAPA building. Motion carried 4-0-0. Ca…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…ide of the Muni. Many public and private stores are benefiting from the sale of drinks and gummies. Motion by Brunner seconded by Bailey to authorize Manager Bartel to move forward with registering to sell THC products. Motion carried 4-0-0. Insul…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…Code. Resolution 2025-12: Granting Approval of a Lot 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 f…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…are of their surroundings with the warmer weather bringing more people out walking and biking. Council Member Brunner thanked KMU and Public Works for all they did during the snowstorm last week. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to adjourn th…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…embers were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Derek Olinger, Finance Directo…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…on of Redevelopment Grant Application in Connection with 127 Gunderson Boulevard Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-08. Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2025-09: Commit Local Match for Redevelopment Grant Application and…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…PHONE Frontier Communications City Council Members: Kim Helgeson Richard Schrantz (Mi-Tech) MARCH, 2025 Elana Brunner 612-368-9068 Mary Bailey Lumen/CenturyLink SHEET NUMBER SHEET TITLE Lee Sjolander Dustin Barth City Engineer: Dustin.Barth@lumen.…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…embers were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Interim City Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…Josey Homeier, Josh Johnson, Operations Superintendent Randy Eggert, Austin Fitch, John Lee, Jim Malloy, Matt Brunner, Daren Strobel- Kenyon Leader The Oath of Office was read by Donald Kirchmann, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner. The meeting opened…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…Brunner, Daren Strobel- Kenyon Leader The Oath of Office was read by Donald Kirchmann, Mary Bailey, and Elana Brunner. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…son to adopt Ordinance No.108. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Ordinance No. 109 Adding Section 520.37 to the Kenyon City Code Regarding Residential Performance Sta…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…ley to adopt Ordinance No.109. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2025-03: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 109 by Title and Summary Motion by Helgeso…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…der to adopt Ordinance No.110. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2025-04: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 110 by Title and Summary Motion by Bailey…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…l) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term 1. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Term 1. Jim Malloy 2. Elana Brunner 4. Public Utility Commission 1. Doug Henke 5. Historic Preservation Commission 1. Vacant 6. Park & Recreation 1. Jill Warner 2. V…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…administered by the City Administrator for Mayor Don Kirchmann and City Council Members Mary Bailey and Elana Brunner Recite Pledge of Allegiance 7:00. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. CITIZEN COMMENTS III. ADOPT AGENDA IV. CONSENT AGENDA ** All…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…l) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term a. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Term a. Jim Malloy b. Elana Brunner 4. Public Utility Commission a. Doug Henke 5. Historic Preservation Commission a. Vacant 6. Park & Recreation a. Jill Warner 8 b.…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…linger, Attorney Joe Sathe, Public Works Supervisor Wayne Ehrich, Officer Brian Homeier, Don Kirchmann, Elana Brunner The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Ryan seconded by Bailey to approve the a…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…l) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term 1. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Term 1. Jim Malloy 2. Elana Brunner 4. Public Utility Commission 1. Doug Henke 5. Historic Preservation Commission 1. Vacant 6. Park & Recreation 1. Jill Warner 2. V…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…cting Mayor Mary Bailey The following members were present: Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Elana Brunner, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Mayor Donald Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli G…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…ensen, Brady Fischer The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brunner seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approv…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…ution 2025-25: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 113 by Title and Summary Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-25. Motion Carried 4-0-0. MN Paid Leave Policy Attorney Riggs reviewed a draft Minnesota Paid Leave Poli…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…Authorizing the Execution of Bingham Lakes Facility Wholesale Power Agreement Motion by Helgeson seconded by Brunner to adopt Resolution 2025-31. Motion carried 4-0-0. FINANCIAL OLD BUSINESS 2026 Budget and Levy Resolution 2025-29: Adopting the 2…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…Worker/Water Operator position to replace Austin Fitch, who resigned in May. Motion by Sjolander, seconded by Brunner, to approve posting the Line Worker/Water Operator position. Motion carried 4-0-0. NEW BUSINESS CEDA 2025 Contract Administrator…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…ontract for contracted services totaling $55,053 annually for two days per week. Motion by Bailey seconded by Brunner to approve the 2026 CEDA contracted services. Motion carried 4-0-0. Resolution 2025-30: A Resolution Committing Capital Fund Bala…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…yne Ehrich, Officer Brian Homeier, Officer Josephine Homeier, Police Chief Jeff Sjoblom, Don Kirchmann, Elana Brunner, John Mortensen, Todd Kieffer, Tasha Homeier, Hailee Homeier, Aaron Miller-BCM, Daren Strobel-Kenyon Leader, Pastor DJ Chatelaine…