The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 12th day of March 2024 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Chris Browen and Roland Ahrendt. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Dan Berscheid, Beth Ramacher and guests: Blaine Green, Ana Juarez and Carlos Ramirez.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the agenda. 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 approve the minutes of the February 13th meeting. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Brian Koehn discussed the 2023 audit. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve and submit the audit. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Blaine Green from Widseth was present to discuss street improvement options and approximate costs. The streets are not candidates for overlay; they could possibly be reclaimed for an estimated $437,000 or reconstructed for over $800,000.
Ana Juarez & Carlos Ramirez were present to request a building permit to build a garage north of their house. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve combining their two parcels with Todd County and once combined the building permit application is approved. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The current cost of a set of turnout gear is approximately $3400; this includes pants, jacket and helmet. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the purchase of 4 sets. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on Vance Johnson combining his three parcels into one. The Council denied the request at this time.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to have 911 signs from Todd County installed at the two parks: 318 Maple Street North and 204 Jackson Street East. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A quote was received from Team Lab for spraying the ponds in 2024. The Council requested quotes from Terrain Aesthetics as well. Both quotes will be reviewed at the April meeting.
The council would like to have a quote from Herdering to fix/re-lay the concrete slabs at the boat landing on Bass Lake.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the quote from First Rate Glass in Villard to make and install a new windshield for the John Deere snowblower. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The council requested a second quote from Woller Equipment in Upsala to fix the fuel tank and gauge.
The 75% completion report for the Old Village Hall assessment from MacDonald & Mac Architects was discussed.
Minnesota DOT has been contacted about painting the crosswalks on Highway 28. The City of Sauk Centre has been contacted for a quote for street sweeping. Utility billing adjustments were discussed; more discussion to be held at the April meeting. Street banners and photography for the website were also discussed.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2024-09: Accepting $100 Donation from Viola & Michael Fogel for the Grey Eagle Fire Department. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $100 DONATION FROM VIOLA & MICHAEL FOGEL FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, money has been donated by Viola & Michael Fogel; 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 Viola & Michael Fogel 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 12th day of March 2024.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the transfer of $70,334.18 from the Sewer Fund to the Capital Project Fund for the 2023 principal and interest payments. 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 the transfer of $7694.26 from the General Fund to the Capital Project Fund. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to close the Park Fund and transfer $52,267.69 from the Park Capital Project Fund to the General Fund. 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 close the Sewer Rehab Fund, for external reporting only, and transfer $66,857.75 from the Capital Project Fund to Sewer Fund. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Bian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3008-3037, totaling $50,474.54 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2704.26 and Gary Waldvogel $127.00. 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 8:42 pm. A second was made by Brad Johnson 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, April 9, 2024 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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