The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 14th day of May 2024 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Chris Browen & Roland Ahrendt. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance was Beth Ramacher and guests: Terry Maier and Loren Roe.
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 April 9, 2024 meeting. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Terry Maier from Team Lab Chemical Company in Detroit Lakes gave a brief presentation on their sonar boat which tests sludge levels in the sewer ponds. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to move forward with the sludge testing, including samples from each pond. 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 building permit application from Michael Kohout for a cement sidewalk. 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 building permit application from Jane Eizenhoefer for a cement sidewalk. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Grey Eagle Fire Department recognizes Dr. Rachel Redig of Astera Health as the department’s primary Medical Director.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the temporary liquor license for the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions events on July 20th and 21st, 2024. 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 increase the hourly rate for the FT Maintenance position to $20. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The Council has requested a special meeting on May 21, 2024 for PT Maintenance interviews.
Loren Roe was present to represent the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions and talk about a basketball court at the park. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve building and installing two basketball hoops at the park for $4500, with a donation from the Lions. 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 Terrain Aesthetics to spray the parks and other grass areas around City buildings for the 2024 season. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on unlicensed cars, the sign in the City parking lot, Long Prairie school using the park and streetlights. More to follow at a future meeting.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to purchase twenty-five railroad ties to use in the parking lot at the Lions Park and the City Park. 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 Level Ground and FenceAll to repair the south fence on the tennis courts. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The February and March reports from PeopleService were reviewed. The Council would like to set up a tour of the water treatment plant with Greg Stang during a future meeting.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2024-12: Resolution Setting Sewer Rates. 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. 2024-12: A RESOLUTION SETTING SEWER RATES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle recommends the sanitary sewer rates be re-adjusted to meet operational and capital needs, effective June 1, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle, Todd County, State of Minnesota, hereby resolves:
• Residential sewer usage rate will be a flat rate of $44.00 per month;
• Commercial sewer usage rate will be $44.00 per month for the first 10,000 gallons of water used and $1.90 per 1000 gallons thereafter.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 14th day of May 2024.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2024-11: Allowing the City to Submit a Community Impact Funding Application to Sourcewell for Financial Support. 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. 2024-11: A RESOLUTION ALLOWING CITY OF GREY EAGLE TO SUBMIT A COMMUNITY IMPACT FUNDING APPLICATION TO SOURCEWELL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
At the Council Meeting of the City of Grey Eagle on April 9, 2024, the following resolution was proposed and approved:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grey Eagle City Council fully supports the City of Grey Eagle in implementing The City Hall and Safety & Maintenance Projects (new computers, iPads, table & chairs, speed signs, fire hydrant markers, snowplow and snow bucket). The Grey Eagle City Council of the City of Grey Eagle further supports the City of Grey Eagle in submitting a Community Impact Funding application to Sourcewell to request financial support for The City Hall and Safety & Maintenance Projects.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 14th day of May 2024.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve payment of Claims #3077-3107, totaling $16,023.14 and include additional payments of the following: Herdering $2252.50, MN Power $2363.81, Jim Luskey $600.00, Dairyland Supply $39.98, Bitz Plumbing $165.00 and USABlueBook $823.65. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:23 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, June 11, 2024 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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