Regular Meeting of the Mazeppa City Council
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The regular meeting of the Mazeppa City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Chris Hagfors.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Present: Mayor Chris Hagfors. Council Persons Steve Liffrig, Michael Hammes, Dustin
Wiebusch, and Erica Young.
Others Present: City Attorney Luke Lamprecht, City Engineer Matt Mohs, Public Works Director
Scott Ellingson, Public Works Dan Nelson, Municipal Liquor Store Manager Todd Ihrke,
Mark Mickow from Grinde & Dicke, Wabasha County Sherriff’s Department Patrol
Sargent Laurenson and Deputy Clerk Sara Betcher.
Present via electronic meeting: Holly Galbus from the News Record.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to approve the August 14, 2024, regular Council meeting minutes. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Wabasha County Sherriff’s Chief Deputy presented the monthly Incident Command Report. 119 hours of policing were provided. It’s been a good month.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to close the regular meeting under Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subdivision 3(b) to protect attorney-client privilege to discuss options and strategy of a received complaint and potential litigation. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Regular meeting closed at 6:04 PM.
Motion by Liffrig, second by Young to end the closed meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Closed meeting ended at 7:08 PM.
Motion by Liffrig, second by Young to re-open the regular Council meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Regular Council meeting re-opened at 7:09 PM.
Motion by Young, second by Liffrig to take no action from the closed meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Public Works Director Scott Ellingson gave the Public Works report.
Motion from Wiebusch, second by Young to purchase the New Holland 74 horse Compact Wheel Loader with accessories and plow for $96,895.00 option 2 with $1 buy out at end of the 5-year lease. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
No Fire Department report given.
Municipal Liquor Store Manager Todd Ihrke gave the liquor store report.
City Engineer Matt Mohs presented the engineering report.
Motion by Young, second by Hammes to approve building permits 24-920-081, 192 2nd Ave SE -Re-Side. 24-920-075, 343 3rd Ave. NE -interior remodel. 24-920-073, 179 3rd Ave. NW -move house onto foundation. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Chestnut Estates- Karl to have for next month. Document resigned by parties. Luke will update and send it.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to table the maintenance agreement with Wabasha County and the City of Mazeppa for the October 9, 2024, meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried
Motion by Hammes, second by Wiebusch to approve the Snow Removal Agreement from Turbo’s Repair LLC. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
A letter will be sent out prior to snow falling, reminding homeowners with sidewalks that they are responsible for sidewalk snow removal in the winter.
The Dispensary Ordinance template was discussed. Luke will have updates made at the next meeting (A reading will need to happen. Next month?) Must be in place January 1, 2025.
Motion by Liffrig, second by Hammes to pay the bills and claims. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Councilperson Erica Young reminded everyone that the last Community Market event at Lion’s Park will take place this month. The Parks and Rec Committee is also selling raffle tickets for the trail and your support is appreciated. There will be a golf cart parade this Saturday at Noon.
Motion by Liffrig, second by Hammes to adjourn the meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
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Administrator-Clerk
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Mayor
Next meeting: 6:00 PM, October 9, 2024.
