The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 10th day of June 2025 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. No council members were absent. Also in attendance were Mike Berscheit and Beth Ramacher and guests: Jon Thompson and Ashley Thompson.
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 Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Jon Thompson was present to ask the council about putting cement barriers along the tractor pull. There would be no cost to the City, as the barriers would be donated. A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the cement barriers along the tractor pull area. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A building permit application from Loren Roe was reviewed for adding a 10’ x 20’ deck and screened porch to the south side of the house. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the application. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve a temporary liquor license for the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions for the Community Appreciation on July 19, 2025 and two tractor pulls – July 20, 2025 and September 1, 2025. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve closing Main Street on August 31, 2025 for a car show. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the quote from PJ Signs for the completion of the map sign. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve design #3 from PJ Signs for the banners for main street. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A list of unlicensed vehicles and yards that need attention were discussed. Letters will be sent out accordingly.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have a ridge cap installed on the water treatment plant. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Painting of the restrooms at Bass Lake and Laughlin Park were discussed. This will be discussed again at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the rehab work needed for the dock at Bass Lake. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have Mike Berscheit cut the weeds with his personal equipment by the rocks at the sewer ponds. 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 remove the trees in the fence line at the ponds, with adjoining landowner’s permission. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Council was informed that Beth Ramacher was recently appointed to the Local Government Advisory Council at Sourcewell. Future funding was briefly discussed as well as potential items.
The Council reviewed analytics on the new website.
The Council was given a copy of the final 2024 audit from Brian Koehn.
The contract for People Service will not be signed at this time. The council would like to see other options available.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3467-3488, totaling $17,216.18 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2011.86, Andy Poster $1250.00 and Chase Diesel $1247.78. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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