City of Nerstrand
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10th, 2025
7:00 P.M.
Nerstrand, MN
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Todd Evavold, Council Members Karla Ingersoll, Betty Voge, Pam Caron, and John Harris
ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Clerk LeAnna Anderson-Speiker, Deputy Clerk Jeanette Baalson, and Public Works Steve McDowell
GUESTS: City residents
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council member Betty Voge made a motion to approve the agenda, second by Council member John Harris. All approved.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Payment of Claims dated June 10th, 2025.
B. Minutes from May 13th, 2025
MOTION:
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by Council Member John Harris and second by council Member Pam Caron. All approved.
CLERK’S REPORT:
A.Frances has presented an opportunity. She would continue to do the bank reconciliation. We would send her the information on a monthly basis and she would complete and provide us information on how to balance.
B.We anticipate 1 water shut off this month and 1 payment plan
C.Council Retreat-Plan for the future. To discuss further because members of council would like to know if they would receive payment.
D.Pumpkins for the garden to give to kids in town. Granted permission to plant pumpkins in the left over garden plots for the kids of town.
E.Discussed the new website and content.
A motion was made to approve Frances support in continuing to complete the Bank Rec. It was initiated by Karla Ingersoll and seconded by Pam Caron. All Approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
A.Frances Request- As stated in the clerks reported was approved.
B.Liquor license approval- We had two liquor license applications. One for the Fire Department for the Fireman’s Dance and another for Wildwoods. The FD is for the sale of Liquor. The Wildwoods is for a consumption and display permit. We did do a resolution for the FD permit. A motion made by Karla Ingersoll and Seconded by Pam Caron. Wildwoods did not need a resolution. The city council reviewed the application and took into consideration the ordinances. They authorized it for their upcoming event.
C.Movie in the Park- Clerk need to discuss with council an invoice that was sent to them. The clerk has reached out to the sender. It is in regards to playing movies in the park so we are covered by liability. Council wants to move forward with having this insurance because there had been an issue on the past.
Old Business
A.Update regarding cannabis ordinance –Great progress has been made in regard to the ordinance. There are a few questions that need the attorney’s input. Karla is going to send to the clerk with her notes and questions for the attorney to provide answers too. Tabled until next month.
B.Update regarding liquor ordinance and permitting. –Again, considerable progress has been made. Karla has identified items for the lawyer to review and will be putting that together for the clerk to send to the attorney. Fee schedule to be discussed after the lawyer reviews. Tabled until next month.
C.Street Paving- Still awaiting quotes. This item was tabled.
Reports of Officers
A.Public Works Director –
a.Provided information Public Works Maintenance schedule. Adding as an attachment to this document. Priority for the Water portion is Well Rebuild, Water Tower Rehab and Well VFD/Control Work. The Sewer portion of his presentation identified we needed to plan for sludge hauling, E-one Maintenance, Sewer Cleaning, Splitter Box Lining, Panel Equipment and New Lift Station Pump.
b.With the additional staff member PW will be needing a computer and printer. Wants to discuss options further before presenting them to council.
B.Mayor –
a.A Citizen Complaint was received and discussed by council on how to best work towards a resolution. The clerk will proceed with the next steps identified in the ordinances on how to address such issues.
C.Fire Department – Did not attend.
D.Council Members -
E.Zoning Committee- Reported 1 permit was reported to them. The committee would like to put together a plan on what happens when they receive something to review. I did add to the website that the clerk would like a copy of the Permit sent to them when they are sending to Goodhue County. The clerk will send on to the Zoning Committee for review.
Residents Items of Attention:
a.A “No Alcohol Permitted per The City of Nerstrand” is to be hung at the park. The Mayor and Lu will work on this.
MOTION ADJOURN:
MOTION: Motion by Council Member Pam Caron second by Karla Ingersoll to adjourn. All Approved.
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Todd Evavold, Mayor
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LeAnna Anderson-Speiker, City Clerk
Next City Council Meeting is scheduled for July 8 th, 2025, at Nerstrand City Hall
