Grey Eagle City • March 11, 2025

The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 11th day of March 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 Leon Althaus and Beth Ramacher and guest: Chris Konsor.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp 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 February 11, 2025 meeting. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Various maintenance items were discussed. The City will contact Todd County about cleaning out the east ditch on County 102 / Maple Street North by the park. A new tonneau cover for the Dodge truck is needed; quotes will be gotten.
No sealed bids were received for the old table and chairs from the Council Chambers. The City will ask the library if they are interested in the table for their conference room.
Quotes were received to mow and trim the Lakeview Cemetery for 2025. The Council will not be accepting any of the bids and the City will continue to do it in-house.
Discussion was held on possible future park improvements. More information will be presented at a future meeting.
Two sections of the boat ramp at Bass Lake heaved over the winter. The City will contact the DNR to see if this is something they take care of. If not, Herdering will be called to fix this.
The library needs two new emergency exit lights wired and installed – front and back doors. Bitz Electric will be contacted for a quote.
A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve black picnic tables to be ordered with the Sourcewell Match Funding money received. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
An inspection report from Chase Diesel Services was reviewed. The inspection was done on the 2006 Chevy truck that was purchased from the Minnesota DNR for fire department use.
The interior water tower inspection and cleaning report was reviewed from Maguire Iron. They are scheduled to return Spring 2025 to inspect and clean the exterior.
The Council would like to have the City Attorney draft a letter to the owner of 218 Cedar Street South regarding the semi-trucks and trailers parked on the street, with units running.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to raise the credit limit on the main visa card to $5000 and the visa for the fire chief to $1500. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to have the Clerk/Treasurer invest money from the checking and/or money market account into a certificate of deposit when deemed necessary. 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 not renew the cloud access for the speed signs for the discounted price. 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 Resolution 2025-08: Resolution Accepting $200 from Orleen Hoffman for the Grey Eagle Fire Department. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-08: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $200 DONATION FROM ORLEEN HOFFMAN FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, money has been donated by Orleen Hoffman; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that the donation will benefit citizens of the area;
1. That the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle formally accepts the donation from Orleen Hoffman for the Fire Department.
2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to make the appropriate revenue and expenditure budget adjustments as needed to reflect this donation and its intended use.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 11th day of March 2025.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2025-09: Resolution Accepting $300 from Theresa Tschida for the Grey Eagle Fire Department. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-09: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $300 DONATION FROM THERESA TSCHIDA FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, money has been donated by Theresa Tschida; and
WHEREAS, the City Council feels that the donation will benefit citizens of the area;
1. That the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle formally accepts the donation from Theresa Tschida for the Fire Department.
2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to make the appropriate revenue and expenditure budget adjustments as needed to reflect this donation and its intended use.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 11th day of March 2025.
A motion was made by Joseph Arnzen to approve the building permit application from Brian and Lori Hollenkamp to add a 16’ x 26’ concrete slab where the front deck was. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members (Brian Hollenkamp abstained) voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on paving sections of streets in the City that were not paved with the sewer project or last fall. The City will get quotes and present at a future meeting.
Discussion was held on pest control at the ponds; none is needed at this time.
An inquiry about employment was discussed. There are currently no open positions within the City.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3392-3416, totaling $52,714.19 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2576.07 and Todd County Sheriff $317.40. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. 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 at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer