The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm, on the 9th day of May 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: Joe Krueger, Marc Rosenow, Joe Muellner, John Newberg, Margaret (Peg) Newberg, Craig Johnson, Bob Kutter, Tim Ainali, Barb Ainali, 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 April 11, 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 April 17, 2023 emergency meeting. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all member voting in favor, motion carried.
Peg Newberg was present to request a building permit for Grey Eagle Housing Association for a cement slab to put new raised garden boxes on. 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.
Becky Roering submitted a building permit application for installing asphalt in the parking lot of Becky’s Salon. A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the building permit application. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Marc Rosenow was present to request a building permit to place a (shipping) container on his lot. A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the building permit application and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Marc Rosenow also discussed the asphalt condition of Pearl Street (East of Maple Street South) and Brinkman Street.
Joe Muellner was in attendance to discuss the streetlight by The Junction. The Clerk will get a second bid for replacing this streetlight.
Tim and Barb Ainali were in attendance to discuss their sewer and water connection. Joe Krueger, City Attorney, discussed possible options. A motion was made by Brad Johnson that the City will not disconnect their service as of May 31, 2023 and will negotiate with Tim and Barb Ainali. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Tim and Barb Ainali requested to have the City cease the sewer charges for their shop. A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve ceasing the sewer charge if they are not using the service at the shop and have an approved septic. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Joe Krueger was present to discuss the water diverter wall/fence in Duane Karl’s yard. He gave the Council various options to handle the issue. The City will be seeking an injunction.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the news release for the Village Hall Grant. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve MacDonald & Mack Architects to perform the Village Hall Condition Assessment. 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 quote from the City of Sauk Centre for $1350.00 for street sweeping. 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 rent a lift to clean the water runs on the old section of the Fire Hall/City Hall building. 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 sign the Arvig fiberoptic construction and service agreements for the City. 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 put the 584 International tractor with bucket up for bids. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on various park items. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve ATE Recreation to do ARMOR Repair and SportMaster Surfacing of the tennis courts for $22,539.00, which also includes two pickleball courts. 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 a 14’x28’ cement slab for the tractor pull area in the park. 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 the use of the Fire Hall on July 15th for the Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Appreciation. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Jon Stone’s fence was discussed. This matter will be tabled until a later date.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to complete and submit the Source Water Protection Implementation Grant paperwork when it is received. 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 Cans R Us start servicing Laughlin Park for the summer. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Flooring in the City Hall and Fire Meeting room were discussed. The Clerk will work with Hennen Flooring for a quote. Further action was tabled until the June meeting.
John Call gave an update on various maintenance and park items. John gave his resignation, effective August 18, 2023.
The Council acknowledges Lori Hellmann for her 24 years with the City of Grey Eagle.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve payment of Claims #2722-2745, totaling $16,231.27 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2295.94, Long Prairie Leader $185.22, Rahn’s $300.37 and PJ’s Signs $150.00. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:31 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 13, 2023 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk
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