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 November 2024 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance was Beth Ramacher and guest: Gene Lahr.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt 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 Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2024 meeting. 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 approve Gene Lahr combining his three parcels into one. 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 Steve Klaphake to build an addition on the northwest end of his house. 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 building permit application from Luis Ledesma to build a shed on the southwest corner of his lot. 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 Resolution 2024-27: Resolution Canvassing the November 5, 2024 Municipal Election Returns and Declaring Results. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS
WHEREAS, the City of Grey Eagle held an election for the offices of Mayor and two Council Members on November 5, 2024 during the General Election with 201 persons voting; and
WHEREAS, on this 12th day of November 2024 (7:00 pm) the City of Grey Eagle Council has met to canvass said election results; and
WHEREAS, the votes tabulated at said election were:
MAYOR (2 year): Joseph Arnzen 155, Write-Ins 21.
Council (4 year): Chris Browen 144, Brad Johnson 128, Write-Ins 8.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Grey Eagle City Council that the official election result winner for the Office of Mayor for the term of 2025-2026 shall be: Joseph Arnzen
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Grey Eagle City Council that the official election result winners for the Offices of Council Member for the term of 2025-2028 shall be: Chris Browen and Brad Johnson
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 12th day of November 2024.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the Bass Lake Dock Agreement with the MN Department of Natural Resources. 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 2024-2025 Snow Removal Contract from Herdering. 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 rescind Resolution 2024-26: Resolution Accepting $1000.00 from Stearns Bank. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The current and outdated Personnel Policy was reviewed. A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to have Quinlivan & Hughes update the Personnel Policy. 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 have Ferguson Brothers Excavating repair the far east fire hydrant on Highway 28 East. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on the ACH fees to be charged by the new utility billing vendor. A motion was made by Brad Johnson that the ACH fees would be the responsibility of the resident, not the City. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The Patricia Seifert Estate asked the council for a discount on part of the past due utility bill. A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to not discount the utility bill. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on the Todd County Development donation request. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to not donate at this time. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Various maintenance items were discussed, including servicing lawn mowers and the torn seat in the Dodge truck.
Quotes for a new website were reviewed. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to move forward with Town Web and an ADA compliant website. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. An application will be submitted to Sourcewell for reimbursement of third-party consultant fees to cover the cost.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve submitting the application to Sourcewell for Match Funds FY 24-25. 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 payment of Claims #3272-3299, totaling $32,181.97 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2148.63, PJ Signs $2500.00, Melrose Implement $30.80 and Todd County Auditor $37.98. This also includes preapproval to reimburse for iPads purchased. 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 8:06 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 at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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