| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …st above written. AUTHORITY: KENYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By: _________________________________ John Mortensen President By: _________________________________ Scott Lehner Executive Director STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF GOODHUE ) Th… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …TY OF GOODHUE ) The foregoing instrument as acknowledged before me this _____ day of _________, 2025, by John Mortensen and Scott Lehner, president and executive director, respectively, of the Kenyon Economic Development Authority, a public body cor… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …d since the last previously filed well disclosure certificate. KENYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By: John Mortensen President By: Scott Lehner Executive Director STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF GOODHUE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowl… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …GOODHUE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ______ day of ____________, 2025, by John Mortensen and Scott Lehner, the president and executive director, respectively, of the Kenyon Economic Development Authority, a public body… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …on of the Minimum Improvements. Dated: _______________, 202__. KENYON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By: John Mortensen President By: ______________________________ Scott Lehner Executive Director D-1 DOCSOPEN\KE200\219\1059954.v1-11/11/25DOCSOPEN\K… |
| December 9, 2025 | 12.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated | …Y OF GOODHUE ) The foregoing instrument as acknowledged before me this _____ day of _________, 202__, by John Mortensen and Scott Lehner, the president and executive director, respectively, of the Kenyon Economic Development Authority, a public body… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …. The following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council members, Fred Barsness, Richard Nielsen, John Mortensen, and Doug Henke. Discuss Draft Chicken Ordinance According to Administrator Vahlsing, the draft ordinance was developed to add la… |
| May 13, 2025 | 5-13-25 council packet updated | …20. The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Tom Gard, and John Mortensen. Letter from Resident Concerning Allowing Chickens in Residential Areas Administrator Vahlsing stated that a letter had been rece… |
| February 11, 2025 | 2.11.25 Council Packet Agenda | …istration. Motion carried 5-0-0. NEW BUSINESS 2025 Appointments and Designations 1. EDA – 4-Year Term a. John Mortensen b. Stuart Campbell c. Don Kirchmann (Council) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term a. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Term… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …reement with County.pdf XI. NEW BUSINESS XI.A 2025 Appointments and Designations 1. EDA – 4-Year Term 1. John Mortensen 2. Stuart Campbell 3 3. Don Kirchmann (Council) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term 1. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Te… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …nabis Retail Registration XI. NEW BUSINESS A. 2025 Appointments and Designations 1. EDA – 4-Year Term a. John Mortensen b. Stuart Campbell c. Don Kirchmann (Council) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term a. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Term… |
| January 14, 2025 | 1-14-25 council packet (1) | …usiness AGENDA SECTION: NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: 2025 Appointments and Designations 1. EDA – 4-Year Term 1. John Mortensen 2. Stuart Campbell 3. Don Kirchmann (Council) 2. Library Board – 3-Year Term 1. Kayla Larkin 3. Planning Commission – 2-Year Term… |
| January 13, 2025 | 1-13-25 Council Packet Updated | …rney 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 Motion by Brunner seconded by Helge… |
| December 10, 2024 | 12.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated | …ficer 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-First Lutheran… |
| July 13, 2021 | 7.13.21 Council Minutes | …econd by Ryan to adopt Resolution 2021-11. Motion carried 4-0-0. Rose Fest Requests Motion by Henke second by Mortensen to approve the Rose Fest requests including; Street Dance Permit - Municipal Liquor Store and VFW, parade permit, street closures… |
| January 12, 2021 | 1.12.21 Council Minutes | …r, Engineer Derek Olinger, Engineer Joe Rhein, Attorney Scott Riggs, Public Works Director Wayne Ehrich, John Mortensen, and Michelle Vlasak reporter for Kenyon Leader The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Oath of Office was read by… |
| January 12, 2021 | 1.12.21 Council Minutes | …Aye Motion carried 4-0-0. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Mayor Henke presented John Mortensen with a gift for his years of service on the City Council. Lee Sjolander will deliver Richard Nielsen's gift to him. ENGINEERING R… |
| January 12, 2021 | 1.12.21 Council Minutes | …cond by Ryan to approve Change Order #4 for the A-1 Excavating. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Rechtzigel – Aye, Mortensen – Aye, Gard – Aye, Nielsen - Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL 2021 Appointments and Designations Planning Commission – 2 Year Te… |
| January 12, 2021 | 1.12.21 Council Minutes | …mission – 3 Year Term – Tom Gard Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 4 Year Term – David Hjermstad, John Mortensen Economic Development Authority (EDA) – 2 Year Term - Chris Mallery, Doug Henke Library Board – 3 Year Term – Ann Traxler Hi… |
| December 3, 2019 | 12.3.19 Special Council Mtg minutes | …f December, 2019. The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, council members, Dan Rechtzigel, John Mortensen, and Tom Gard. Also present: City Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Fire Chief Lee Skillesta… |
| December 3, 2019 | 12.3.19 Special Council Mtg minutes | …ch. The final budget and levy will be approved at the regular council meeting on December 12, 2019. Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 4-0-0. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Douglas… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …ing members were 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, P… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …e Ehrich APPOINT MAYOR AND/OR COUNCIL MEMBER Appoint person to vacant Mayor seat. Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve Resolution 2019-27 appointing Doug Henke to serve as Mayor until the next election. Motion carried 4-0-0. Resolution 2… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …uncil seat This resolution declared the open council seat of Doug Henke who was appointed to Mayor. Motion by Mortensen second by Nielsen to approve Resolution 2019-26 declaring vacant City Council seat. Motion carried 4-0-0. Appoint person to vacan… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …000. The cost of the permit renewal of $1,240 was included in the 2019 budget. Motion by Rechtzigel second by Mortensen to authorize Bolton & Menk to proceed with preparing the renewal documentation for a fixed fee of $11,000 along with authorizing… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …tion date to accommodate the schedule change needs to be approved by the Council. Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve Change Order #2 with RAW Construction. Motion carried 4-0-0. Red Wing Avenue Engineer Rhein stated that the feasibilit… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 City Council Mtg Minutes | …y report and Setting a Public Hearing on the Red Wing Avenue improvement project. Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve Resolution 2019-25 and set the public hearing for September 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried 4-0-0. Set date for pu… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …ing members were present: Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, and Public Works Superintendent Wayne Ehri… |
| August 13, 2019 | 8.13.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …to discuss their proposals with the Council. LHB Inc. and Wold Architects reviewed their proposals. Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Richard Nielsen, Acting Mayor… |
| July 23, 2019 | 7.23.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …ing members were present: Acting Mayor Richard Nielsen, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Engineer Joe Rhein, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht… |
| July 23, 2019 | 7.23.19 Council Work Session Minutes | …lly carry over until Spring of 2020. The term length will be determined later. Motion by Rechtzigel second by Mortensen to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Holli Gudknecht, Administrative Assistant Richard Nielsen, Acting Mayor… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …ing members were 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, L… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …ness / 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… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …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… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …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 thereo… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …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 Gr… |
| July 9, 2019 | 7.9.19 City Council Minutes | …trator 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… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …embers were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee Sjolander, L… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …echt, Police Chief Lee Sjolander, Library Director Michelle Otte CITIZEN COMMENTS None ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Mortensen second by Nielsen to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Henke to approve the… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …Council work session on June 25. Set Work Session to review feasibility study Motion by Rechtzigel second by Mortensen to set a work session meeting on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL Update on Transfer of Ownership of the… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …is change will be more secure and cost effective. Approve Hiring of Municipal Liquor Store Employee Motion by Mortensen second by Rechtzigel to approve hiring Layla Sjolander as a part-time Liquor Store employee. Motion carried 5-0-0. Approve Resolu… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …ater was ordered. The cost of the heater and installation is approximately $16,000. Motion by Henke second by Mortensen to approve the purchase of a new heater for the pool. Motion carried 5-0-0. Rose Fest Funding Request Mayor Engel stated that a r… |
| June 11, 2019 | 6.11.19 Council Minutes | …embers were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Attorney Scott Riggs, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Police Chief Lee Sjolander Pursuant to Minnesota… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …embers were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, Doug Henke, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Attorney Scott Riggs, Engineer Joe Rhein, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administrative Ass… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …y Dummer – Lifeguard 14. Julia Dahl – Lifeguard 15. Sam Erickson - Lifeguard Motion by Rechtzigel seconded by Mortensen to approve the hiring of Municipal swimming pool employees. Motion carried 5-0-0. Approve Memorial Day Parade for May 27, 2019 Mo… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …nicipal swimming pool employees. Motion carried 5-0-0. Approve Memorial Day Parade for May 27, 2019 Motion by Mortensen, second by Henke to approve the Memorial Day Parade permit for May 27, 2019. Motion carried 5-0-0. LMCIT Liability Coverage Waive… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …. Cities can purchase additional insurance coverage up to $2,000,000 annually. Motion by Nielsen, seconded by Mortensen to follow past City not waive LMCIT State Liability limits. Motion carried 5-0-0. OTHER BUSINESS Schedule of Upcoming Meetings KM… |
| May 14, 2019 | 5.14.19 Council Minutes | …h @ 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 11th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Councilman Mortensen wanted to remind all City residents not to blow their grass clippings into the street, which eventually ends up in the storm sewe… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …following members were present: Mayor Mike Engel, Council Members, Dan Rechtzigel, Richard Nielsen, and John Mortensen. Also, present: Administrator Mark Vahlsing, Engineer Joe Rhein, Attorney Scott Riggs, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht,… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …ss Addition: / XI / New Business / F / Appointment to NLC Small Community Council Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Mortensen to approve the Consen… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …y Mortensen to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Nielsen seconded by Mortensen to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 69168 through 69245; 3117E through 3137E; and additional… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …en, Russell Thurmes, Mark Vahlsing o. Kenyon Fire Relief Association – Mike Engel and Mark Vahlsing Motion by Mortensen seconded by Nielsen to approve committee appointments and designations. Motion carried 4-0-0. Resolution 2019-01: Establishing Li… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …ion carried 4-0-0. Resolution 2019-01: Establishing License Fees and Compensation Motion by Nielsen second by Mortensen to approve Resolution 2019-01. Motion Carried 4-0-0. Annual Dance Permit for VFW Post Motion by Engel second by Nielsen to approv… |
| January 8, 2019 | 1.8.19 Council Minutes | …t 141, Kenyon Leader, Mary's Rustic Rose, Che Che's Lunchera, Twice Found, D&S Banner, Taco Express Motion by Mortensen second by Nielsen to approve the annual sidewalk obstruction licenses. Motion carried 4-0-0. Annual Mobile Merchant License for C… |