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Kandiyohi council appoints member, accepts donation, adopts sewer rate and schedules zoning hearing
Summary
At its July 1 meeting, the Kandiyohi City Council appointed Spencer Hunt to a vacant seat, accepted a $1,000 donation to the fire department, approved a consolidated sewer billing rate for 16 units at 140 S 8th St, and introduced zoning ordinance amendments with a public hearing set for Aug. 19, 2024.
The Kandiyohi City Council on July 1 appointed Spencer Hunt to a vacant council seat, accepted a donation for the fire department, adopted a new sewer billing arrangement for a 16-unit property and introduced amendments to the city zoning ordinance, scheduling a public hearing for Aug. 19, 2024.
Council Member Scott McGillivray moved to adopt Resolution 202414 appointing Spencer Hunt to the vacant seat; Council Member Jeff Clark seconded. Mayor Jon Lindstrand recorded a voice vote of Clark—Yes, Hunt—Abstain, McGillivray—Yes and Streich—Yes; the motion carried.
Council Member David Streich moved and Council Member Scott McGillivray seconded Resolution 202412 to accept a $1,000 cash donation from Kandiyohi M E Church Cemetery to the Kandiyohi Fire Department Truck and Equipment Account; the resolution passed by voice vote with all recorded members voting yes.
Council Member David Streich moved to adopt Resolution 202413, establishing a consolidated residential sewer base rate for the 16 units at 140 S 8th St to be charged to the landlord rather than individual tenants, citing “consistent late payments” by tenants in the motion; Council Member Jeff Clark seconded and the motion passed by voice vote with all recorded members voting yes.
Council Member David Streich moved to introduce amendments to the city zoning ordinance, authorize publication of the proposed changes and schedule a public hearing for Aug. 19, 2024 at 7 p.m.; Council Member Jeff Clark seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. A copy of the proposed ordinance was made available at the city office during business hours, per the council notice.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution 202414 (appoint Spencer Hunt): moved by Council Member Scott McGillivray; seconded by Council Member Jeff Clark. Vote: 3 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain (Clark—Yes; Hunt—Abstain; McGillivray—Yes; Streich—Yes). Outcome: approved. - Resolution 202412 (accept $1,000 donation for fire truck/equipment): moved by Council Member David Streich; seconded by Council Member Scott McGillivray. Vote: 4 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved. - Resolution 202413 (consolidated sewer base rate for 140 S 8th St, 16 units): moved by Council Member David Streich; seconded by Council Member Jeff Clark. Vote: 4 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved. - Resolution 202415 (introduce zoning ordinance amendments and set public hearing for Aug. 19): moved by Council Member David Streich; seconded by Council Member Jeff Clark. Vote: 4 yes, 0 no. Outcome: approved (introduction and hearing scheduled; ordinance not yet adopted).
The meeting ended with routine announcements including National Night Out on Aug. 8 and the council’s next regular meeting set for July 15, 2024.
