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Vadnais Heights council approves consent items, authorizes new job posting and an Xcel Energy agreement
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda and two staff actions — authorizing advertisement of a part-time recreation position and authorizing a contract with Xcel Energy to relocate City Hall electric service ahead of the fire station project — and adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
At its May 19 meeting, the Vadnais Heights City Council approved routine business and several staff requests, recording unanimous votes on multiple motions.
The council approved the Consent Agenda (items 8A–8G), including claims, minutes, an outdoor event permit for F&M Bank, two resolutions (26-05-28 and 26-05-29), and an agreement with VMC. Councilmember Kelly Jozwowski moved and Councilmember Erik Goebel seconded the consent-agenda motion; the vote was Ayes—5, Nays—0.
In new business, City Administrator Kevin Watson presented a part-time Recreation Program Assistant position intended to support after-hours events. Councilmember Erik Goebel moved and Councilmember Kelly Jozwowski seconded authorization to advertise the position; the motion passed 5-0.
Under old business, Fire Chief Kurt Frison and Ben Newlin of Terra Construction briefed the council on relocating City Hall’s electric service tied to the fire station project. Councilmember Jerry Moynagh moved and Councilmember Erik Goebel seconded authorization for staff to enter into an agreement with Xcel Energy for the relocation; the motion passed 5-0.
Votes at a glance: - Agenda approval (May 19, 2026): Motion by Erik Goebel, seconded by Kelly Jozwowski; Ayes—5, Nays—0. - Consent Agenda (items 8A–8G): Motion by Kelly Jozwowski, seconded by Erik Goebel; Ayes—5, Nays—0. - Resolution 26-05-28 (Ramsey County Economic Development Agency opt-in) and Resolution 26-05-29 (donation to fire department): included in Consent Agenda; vote noted above. - Authorize advertising for part-time recreation program assistant: Motion by Erik Goebel, seconded by Kelly Jozwowski; Ayes—5, Nays—0. - Authorize staff to enter agreement with Xcel Energy for City Hall electric service relocation: Motion by Jerry Moynagh, seconded by Erik Goebel; Ayes—5, Nays—0. - Adjournment: Motion (mover/second not specified on record); Ayes—5, Nays—0.
The meeting closed at 8:20 p.m. with no votes in opposition on recorded motions. For the consent agenda and administrative actions, the meeting record does not provide detailed fiscal or contract amounts; those specifics were not specified in the transcript.
