Regular Meeting of the Mazeppa City Council
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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 Michael Hammes, Dustin Wiebusch, and Erica Young.
Others Present: City Attorney Luke Lamprecht, City Engineer Matt Mohs, Wabasha County Sherriff Rodney Bartsch, Wabasha County Sherriff’s Parol Sargeant Joe Schneider, Fire Chief Bryce Dohrn, Municipal Liquor Store Manager Todd Ihrke, and City Administrator-Clerk Karl Nahrgang.
Present via electronic meeting: Holly Galbus from the News Record.
Absent: Councilperson Steven Liffrig.
Motion by Hammes, second by Young to approve the agenda and addendum. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to approve the December 11, 2024, regular Council meeting minutes. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
The Oath of Office was administered to re-elected Council member Erica Young and Mayor Christopher Hagfors.
Wabasha County Sherriff Rodney Bartsch gave the monthly Incident Command Report. He also said that the department is back to full staff again and that the Sherriff’s Department and County Board are coming up with new ways to keep up with future department needs.
Administrator Clerk Karl Nahrgang read the Public Works report.
Fire Chief Bryce Dohrn gave the Fire Department report and announced new Mazeppa Volunteer Fire Department members. Dohrn said that the Fire Department made 110 runs in 2024, down slightly from 2023.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to approve new Mazeppa Volunteer Fire Department members Brandon Hanf, Nicole Hanf, Justin DeLong, and Kaitlyn Delong. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Municipal Liquor Store Manager Todd Ihrke gave the liquor store report.
Administrator Clerk Karl Nahrgang gave the Administrator’s report.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to table approval of the Personnel Policy Handbook until the February12, 2025, regular Council meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to approve 2024 year-end funds to Mazeppa EDA of $4800. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to approve Resolution 2025-01 City appointments. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to Resolution 2025-02 Accepting a donation from Mazeppa Lion’s Club. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to approve the Auditor Engagement letter with Smith Schafer to perform the 2024 City Audit. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to approve Resolution 2025-03 approving Mazeppa G.O. Sewer Revenue Bond Anticipation Note with Minnesota Rural Water Association. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to approve the WWTP project Pay Application #2 for $272,517.00. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Hammes to move forward with inserting language to require sidewalks in future subdivisions into Land Management Ordinance. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to pay the bills and claims. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Council members thanked the volunteers who set up the ice rink for this winter season.
Motion by Hammes, second by Young to adjourn the meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting recessed at 6:58 PM.
Administrator-Clerk
Next meeting: February 12, 2025