Regular Meeting of the Mazeppa City Council
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 12, 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, Steve Liffrig, and Erica Young.
Others Present: City Attorney Luke Lamprecht, City Engineer Matt Mohs, Wabasha County Sherriff Chief Deputy Jim Warren, Municipal Liquor Store Manager Todd Ihrke, Public Works Director Scott Ellingson, Heidi Davis, Lisa Davis, and City Administrator-Clerk Karl Nahrgang.
Present via electronic meeting: Holly Galbus from the News Record.
Motion by Young, second by Liffrig to approve the agenda and addendum. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Young to approve February 12, 2025, regular Council meeting minutes. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Wabasha County Sherriff Chief Deputy Jim Warren gave the monthly Incident Command Report. He also reported that the Sherriff’s Department has hired more full time and part-time staff. Council asked Chief Deputy Warren to be sure patrol deputies are aware that youngsters have been riding motorized mini-bikes on the streets after dark.
Public Works Director Scott Ellingson gave the Public Works report.
Administrator Clerk Karl Nahrgang read the Dire Department Report.
Municipal Liquor Store Manager Todd Ihrke gave the Municipal Liquor Store Report.
Motion by Young, second by Liffrig to accept the resignation of Melissa Kuehl-Befort from the Mazeppa Municipal Liquor Store. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
City Engineer Matt Mohs gave an engineering update.
Motion by Young, second by Liffrig to accept the resignation of Melissa Kuehl-Befort from the Mazeppa Municipal Liquor Store. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to hold a special meeting of the Mazeppa City Council on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM to accept a bid for the 3rd Ave. NE and Cherry St. road and utility project. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Hammes to approve WWTP pay application #4 of $229,429.99. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
City Administrator Karl Nahrgang gave the City Hall activity report.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to approve moving forward with BMS Pay to update utility billing and add pay features. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to approve building permits: 25-18-0004, 417 3rd Ave SE – furnace. 25-18-0005, 264 3rd Ave. NE – Furnace/AC. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Liffrig to set Cleanup Day for April 26, 2025, from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Hammes to approve Resolution 2025-06 approving Liquor License renewals pending payment and proof of insurance. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Young, second by Hammes to approve “Open Book” Board of Appeal and Equalization to pe done by the Wabasha County Assessors Office from April 10, 2025, through May 16, 2025. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Liffrig to approve Resolution 2025-07 adopting the Wabasha County Hazard Mitigation Plan. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Liffrig to approve pay increase for Municipal Liquor Store staff to $12.00/hour with a $10.00/training wage. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Liffrig to approve Resolution 2025-08 Accepting a donation for $42,000.00 from the Mazeppa Lions Club for improvements on the buildings at Lion’s Park. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
The Council thanks the Lion’s Club for its generous donation to this project.
Motion by Wiebusch, second by Hammes to pay the bills and claims. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Hammes, second by Wiebusch to close the regular meeting in accordance with Minnesota Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3(c) Purchase or Sale of Real Property – Consider offer or sell and interest in real property -4th Avenue NE as it traverses PID 23.00249.00 located at 534 4th Ave. NE, Mazeppa, MN. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting was closed at 7:12 PM.
Motion by Young, second by Liffrig to re-open the regular meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting re-opened at 8:02 PM.
Motion by Young, second by Wiebusch to direct City Attorney Lamprecht to confirm that the attorney of record in the 4th Avenue NE matter is no longer representing MB Sveen Properties and to clarify language regarding “last offer on the table”. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Motion by Hammes, second by Liffrig to adjourn the meeting. All in favor, none opposed. Carried.
Meeting recessed at 8:13 PM.
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Administrator Clerk
Next meeting: Special meeting, 6:00 PM, March 18, 2025.
Regular Meeting, 6:00 PM, April 9, 2025.