The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of July 2023 in council chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Roland Ahrendt, Brian Hollenkamp and Chris Browen. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were John Call and Beth Ramacher, and guests: Craig Johnson, Joe Muellner, Tim Ainali, Barb Ainali, Duane Karls, Brandon Holmquist, State Representative Mike Wiener, Julia Draxten, Diane Kramer, Dennis Kramer, Ana Juarez, Carlos Ramirez, Anita Sunderman and Alisha Sunderman.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 meeting. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2023 special meeting. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Daryl Schmeisser was present to discuss raising minnows in the City sewer ponds; the Council denied the request.
Joe Muellner was present to discuss the streetlight by The Junction. This has been tabled until the City receives further information and quotes without LEDs.
Brandon Holmquist was present to discuss the property on Woodman Street North. The City will look into the location of the water connection and will get back to Brandon.
Carlos Ramirez was present to request a building permit for a 14’x18’ shed and a 14’x32’ entryway on the north side of the house. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the building permit application. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Michael Kohout submitted a building permit for a 12’x20’ deck on the west side of the house and a 6’x6’ deck on the south side. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the building permit application. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Julia Draxten, Diane Kramer and Dennis Kramer were present to discuss concerns regarding the drive-through at The Muddy Tailgate.
Craig Johnson was present to discuss the agreement from MacDonald & Mack Architects. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the agreement upon approval from the City Attorney. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the annual lease of the propane tank at the west lift station. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Duane Karls was present to discuss the flooding issues on his property east of the City Hall/Fire Hall. He would like the City to install a drainage system. The City will have Widseth come to town and look at it and come up with solutions, which will be presented to Duane Karls.
Tim and Barb Ainali were present to request something in writing regarding the Special Meeting held on the 27th of June 2023. The City Attorney is working on this and it will be presented to the Ainali’s when completed. Tim let the Council know that the electric cover by the old school needs to be addressed.
No further discussion was held on unlicensed cars; this has been tabled until the August meeting.
Discussion on houses/yards that need attention has been tabled until the August meeting.
Widseth said they could prepare a traffic control plan for around $500.00 for the car show in September. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the traffic control plan upon agreement that Bobby Pallansch, Jr. will pay for this. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The International tractor with loader will be placed for sale this fall. Further action has been tabled for the time being.
Discussion was held on various park items: dugout, signs that need to be replaced, old picnic tables and new bleachers. The Clerk will put together a list of signs for the August meeting that need to be replaced as well as look for bleacher options.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to have PJ’s Signs make new signs (no bicycles, rollerblades or skateboards allowed) for each of the three entrances to the tennis/pickleball courts. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to donate the old metal with wood picnic tables to the Heritage Club in Burtrum. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to donate $260.00 to the Initiative Foundation in 2024. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The second quarter utility billing transaction report was reviewed. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the transaction report. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The alley north of State Street was discussed. John Call will take care of fixing the potholes.
State Representative Mike Wiener was present. He commented on the upcoming car show and the Village Hall building.
Applications for the maintenance positions were reviewed. A Special Meeting will take place on the 18th of July 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to conduct interviews on the approved applications.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to close the road in front of the City Hall and Fire Hall for the corn feed on the 12th of August 2023. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve payment of Claims #2777-2799, totaling $28,544.90 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2003.48 and Rahn’s $284.00. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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