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Votes at a glance: New Richmond council approves tourism funding, parking ordinance amendment, well rehab bid and preliminary special assessment
Summary
At its meeting the council approved third‑quarter tourism funding for Fun Fest, adopted an amendment to parking requirements, awarded a rehabilitation bid for Well No. 5, and passed a preliminary special assessment resolution; parade permits were also approved.
The New Richmond City Council took several formal actions at its meeting, approving funding, an ordinance amendment, a procurement award and a special‑assessment resolution.
Key votes
1) Tourism funding: The council approved $31,105.84 for the 2024 Fun Fest from the third‑quarter tourism fund. City staff said the tourism committee reviewed the chamber’s application and requested additional advertising proofs before recommending the award. Vote (roll call): Alderman Kittle — yes; Alderman Breeze — yes; Alderman Weinmeier — yes; Alderman Gartner — yes; Alderman Volkert — yes; Alderman Montello — yes. Outcome: approved.
2) Ordinance 619 (parking requirements): Council adopted ordinance No. 619, which adds a sentence clarifying that residential uses identified in the zoning ordinance’s Table 3, Section J shall “endeavor but are not required to provide 1.5 off‑street parking stalls per dwelling unit.” Staff described the edit as aligning the parking language with how residential uses are defined in the zoning ordinance. Vote (roll call): Alderman Breeze — yes; Alderman Weinmeier — yes; Alderman Gartner — yes; Alderman Volkert — yes; Alderman Montello — yes; Alderman Kittle — yes. Outcome: adopted.
3) Well No. 5 rehabilitation (procurement): The council awarded the low bid from Bergerson Caswell to rehabilitate Well No. 5. The base bid reported to council was $24,315; staff cautioned the final cost could change after the well is pulled and condition is assessed. Vote (roll call): Alderman Gartner — yes; Alderman Volkert — yes; Alderman Montello — yes; Alderman Kittle — yes; Alderman Breeze — yes; Alderman Weinmeier — yes. Outcome: approved; note that the final cost may increase or decrease after inspection.
4) Resolution 012501 (preliminary special assessment for Allie’s): The council adopted Resolution No. 012501 to begin the special assessment process and directed staff to set the date and time for the assessment hearing, with the recommendation that the hearing occur at the next regular council meeting. Vote (roll call): Alderman Volkert — yes; Alderman Montello/Mantello — yes; Alderman Kittle — yes; Alderman Vries — yes; Alderman Weinmeier — yes; Alderman Gartner — yes. Outcome: approved; staff to publish assessment report and schedule hearing.
5) Parade permits: The council approved parade permits for St. Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2025, 5:00 p.m.), Fun Fest parade (July 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m.) and Hometown Holidays (Dec. 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m.) with conditions on insurance, notification and participant conduct. Vote (roll call): Alderman Montello — yes; Alderman Kittle — yes; Alderman Friess — yes; Alderman Weinmeier — yes; Alderman Gartner — yes; Alderman Volkert — yes. Outcome: approved.
Other approvals and notes: The council also approved revised rules to allow limited advertising on the municipal cable access channel (see separate item) and heard a project update on Water Tower No. 3 (information only).
These actions were recorded on the meeting roll calls; staff will follow up on implementation tasks (insurance/fees for parades, legal review of cable rules, contract administration for well rehab and scheduling the special assessment hearing).
