Kenyon Minnesota · est. 1856
Kenyon/People/Lee Sjolander
Council

Lee Sjolander

Council member

52meetings present11 absent
96motions made
32motions seconded
383mentions in 59 documents
2019–2026years in the record

At the table

MeetingWhat the summary records
August 6, 2026Moved to adopt the agenda and to approve pay application #8; thanked everyone who helped with National Night Out
July 14, 2026Moved to open the public hearing, moved adoption of Resolution 2026-22 and the August meeting reschedule; thanked staff and noted scooter and e-bike activity
June 30, 2026Moved to adopt Resolution 2026-18 removing the development contract.
June 9, 2026Moved to approve the agenda and Pay Application #6; raised a citizen letter on boulevard roses, praised pool lifeguards, and asked that step increases be included in the budget
May 18, 2026Moved approval of the $1.855 million TIF for 26 years and moved adoption of Resolution 2026-17
April 14, 2026Moved approval of the agenda, acknowledgment of the audit presentation and adoption of Resolutions 2026-12 through 2026-15; thanked city staff
March 10, 2026Moved to approve the agenda and the consent agenda; thanked Elana Brunner for her council service
January 28, 2026Moved to adopt Resolution 2026-06
January 13, 2026Moved agenda approval and the 2026 step increase, moved approval of appointments; recommended hiring part-time police officers and raised interest in increases for part-time employees
December 9, 2025Moved to close the meeting for the internal affairs discussion and moved approval of the consent agenda, pay application, Firebird agreement, position posting and BerganKDV audit proposal
December 2, 2025Attended the special meeting; one of two council members present
November 12, 2025Moved adoption of Resolution 2025-26, the CMPAS power sales agreement, tabling the line worker posting, and the Main Street Dental handicap space; voted no on continuing the part-time hire
October 14, 2025Arrived at 8:29 p.m.
October 6, 2025Moved to place Officer Homeier on paid suspension with a letter to be sent the next day
September 9, 2025Moved to approve the agenda, the Fitzgerald pay application and the liquor store estimates; thanked staff who helped with the Karl Haugen funeral
August 26, 2025Arrived at 5:50 pm; moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
August 12, 2025Moved to adopt the amended agenda, the consent agenda, the Pearl Creek final payment, and the office staff hiring authorization; encouraged support for Rose Fest.
July 16, 2025Absent
July 8, 2025Moved to open and close the assessment hearing, moved Resolution 2025-15 and the Abdo payroll approval; praised city staff.
June 30, 2025Moved to recess the closed meeting and moved to direct staff to bring back a resolution for the July council meeting.
June 10, 2025Moved to approve the consent agenda, close the city office June 20, provide the $40 on-call stipend, table the Line Worker posting, and acknowledge the rescinded resignation letter; praised Wayne Ehrich
May 13, 2025Seconded the motion to open the public hearing; voted nay on the chicken ordinance change.
April 29, 2025Absent
April 8, 2025Absent
March 11, 2025Moved to approve the agenda, to direct the engineer to collect chip seal quotes, and to accept the insulation quote.
February 11, 2025Moved approval of the amended consent agenda; clarified the body armor resolution was support only; praised the fire department's response to a recent fire
January 14, 2025Moved approval of the agenda and seconded motions on Ordinances 110 and 111 and the county cannabis agreement
December 10, 2024Moved approval of 2025 tobacco license renewals and seconded the hazard mitigation plan resolution
December 3, 2024Present for the fire contract and levy discussions
November 12, 2024Moved approval of the sheriff's communications agreement, CEDA contract, Policy #29, Policy #37, RFPs, safe zone and adjournment; thanked veterans, election judges and staff
November 7, 2024Voted aye on Resolution 2024-26
October 29, 2024Absent
October 8, 2024Arrived at 7:19 pm and voted aye on subsequent motions
September 10, 2024Moved to approve the agenda and Resolution 2024-20; thanked First Responders and Wayne, Jeff and Randy
July 30, 2024Present for the budget and levy review
July 9, 2024Moved approval of the development agreement, Ordinance 105, the South Central contract, the Cahill Bistro Bar license and Resolution 2024-18; thanked staff and police.
June 20, 2024Absent
June 11, 2024Moved the four-item council priority list; thanked public works, police and pool staff
May 22, 2024Absent
May 14, 2024Moved approval of BCM pay request No. 4 and of the WH Security camera/panic button quote, requesting a panic button be added at the library
April 25, 2024Seconded the motion to adjourn
April 23, 2024Absent from the work session
April 9, 2024Absent
February 13, 2024Moved the zoning ordinance drafting, the Sim Sound quote, both Park & Rec fund transfers and Resolution 2024-06; praised city staff, Ehrich, Officer Homeier, KMU and Mr. Bartel.
January 9, 2024Moved adoption of Resolution 2024-03 for the Snowdrifters gambling permit; thanked the Fire Department members
December 12, 2023Moved adoption of Resolution 2023-29 and the utility rate increases; cast the lone no vote on eliminating the administrative position
December 5, 2023Present at the special meeting
November 28, 2023Seconded the motion to adjourn
November 14, 2023Moved approval of the BMI pay request and Resolution 2023-27; thanked department heads and noted the passing of former city employee Deb Svien
October 25, 2023Voted Aye on both gambling motions.
October 10, 2023Spoke on both sides of the gambling question, citing Snow Drifters donations and fire department equipment needs; thanked city staff
September 12, 2023Moved adoption of Resolution 2023-22 and the Truth in Taxation meeting date; thanked public works crew and supported the compensation study
September 6, 2023Absent
August 8, 2023Moved approval of Resolutions 2023-11, 2023-19 and 2023-18 and of the Shea Electric library lighting quote.
July 11, 2023Moved to approve Ordinance 101 allowing chickens and moved approval of the Lodestar Psychology agreement; said the ordinance should be reviewed again in a year.
June 13, 2023Moved approval of the consent agenda, the cannabis moratorium ordinance, the chicken ordinance drafting authorization, and the police holiday pay change
May 9, 2023Moved the consent agenda, the reasonable accommodation ordinance, the chicken ordinance draft and the motion not to waive LMCIT limits; thanked Ehrich and Sjoblom for recent work
March 28, 2023Present at the work session
March 14, 2023Moved the consent agenda and Resolution 2023-05; thanked public works crew for snow clearing
February 14, 2023Moved to approve the consent agenda, Resolution 2023-03 and the Jacobsen Law rate increase; seconded the agenda, Resolution 2023-04 and the body camera policy
January 24, 2023Absent
January 10, 2023Read the Oath of Office, moved approval of the consent agenda and the January 24 work session; congratulated Officer Homeier.
November 16, 2022Attended the meeting
August 10, 2021Retired August 2
June 8, 2021Responded to citizen comments about ATV usage in the City
May 11, 2021Updated council on identified blights and announced he had turned in his letter of resignation
April 13, 2021Attended the meeting.
March 9, 2021Present at the meeting.
February 9, 2021Requested approval of the state-required Eyewitness Identification procedure and asked the public to encourage officers.
January 12, 2021Welcomed Molly, thanked public works for the move, noted PD received its first round of COVID vaccine, and will deliver Richard Nielsen's gift
August 13, 2019Presented the police building layout diagram and requested the PERA Police and Fire Fund change for part-time officers
July 9, 2019Noted as meeting with contractors on layout and design for the ambulance building improvements
June 11, 2019Reviewed ideas for converting the former ambulance building for police department use and reported meeting with a contractor.
May 14, 2019Present
January 8, 2019Present; directed to work with the City Attorney on rental ordinance revisions

Motions

MeetingMotionVote
August 6, 2026movedapprove the agenda4-0-0
August 6, 2026movedapprove pay application #8 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $95,954.754-0-0
July 14, 2026movedopen the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm. Administrator Lehner stated that this Public Hearing was required for the Flom Disposal, Inc. rate increase. Billy Dyrdahl asked how much the rates went up and how the garbage cart size is determined. Motion by Bailey second by Gard to close the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m4-0-0
July 14, 2026movedadopt Resolution 2026-224-0-0
July 14, 2026movedreschedule the August council meeting for Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 pm4-0-0
July 14, 2026secondedapprove pay application #7 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $461,189.144-0-0
July 14, 2026secondedapprove the liquor permit for alcohol at the Depot Park on July 25, 20264-0-0
July 14, 2026secondedadjourn the meeting at 8:49 p.m4-0-0
June 30, 2026movedadopt Resolution 2026-18 removing the development contract4-0-0
June 9, 2026movedapprove the agenda5-0-0
June 9, 2026movedapprove pay application #6 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $302,822.765-0-0
June 9, 2026secondedaccept the first quarter financial report5-0-0
May 18, 2026movedapprove Rebound's proposed TIF amount of $1.855 million for 26 years5-0-0
May 18, 2026movedadopt Resolution 2026-175-0-0
April 14, 2026movedapprove the agenda4-0-0
April 14, 2026movedacknowledge receiving the audit presentation5-0-0
April 14, 2026movedadopt Resolution 2026-12, Resolution 2026-13, Resolution 2026-14, and Resolution 2026-155-0-0
March 10, 2026movedapprove the agenda4-0-0
January 28, 2026movedadopt Resolution 2026-064-0-0
January 13, 2026movedapprove the agenda5-0-0
January 13, 2026movedpay a step increase for 2026 retroactive to the first payroll of 2026 dependent on a satisfactory performance review5-0-0
January 13, 2026movedapprove the 2026 committee appointments and designations5-0-0
December 9, 2025movedclose the meeting at 6:12 pm4-0-0
December 9, 2025movedadjourn the closed session at 6:49 pm4-0-0
November 12, 2025movedadopt Resolution 2025-265-0-0
November 12, 2025movedapprove the power sales agreement between CMPAS and the City of Kenyon subject to review and finalization by city staff and the city attorney5-0-0
November 12, 2025movedtable posting the line worker/water operator position until the needed documentation is received5-0-0
November 12, 2025movedallow a handicap parking space to be installed in front of Main Street Dental at their cost5-0-0
November 12, 2025secondedapprove the agenda4-0-0
October 6, 2025movedplace Officer Homeier on paid suspension with a letter to be sent tomorrow5-0-0
September 9, 2025movedapprove the agenda4-0-0
September 9, 2025movedapprove pay application #1 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $34,711.574-0-0
September 9, 2025movedapprove the preliminary estimates for the municipal liquor store expansion4-0-0
August 26, 2025movedadjourn the meeting at 7:58p.m. Motion4-0-0
August 12, 2025movedapprove the amended agenda4-0-0
August 12, 2025movedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes: Tobacco License – Dollar General Resolution 2025-14: Accepting Kenyon Fire Relief Association Donations to the City of Kenyon Financials and Payment of check numbers, 77308 through 77409; 5858E through 5963E Minutes of July 8, 2025 and July 16, 20254-0-0
August 12, 2025movedapprove pay estimate #12 and change order #2 with final payment of $36,840.56 contingent upon submittal of contractor closeout documentation4-0-0
August 12, 2025movedauthorize the personnel committee to start putting parameters together for an additional full-time position4-0-0
July 8, 2025movedopen the public hearing at 7:04 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025movedclose the public hearing at 7:06 pm. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025movedadopt Resolution 2025-15. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025movedapprove 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, 2025secondedapprove the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander- Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
July 8, 2025secondedapprove Bolton & Menk's scope and fee for construction engineering. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye4-0-0
June 30, 2025movedrecess the closed meeting at 5:42 pm5-0-0
June 30, 2025moveddirect staff to bring back a resolution for the July council meeting5-0-0
June 10, 2025movedapprove 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, 2025movedprovide a $40 stipend for on-call personnel for use of their personal cell phones based on a conversation with their supervisor and the city administrator5-0-0
June 10, 2025movedtable posting the Line Worker/Water Operator position pending further discussion with the Operations Superintendent5-0-0
May 13, 2025secondedopen the public hearing at 7:09 pm5-0-0
March 11, 2025movedapprove the agenda4-0-0
March 11, 2025moveddirect the City Engineer to collect quotes for the 2025 chip seal project4-0-0
March 11, 2025movedaccept the insulation quote from Reichel Insulation for $2,500.004-0-0
March 11, 2025secondedfollow staff recommendation to not renew the city agreement with Taco Express4-0-0
February 11, 2025movedapprove the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76836 through 76919; 5327E through 5346E Minutes and Appointments Post Full-Time Police Officer Position Approve Hire of Manager and Assistant Manager for 2025 Season5-0-0
January 14, 2025movedapprove the agenda5-0-0
January 14, 2025secondedadopt Ordinance No.110. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye5-0-0
January 14, 2025secondedadopt Ordinance No.111. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye5-0-0
January 14, 2025secondedapprove the Goodhue County Delegation Agreement for Cannabis Retail Registration5-0-0
December 10, 2024movedapprove the 2025 tobacco license renewals5-0-0
December 10, 2024secondedadopt Resolution 2024-30 the 2024 Goodhue County Hazard Mitigation Plan5-0-0
November 12, 2024movedapprove the communications subscriber agreement between the Kenyon Police Department and Goodhue County Sheriff's Department4-0-0
November 12, 2024movedapprove the 2025 CEDA contracted services4-0-0
November 12, 2024movedadopt updated Administrative Policy #29 – Pothole Repair3-0-0
November 12, 2024movedadopt updated Administrative Policy #37 – Relating to Expectations for Members of the City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Authorities3-0-0
November 12, 2024movedapprove sending out RFPs for professional service firms3-0-0
November 12, 2024moveddesignate a safe exchange zone in Kenyon3-0-0
November 12, 2024movedadjourn the meeting at 8:14 pm3-0-0
November 12, 2024secondedapprove and declare all 2024 canvassed election results4-0-0
November 12, 2024secondedapprove the 2025 agreement with Goodhue County for State Building Code Administration3-0-0
September 10, 2024movedapprove the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye3-0-0
September 10, 2024movedadopt Resolution 2024-20 with the addition of the sidewalk on 5th Street. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye5-0-0
September 10, 2024secondedapprove pay request No. 8 to BCM Construction in the amount of $66,188.50 for work completed through August 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye3-0-0
September 10, 2024secondedadopt Resolution 2024-22 approving a cooperative snow removal agreement with the MN Dept of Transportation. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye3-0-0
July 9, 2024movedapproving the development agreement for the 98 Gunderson Blvd sanitary sewer rerouting subject to final review by Interim Administrator Boyles, Engineer Olinger, and Attorney Riggs4-0-0
July 9, 2024movedadopt Ordinance 105 amending Section 900.11 of the city code4-0-0
July 9, 2024movedapprove the agreement for services contract with South- Central Service Cooperative for $14,500.004-0-0
July 9, 2024movedissue a liquor license including Sunday and outdoor service area sales to Cahill Bistro Bar4-0-0
July 9, 2024movedadopt Resolution 2024-18 accepting donations of $38,764.00 8 from the Kenyon Fire Relief Association to the City to be used for specified items4-0-0
July 9, 2024secondedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers 76168 through 76245; 4993E through 5047E4-0-0
June 11, 2024movedprioritize the following four items to be completed first. 1. Receive two proposals and select one to solicit and recruit a new full-time city administrator. 2. Conduct the selection process and execute an employment agreement with the new administrator. 9 3. Review in detail the pay study to determine what portions are usable, and which need modification. 4. Implement the modified pay plan, over 5-0-0
June 11, 2024secondedadopt Resolution 2024-15 approving the lot combination for Paul & Lisa Peterson5-0-0
May 14, 2024movedapprove pay request No. 4 to BCM Construction in the amount of $125,374.39 for work completed through May 3, 20245-0-0
May 14, 2024movedaccept the quotes from WH Security to install three new cameras and panic buttons including one in the library5-0-0
April 25, 2024secondedadjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m4-0-0
February 13, 2024movedinstruct the city attorney to draft a zoning ordinance to allow apartments in the rear half of first floor buildings3-0-0
February 13, 2024movedaccept the Sim Sound quote of $17,026.29 to replace the city council room sound system3-0-0
February 13, 2024movedapprove the transfer of $4,594.59 from the Park and Rec 5K Run Fund to the Park and Rec Depot Park Fund3-0-0
February 13, 2024movedapprove the transfer of $2,750.41 from the park and Rec Carriage and Cutter Fund to the Park and Rec Depot Park Fund3-0-0
February 13, 2024movedadopt Resolution 2024-063-0-0
February 13, 2024secondedapprove the amended agenda3-0-0
February 13, 2024secondedadopt Resolution 2024-04: Appointing Election Judges for 20243-0-0
February 13, 2024secondedapprove a spring clean-up day for Saturday, April 27 from 9 am to noon at the pool parking lot for city residents for a fee3-0-0
February 13, 2024secondedaccept the quote from Action Plumbing and Heating for the heating and air conditioning3-0-0
January 9, 2024movedadopt Resolution 2024-035-0-0
December 12, 2023movedadopt Resolution 2023-29 adopting the 2024 budget and establishing the tax levy of $1,277,965 payable in 20244-0-0
December 12, 2023movedapprove the purchase of SCBA equipment and compressor4-0-0
December 12, 2023movedapprove a rate increase of $100 per month for Jacobson Law effective January 1, 2023. Motion by Sjolander Second by Henke to approve rate increase for Jacobson Law office effective January 1, 20244-0-0
December 12, 2023secondedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 75474 through 75570; 4780E through 4808E4-0-0
December 12, 2023secondedapprove the 2024 tobacco license renewals4-0-0
November 28, 2023secondedadjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. Motion4-0-0
November 14, 2023movedadopt Resolution 2023-27 adopting assessment for delinquent utility bills4-0-0
November 14, 2023secondedclose the public hearing at 7:13 pm. Kenyon Senior Living Property Sale Update – Brett Reese – Rebound Partners Brett Reese of Rebound Partners was not present at the meeting. ENGINEERING 2023 Street Improvements Project Update Engineer Olinger stated that most of the work is now complete with some small repairs remaining to be finished. Approve Pay Request #2 – BMI Inc -$409,539.24 Motion by Sjol4-0-0
September 12, 2023movedadopt Resolution 2023-224-0-0
September 12, 2023movedrecommend setting the Truth in Taxation meeting for December 5 at 6:30 pm4-0-0
August 8, 2023movedapprove Resolution 2023-11. Motion4-0-0
August 8, 2023movedapprove Resolution 2023-19. Motion4-0-0
August 8, 2023movedapprove the quote of Shea Electric to repair and retrofit the library light fixtures. Motion4-0-0
July 11, 2023movedapprove agreement with Lodestar Psychology for therapy services for the Police Department5-0-0
June 13, 2023movedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 74859 through 74958; 4534E through 4553E5-0-0
June 13, 2023movedadopt interim Ordinance No. 102 authorizing a study and imposing a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses5-0-0
June 13, 2023movedauthorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to develop a draft application and ordinance5-0-0
June 13, 2023moved5-0-0
May 9, 2023movedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 74760 through 74858; 4502E through 4533E5-0-0
May 9, 2023movedauthorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to develop a reasonable accommodation ordinance. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye5-0-0
May 9, 2023movedauthorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to develop a draft application and ordinance5-0-0
May 9, 2023movednot to waive the LMCIT State Liability limits4-0-0
March 14, 2023movedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 74578 through 74672; 4472E through 4478E3-0-0
March 14, 2023movedadopt Resolution 2023-054-0-0
February 14, 2023movedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 74480 through 74577; 4416E through 4471E; 6E through 7E; and temporary pay increase for Deputy Clerk/Administrative Assistant. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye3-0-0
February 14, 2023movedapprove Resolution 2023-03 establishing procedures relating to compliance with reimbursement bond regulations under the internal revenue code. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye3-0-0
February 14, 2023movedapprove a rate increase of $100 per month for Jacobson Law effective January 1, 2023. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke - Aye4-0-0
February 14, 2023secondedapprove the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye3-0-0
February 14, 2023secondedadopt Resolution 2023-04. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye3-0-0
February 14, 2023secondedadopt Policy #234 for Kenyon Police Department Body Worn Cameras. Roll Call Vote: Sjolander – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke - Aye4-0-0
January 10, 2023movedapprove the Consent Agenda, which includes payment of check numbers, 74405 through 74479; 4358E through 4415E. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye5-0-0
January 10, 2023movedschedule a work session on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00 pm to review the Infrastructure Management Plan Financial Impacts. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye5-0-0
January 10, 2023secondedapprove the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Henke- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye5-0-0

Attendance

MeetingRoll call
August 6, 2026present
July 14, 2026present
June 30, 2026present
June 9, 2026present
May 18, 2026present
April 14, 2026present
March 10, 2026present
January 28, 2026present
January 13, 2026present
December 9, 2025present
December 2, 2025present
November 12, 2025present
October 14, 2025present
October 6, 2025present
September 9, 2025present
August 26, 2025present
August 12, 2025present
July 16, 2025absent
July 8, 2025present
June 30, 2025present
June 10, 2025present
May 13, 2025present
April 29, 2025absent
April 8, 2025absent
March 11, 2025present
February 11, 2025present
January 14, 2025present
December 10, 2024present
December 3, 2024present
November 12, 2024present
November 7, 2024present
October 29, 2024absent
October 8, 2024present
September 10, 2024present
July 30, 2024present
July 9, 2024present
June 20, 2024absent
June 11, 2024present
May 22, 2024absent
May 14, 2024present
April 25, 2024present
April 23, 2024absent
April 9, 2024absent
February 13, 2024present
January 9, 2024present
December 12, 2023present
December 5, 2023present
November 28, 2023present
November 14, 2023present
October 25, 2023present
October 10, 2023present
September 12, 2023present
September 6, 2023absent
August 8, 2023present
July 11, 2023present
June 13, 2023present
May 9, 2023present
April 11, 2023absent
March 28, 2023present
March 14, 2023present
February 14, 2023present
January 24, 2023absent
January 10, 2023present

Every mention

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

DateDocumentPassage
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…e meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Bailey. The following members were present: Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard, Kim Helgeson Absent: Don Kirchmann Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olin…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…r Lehner stated that a preliminary plat and a draft purchase agreement have been done. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Gard to approve the…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…& Trucking -Pay Application No. 8 Pay request No. 8 includes work completed through July 17, 2026. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve pay application #8 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $95,954.75. Motion carried 4-0-0. Ke…
September 8, 20269-8-26 Council Packet…00 pm City Council Meeting: Tuesday, September 8th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Sjolander thanked everyone who helped put on National Night Out. Council Member Gard questioned how people find out when meetings are sched…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…led to order by Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Absent: Kim Helgeson Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Administra…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…utes of June 30, 2026 Motion carried 4-0-0. PRESENTATIONS/PUBLIC HEARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to open the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm. Administrator Lehner stated that this Public Hearing was required fo…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…pplication No. 7 Pay request No. 7 includes work completed through July 3, 2026. Motion by Bailey seconded by Sjolander to approve pay application #7 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $461,189.14. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2025 Street and Utilit…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…es that she needs to follow. Resolution 2026-22 Adopting a Fence Variance Located at 616 9th Street Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to adopt Resolution 2026-22. Motion carried 4-0-0. Budget Update – Abdo Jessi Sturtz from Abdo summarized t…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…stated that the August 11 council meeting would need to be rescheduled due to the primary election. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to reschedule the August council meeting for Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried 4-0-0. Approve Requ…
August 6, 20268-6-26 Council Packet Updated…n it, but we sure could do that, but right now that is not what is on the books. Motion by Bailey seconded by Sjolander to approve the liquor permit for alcohol at the Depot Park on July 25, 2026. Motion carried 4-0-0. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Engineer Derek Olinger, Officer Dan England, Heather De…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…h of Office was administered to Mary Bailey by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Parker Burdorf, newly hired line worker/water oper…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…g & Trucking -Pay Application No. 6 Pay request No. 6 includes work completed through May 29, 2026. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve pay application #6 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $302,822.76. Motion carried 5-0-0. LEG…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…- Abdo Jessi Sturtz from Abdo reviewed the first quarter 2026 financial report. Motion by Bailey seconded by Sjolander to accept the first quarter financial report. Motion carried 5-0-0. 2027 Budget Preview Jessi Sturtz from Abdo reviewed the budge…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…hat will affect the budget. Individual department head meetings will be held on June 16 to review the budget. Sjolander wanted to make sure that the step increases were included in the budget this year. Schedule of Upcoming Meetings KMU Meeting: Tue…
July 14, 20267.14.26 Council Packet Updated…@ 6:00 pm City Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 9th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Sjolander acknowledged a letter received from a citizen concerning the boulevard roses. He also noted that the pool lifeguards had a busy d…
June 9, 20266.9.26 Council Packet Agenda…ay 2026. The following were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council members, Kim Helgeson, Deanna Gard, and Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Attorney Scott Riggs, Bret…
June 9, 20266.9.26 Council Packet Agenda…adding this new housing to the community. The plan would be to have construction completed in 2027. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve Rebound's proposed TIF amount of $1.855 million for 26 years. Motion carried 5-0-0. Other Project…
June 9, 20266.9.26 Council Packet Agenda…ctive immediately and be reappointed to the council until the special election is held in November. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to adopt Resolution 2026-17. Motion carried 5-0-0. Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to adjourn the speci…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members were present: Mayor Don Kirchmann, Council Members Kim Helgeson, Lee Sjolander, Mary Bailey, Deanna Gard Also, present: City Administrator Scott Lehner, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Engineer Dere…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…h of Office was administered to Deanna Gard by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bailey second by Helgeson to approve t…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…a summary of the 2025 City and KMU audits and an overview of the overall City financial condition. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to acknowledge receiving the audit presentation. Motion carried 5-0-0. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE Part-time Emplo…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…nt District No. 2 Establishment of TIF District No. 2-1 Therein and Adoption of a TIF Plan Therefor Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to adopt Resolution 2026-12, Resolution 2026-13, Resolution 2026-14, and Resolution 2026-15. Motion carried 5-…
May 12, 20265-12-26 Council Packet Updated…@ 8 a.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, April 14th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL 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…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members 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, Engi…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…Lehner said he was aware of this issue and is working to find a satisfactory solution. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the amended Consent Agenda, which includes: Resolution 2026-07: Approving the Lawful Gambling Premi…
April 12, 20264-12-26 Council packet (1)…ess to come out of retirement to help us was appreciated. He also welcomed Rachel and Heather. Council Member Sjolander thanked Elana Brunner for her time on the council. Council Member Bailey thanked everyone who does math and takes care of the bud…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members 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, Enginee…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…t Kenyon City Hall. If you have any questions for the commission, please contact Todd. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve th…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…eginning of each year and a step increase on the employee's anniversary date beginning in 2027. Councilmember Sjolander expressed interest in providing some type of increase for part-time employees as well. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…er Sjolander expressed interest in providing some type of increase for part-time employees as well. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to pay a step increase for 2026 retroactive to the first payroll of 2026 dependent on a satisfactory perfor…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…mann, Kim Helgeson, Scott 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 Recommend…
March 10, 20263-10-26 Council Packet Updated…6 committee appointments and designations. Motion carried 5-0-0. Part-Time Police Recommendation Police Chief Sjolander recommended hiring some part-time police officers, noting interest from trained officers currently working in the profession. Mot…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members 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, Enginee…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…t Kenyon City Hall. If you have any questions for the commission, please contact Todd. ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve th…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…eginning of each year and a step increase on the employee's anniversary date beginning in 2027. Councilmember Sjolander expressed interest in providing some type of increase for part-time employees as well. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…er Sjolander expressed interest in providing some type of increase for part-time employees as well. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to pay a step increase for 2026 retroactive to the first payroll of 2026. Motion carried 5-0-0. 8 Benefits-…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…mann, Kim Helgeson, Scott 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 Recommend…
February 10, 20262-10-26 Council Packet…6 committee appointments and designations. Motion carried 5-0-0. Part-Time Police Recommendation Police Chief Sjolander recommended hiring some part-time police officers, noting interest from trained officers currently working in the profession. Mot…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. 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, Adminis…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…ilmember Kirchmann, Councilmember Helgeson, Councilmember Brunner, Councilmember Bailey — NAYS: Councilmember Sjolander — ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried 4-1-0. ENGINEERING 6th Street Reconstruction – LRIP Funding Application Administrator Lehner stat…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…he Pursuit of 2025 Local Road Improvement Program Funding for the 6th Street Reconstruction Project Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2025-26. Motion carried 5-0-0. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Fitzgerald Excavatin…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…d that firearms should be allowed for the colorguard and military funerals. Mayor Kirchmann and Councilmember Sjolander replied that this is allowed per section 5 of the ordinance. Administrator Lehner clarified why this ordinance was drafted and th…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…rchase of half a megawatt of wind energy and up to another half a megawatt if it becomes available. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the power sales agreement between CMPAS and the City of Kenyon subject to review and finalization b…
December 9, 202512.9.25 Council Agenda and Packet Updated…tendent Eggert was asked to define "busy" in writing. This documentation has not been received yet. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to table posting the line worker/water operator position until the needed documentation is received. Motion…
November 12, 202511-12-25 Council Packet(1)…er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. The following members 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…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. The following members were 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,…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…Bartel, Jeff Sjoblom The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Bailey to approve the…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…August 29 in the amount of $34,711.57. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Pay Application No. 1 Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve pay application #1 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $34,711.57. Motion carried 4-0-0. LE…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…11,524.87 for equipment in the building. There was already $215,000 in the budget for this project. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the preliminary estimates for the municipal liquor store expansion. Motion carried 4-0-0. Police De…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…8 a.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Council member Sjolander thanked city staff who helped with the Karl Haugen funeral. Council member Bailey thanked everyone for shaving their budgets. Cou…
October 14, 202510.14.25 Council Packet Agenda…y of October 2025. 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…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. 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…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…N COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA 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…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…y 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 Agenda, which includes: Tobacco License – Dollar General Resolution 2025-14: Accepting…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…ject is ready for final payment and closeout. Pearl Creek Sewer Pay Application #12-Change Order #2 Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve pay estimate #12 and change order #2 with final payment of $36,840.56 contingent upon submittal o…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…f is overloaded. He was seeking approval to start looking at hiring another full-time office staff. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to authorize the personnel committee to start putting parameters together for an additional full-time positi…
September 9, 20259-9-25 Council Packet…to make cuts where possible. He also expressed appreciation for the hard work of all staff. 9 Council member Sjolander wished all staff members well. He encouraged people to come out and support Rose Fest. Council member Brunner commented that it w…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…er by Mayor Donald Kirchmann. 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 Assis…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…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 Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSE…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Brunner 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 Con…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…5 and June 30, 2025 Appointment Kenyon 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 Asse…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…EARINGS/RECOGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS 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, Brunn…
August 12, 20258.12.25 Council Packet Agenda Updated…tion 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 carried 4-0-0. Engineer Olinger stated that this Public Hearing was a continuation of…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…n. The following members 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…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…A Motion by Bailey seconded 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…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…ay, June 20 Administrator 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…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…their personal phones for work. His concern was that other departments may also want this stipend. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to provide a $40 stipend for on-call personnel for use of their personal cell phones based on a conversatio…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…employees had to leave the meeting for an emergency call, so they were not available for questions. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to table posting the Line Worker/Water Operator position pending further discussion with the Operations Superi…
July 8, 20257.8.25 Updated Council Packet and Agenda…by Helgeson seconded by Bailey to accept the resignation of Whitney Kyllo effective July 17, 2025. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Kirchmann to acknowledge the rescinded letter from Whitney Kyllo and take it under advisement for discussion by the C…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…n. The following members 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 Der…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…OGNITIONS/PROLAMATIONS Assessment Hearing - 2025 Street & Utility Improvements Motion 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 th…
June 10, 20256-10-25 COUNCIL PACKET Updated…g 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 20th @ 4:00 p.m. E…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…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, George Eilertson of Northland Securities, Finance Directo…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…ld 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 Olinger, City Attorney J…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…language covering the keeping of chickens in residentially zoned areas to Section 900 of the City Code. Chief Sjolander noted that he can predict non-compliance issues if the ordinance was enacted. Councilman Barsness noted that he would not support…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…n more communities on League of Minnesota Cities Mayors forum that did allow chickens then didn't. Councilmen Sjolander stated that the City Attorney and administrator should write a draft Chicken ordinance. Motion by Sjolander second by Bailey to a…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…n Sjolander stated that the City Attorney and administrator should write a draft Chicken ordinance. Motion by Sjolander second by Bailey to authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to develop a draft application and ordinance. Motion carri…
May 13, 20255-13-25 council packet updated…City Attorney to develop a draft application and ordinance. Motion carried 5-0-0 Roll Call Vote: Henke- Nay, Sjolander – Aye, Bailey – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Helgeson - Aye Motion carried 4-1-0 June 13, 2023 Request for Chickens within City Limits Admini…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…ing was called to order by Mary Bailey. 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 Assist…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…Cooper-Kenyon Leader The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Helgeson second by Brunner to approve…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…sealing project this year. The proposed 2025 project is estimated to cost between $80,000-$90,000. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to direct the City Engineer to collect quotes for the 2025 chip seal project. Motion carried 4-0-0. LEGAL OLD…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…ontinuing the agreement with Luis Tellez to lease a location on city property. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to follow staff recommendation to not renew the city agreement with Taco Express. Motion carried 4-0-0. Resolution 2025-10 Accept…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…elief Association to the fire truck fund. Motion carried 4-0-0. Police Department Update Hiring Process Chief Sjolander reported that the full-time police officer position has been posted on the city's website and on the POST Board hiring page. The…
April 8, 20254-8-25 council packet…city's website and on the POST Board hiring page. The closing date is April 1. Change in Coverage Hours Chief Sjolander stated that the night patrol hours have been changed. This will be cost savings for the city and provide more coverage with fewer…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members 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, Enginee…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…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 Agenda, which includes: Payment of check numbers, 76836 through 76919; 5327E th…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…ts for all emergency responders. The Kenyon First Responders serve 42 sections in Rice County. Council member Sjolander stated that this resolution is just saying we are supporting this legislation, not saying we are going out to buy anything. Motio…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…@ 8 a.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, March 11th @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Sjolander appreciates the fire department with the recent fire in town. They went above and beyond to help the residents out without gettin…
March 11, 20253-11-25 council packet (1)…z (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.com HIL L GENERAL Derek Olinger, P.E. EN Jaguar Communications GR Bolton & Menk, I…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…y Mayor Kirchmann. The following members 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, Administ…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…, and Elana Brunner. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. CITIZEN COMMENT ADOPT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Remove the following items from the agenda and add…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…otion by Bailey seconded by Helgeson 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 Regard…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…otion by Helgeson seconded by Bailey 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 Titl…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…ing Commission recommended approval of the zoning changes to the City Council. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to adopt Ordinance No.110. Roll Call Vote: Kirchmann – Aye, Bailey- Aye, Sjolander – Aye, Helgeson - Aye, Brunner – Aye Motion ca…
February 11, 20252.11.25 Council Packet Agenda…on by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander 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 Titl…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…order by Mayor Henke. The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander, Molly Ryan, and Kim Helgeson Also present: Interim Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht, Finance…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…on and restoration grants and programs offered through the federal government. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to adopt Resolution 2024-30 the 2024 Goodhue County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2024-29: Resolution…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…bacco License Renewals Kenyon Market, River Country Co-Op (Speedway), Kenyon Municipal Liquor Store Motion by Sjolander second by Bailey to approve the 2025 tobacco license renewals. Motion carried 5-0-0. Holiday Office Closings Interim Administrato…
January 14, 20251-14-25 council packet (1)…:00 p.m. City Council Meeting: Tuesday, January 14 @ 7 p.m. COUNCIL AND STAFF GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Sjolander thanked everyone for all the work they do. Attorney Sathe stated that he had enjoyed working with both Molly and Doug. Engineer O…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…eting was called to order by Acting 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, Admi…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…Motion by Brunner seconded by Helgeson to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0-0. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Sjolander second by Helgeson to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes: Resolution 2025-28: Accepting Kenyon Fire Relief Association Do…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…led. 2025 Street and Utility Improvements – Fitzgerald Excavating & Trucking -Pay Application No. 4 Motion by Sjolander seconded by Bailey to approve pay application #4 to Fitzgerald Excavating in the amount of $220,801.37. Motion carried 4-0-0. LEG…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…The revised ordinance incorporates changes discussed at the previous meeting. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to adopt Ordinance No. 113. Motion carried 4-0-0. 18 Resolution 2025-25: Approving Publication of Ordinance No. 113 by Title and…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…Cities model. The City is required to have a policy in place for the new state paid leave program. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the MN Paid Leave Policy, with staff authorized to make necessary changes. Motion carried 4-0-0.…
January 13, 20251-13-25 Council Packet Updated…eement with Firebird, LLC for a lot in the Kenyon Industrial Park and recommended Council approval. Motion by Sjolander, seconded by Bailey, to approve the purchase and development agreement with Firebird, LLC. Motion carried 4-0-0. Power Sales Agre…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…nke. The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey (left at 7:40 pm), Lee Sjolander, and Kim Helgeson Absent: Molly Ryan Also present: Interim Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant Holli Gudknecht,…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…e Canvassing Board to canvass the results of November 5, 2024, General Election. Motion by Helgeson second by Sjolander to approve and declare all 2024 canvassed election results. Motion carried 4-0-0. Goodhue County Sheriff's Department - Communica…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…d 4-0-0. Goodhue County Sheriff's Department - Communications Subscriber Agreement – with Kenyon PD Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the communications subscriber agreement between the Kenyon Police Department and Goodhue County S…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…ested to accomplish all the work the EDA desires to have done. Proposed Increase in Scheduled Hours Motion by Sjolander seconded by Helgeson to approve the 2025 CEDA contracted services. Motion carried 4-0-0. 2025 Proposed Agreement for Continuation…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…city. The term of the contract would be for one year starting January 1, 2025. Motion by Helgeson seconded by Sjolander to approve the 2025 agreement with Goodhue County for State Building Code Administration. Motion carried 3-0-0. Resolution 2024-2…
December 10, 202412.10.24 Council Packet and Agenda Updated…ublic Works Supervisor Ehrich stated that the city Pothole Repair policy had recently been updated. Motion by Sjolander seconded by Henke to adopt updated Administrative Policy #29 – Pothole Repair. Motion carried 3-0-0. Consider Adoption of Adminis…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…order by Mayor Henke. The following members were present: Mayor Doug Henke, Council Members Mary Bailey, Lee Sjolander (came at 7:19 pm), and Kim Helgeson Via Teams: Molly Ryan Absent: Also present: Interim Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrativ…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…to close the public hearing at 7:37 pm. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. 8 ENGINEERING 2025 Street and Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that the council needs to…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…y Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2024-24. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Pearl Creek & Gates Avenue Utility Improvements Engineer Olinger stated that this pay estimate includ…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…k completed through September 27, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. LEGAL Rezoning Request – Jeffrey and Ann Traxler Attorney Sathe reviewed the request from Jeffrey and…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…nded by Ryan to adopt Ordinance No.106. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. Resolution 2024-25: Approving Publication of Ordinance 106 by Title and Summary Motion by Ryan second…
November 12, 202411.12.24 Council Packet And Agenda…y Helgeson to adopt Resolution 2024-16. Roll Call Vote: Bailey- Aye, Helgeson – Aye, Henke – Aye, Ryan – Aye, Sjolander – Aye Motion carried 5-0-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2024-23: Adoption of Election Judges for 2024 Motion by Helgeson…
October 8, 202410-8-24 AGENDA…rder by Acting Mayor Bailey. The following members were present: Acting Mayor Mary Bailey, Council Member Lee Sjolander Via Teams: Molly Ryan Absent: Doug Henke, Kim Helgeson Also present: Interim Administrator Frank Boyles, Administrative Assistant…