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Red Wing City Council Organizational Meeting Elects Officers and Approves Resolutions on January 12, 2026

City Council — Monday, January 12, 2026
BodyRed Wing, Minnesota
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, January 12, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

0:13

This

Speaker 1

0:14

is the City Council organizational meeting on January 12th, 2026.

0:20

Why don't we go to number two Pledge of Allegiance?

0:22

Please rise and join me in the pledge.

Speaker 2

0:32

For which it stands one nation under God

Unassigned speaker

0:36

in

Speaker 2

0:36

the principle with liberty on justice fraud.

Unassigned speaker

0:46

You

Speaker 1

0:46

have Kim Bise gone this evening.

0:48

Would I have a motion to excuse him?

Speaker 3

0:50

Second.

Unassigned speaker

0:51

All

Speaker 1

0:51

right, motion by Ron, second by Don.

0:55

Last discussion.

Unassigned speaker

0:57

I

Speaker 4

0:57

have a question.

Unassigned speaker

0:58

Yeah.

Speaker 4

1:00

Could someone answer for me?

1:02

Like if we have someone missing when we're choosing an officer, what does that what does that mean?

1:08

Like if I if I were to say no, I don't want to, I don't want to accept that because he's not here and he's not going to be here.

1:14

Can someone explain to me what the process is for that?

Speaker 5

1:19

You can nominate a council member in absentia.

1:22

And meaning if he's not here, let's say, for example, Kim.

1:25

And if at a future meeting we learn that he does not want the role, we could redo the election at that time.

Speaker 4

1:31

Oh, okay.

1:33

Thank you.

Unassigned speaker

1:34

That

Speaker 4

1:34

is helpful.

1:34

So it's so accepting and saying I I accept the absence is not the same as nominating in abstentia.

Speaker 5

1:43

Correct.

1:43

That would be

Speaker 4

1:44

thank you.

1:45

I'm sorry, I just was curious, so I needed to know.

Unassigned speaker

1:48

Great question.

Speaker 1

1:48

Thank you.

1:49

Yep.

1:49

Again, all in favor of excusing Kim Bise for tonight's meeting, please say aye.

1:54

I need opposed.

1:55

Again, Kim is excused.

1:58

We'll go on to four, which is the election of officers, and I'm going to hand it over to Melissa to lead the election of the council president.

Speaker 5

2:06

Good evening, council members, council president and mayor.

2:09

We will begin the election for council president by opening the floor for nominations.

2:14

Nominations do not require a second.

2:16

I'll call for nominations three times and when hearing none further, declare the nominations closed.

2:22

I will then announce the names of the nominee.

2:25

Each nominee will be given an opportunity to speak regarding the role of council president.

2:30

Following their remarks, the mayor and other council members may offer additional comments or ask questions if they'd

Unassigned speaker

2:36

like.

Speaker 5

2:36

After the discussion concludes, I will conduct a roll call vote.

2:41

Each council member should state the name of the nominee for whom they are voting for.

2:46

I'll announce the vote totals for each nominee, and when one receives four or more votes, they shall be declared the elected council president.

2:53

If no nominee receives four votes, additional rounds of voting will occur until one nominee receives the required number of votes.

3:01

If only one nominee is presented, the council may consider a motion to elect the nominee by a unanimous ballot.

3:07

This motion does require a second, but can be approved by voice vote and does not recall uh require a roll call vote.

Unassigned speaker

3:20

I

Speaker 5

3:20

will now open the floor for nominations for council president.

3:24

Are there any nominations for council president?

Speaker 4

3:26

I'd like to nominate Kim Baisie in abstention.

Speaker 5

3:33

Councilmember Lambert nominates Kim Bise in absentia.

Speaker 6

3:39

I nominate Jamie Fair Fair.

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Summary of Proceedings

Red Wing City Council Organizational Meeting – January 12, 2026

The Red Wing City Council held its annual organizational meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 315 West 4th Street, Red Wing, Minnesota, with virtual participation available via Webex. Council President Janie Farrar presided. The Council excused one absence, elected its 2026 officers, and unanimously approved resolutions designating the official newspaper and city fund depositories. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

Election of Officers

  • Council Member Kim Beise was excused from attendance by a 6-0 vote, on a motion by Ron Goggin seconded by Don Kliewer.
  • Council President: City Clerk Melissa Hill conducted the election. Nominations were Kim Beise in absentia, nominated by Vicki Jo Lambert, and Janie Farrar, nominated by Beth Snyder. Farrar said she would be honored to continue serving and committed to respect, communication, and unity. Becky Norton expressed concerns about past closed-session procedures and the risk of open-meeting-law investigations, stating that was why she supported Kim Beise. On a roll-call vote, Farrar received 4 votes and Beise received 2 votes; Farrar was elected Council President for 2026.
  • Council Vice President: Nominations were Vicki Jo Lambert, nominated by Becky Norton, and Beth Snyder, nominated by Ron Goggin. Lambert emphasized her commitment to the community and asked members to vote for her to demonstrate a unified front. Norton said she nominated Lambert because Lambert asks difficult questions and her counterarguments are needed in the role. Snyder said she would be honored and had enjoyed serving the past year. On a roll-call vote, Snyder received 4 votes and Lambert received 2 votes; Snyder was elected Council Vice President for 2026.
  • Council President Pro Tem: Nominations were Vicki Jo Lambert, nominated by Becky Norton; Don Kliewer, nominated by Ron Goggin; and Kim Beise in absentia, nominated by Vicki Jo Lambert. Kliewer cited his business perspective as valuable while the city has significant development activity. Farrar said the organizational meeting is challenging and the votes are not meant to be personal. Norton said actions speak louder than words and she would like to see diversity in leadership. On a roll-call vote, Kliewer received 4 votes, Lambert received 2 votes, and Beise received 0 votes; Kliewer was elected Council President Pro Tem for 2026.

General Business

  • Resolution No. 8145: The Council unanimously adopted, 6-0, a resolution designating the Red Wing Republican Eagle as the official newspaper for 2026 at the same rate as 2025 ($1.533 per line), in compliance with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 331A.06. The motion was made by Becky Norton and seconded by Beth Snyder.
  • Resolution No. 8146: The Council unanimously adopted, 6-0, a resolution designating the depositories for city funds for fiscal year 2026. Mayor Gary Iocco asked whether an RFP for banking services had been completed and how often. Administrative Business Director Marshall Hallock responded that an RFP typically occurs every 5-10 years because the banking industry undergoes frequent cost and service changes. The motion was made by Becky Norton and seconded by Vicki Jo Lambert.

Key Outcomes

  • Kim Beise excused by a 6-0 vote.
  • Janie Farrar elected Council President by a 4-2 vote over Kim Beise.
  • Beth Snyder elected Council Vice President by a 4-2 vote over Vicki Jo Lambert.
  • Don Kliewer elected Council President Pro Tem by a 4-2 vote over Vicki Jo Lambert; Kim Beise received no votes.
  • Resolution No. 8145 adopted 6-0.
  • Resolution No. 8146 adopted 6-0.
  • Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

This is the City Council organizational meeting on January 12th, 2026. Why don't we go to number two Pledge of Allegiance? Please rise and join me in the pledge. For which it stands one nation under God in the principle with liberty on justice fraud. You have Kim Bise gone this evening. Would I have a motion to excuse him? Second. All right, motion by Ron, second by Don. Last discussion. I have a question. Yeah. Could someone answer for me? Like if we have someone missing when we're choosing an officer, what does that what does that mean? Like if I if I were to say no, I don't want to, I don't want to accept that because he's not here and he's not going to be here. Can someone explain to me what the process is for that? You can nominate a council member in absentia. And meaning if he's not here, let's say, for example, Kim. And if at a future meeting we learn that he does not want the role, we could redo the election at that time. Oh, okay. Thank you. That is helpful. So it's so accepting and saying I I accept the absence is not the same as nominating in abstentia. Correct. That would be thank you. I'm sorry, I just was curious, so I needed to know. Great question. Thank you. Yep. Again, all in favor of excusing Kim Bise for tonight's meeting, please say aye. I need opposed. Again, Kim is excused. We'll go on to four, which is the election of officers, and I'm going to hand it over to Melissa to lead the election of the council president. Good evening, council members, council president and mayor. We will begin the election for council president by opening the floor for nominations. Nominations do not require a second. I'll call for nominations three times and when hearing none further, declare the nominations closed. I will then announce the names of the nominee. Each nominee will be given an opportunity to speak regarding the role of council president. Following their remarks, the mayor and other council members may offer additional comments or ask questions if they'd like. After the discussion concludes, I will conduct a roll call vote. Each council member should state the name of the nominee for whom they are voting for.

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