The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 10th day of September 2024 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp & Roland Ahrendt. Council member Chris Browen was not present. Also in attendance were Dan Berscheid, Beth Ramacher and guest: Bryan Bye.
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 Brad Johnson to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2024 meeting with the correction of the start time as 6:30 pm. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Bryan Bye, from Widseth, was present to present the Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement (Amendment #3) between the City of Grey Eagle and Widseth. Rural Development has pre-approved the amendment and the $26,487.78 will be paid for by them with grant funds. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Amendment #3. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Fire Chief, Dan Berscheid, was present to discuss the 2006 Chevy truck purchased from the DNR. Discussion was also held on an alternator for the 6×6 and fire department wages. More discussion to follow at the November meeting.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the building permit application for Luis Ledesma for extending the roof on the house. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Sealed bids received for the sander and Meyer snowplow were opened. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the highest bids of $225.00 for the sander and $200.00 for the snowplow. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
A labor only quote from Ellingson was reviewed to fix the generator at the west lift station. A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the quote. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Anderson Brothers provided a quote to pave the basketball court. The Council has decided to put this project on hold for the time being.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve PJ Signs to make two new signs at the ponds with dumping instructions/restrictions for $350.00. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Various maintenance items were discussed. The council would like to see the fire hydrants painted, the new dugout painted and the sign for the fishing pier put up.
MnDOT was recently in town to start initial conversations about the Highway 28 project, expected to take place in 2029.
The Sourcewell Match Funds application for FY 2024-2025 was discussed. The Council would like to get quotes for bleachers and picnic tables. More discussion to be held at an upcoming meeting.
The contract for Long Prairie Sanitation was briefly discussed, including the Blue Bag City Program.
The Council would like to review and possibly update the Past Due Utility Account Policy. More discussion to be held at an upcoming meeting.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to set the Truth in Taxation meeting for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers. 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 2024-22: Resolution Accepting $100.00 from Lisa and Dale Austing. 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. 2024-22: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $100 DONATION FROM LISA & DALE AUSTING FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, money has been donated by Lisa & Dale Austing; 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 Lisa & Dale Austing 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 10th day of September 2024.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve Resolution 2024-23: Resolution Accepting $200.00 from Laura (Tuck) Mills. 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. 2024-23: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $200 DONATION FROM LAURA (TUCK) MILLS FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, money has been donated by Laura Mills; 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 Laura Mills 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 10th day of September 2024.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve Resolution 2024-24: Resolution Accepting $1682.00 from the Grey Eagle / Burtrum Lions. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1682 DONATION FROM GREY EAGLE/BURTRUM LIONS CLUB FOR STREET BANNERS
WHEREAS, money has been donated by the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club; 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 the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for Street Banners.
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 10th day of September 2024.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2024-25: Resolution Adopting the Preliminary Levy Payable in 2025. 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. 2024-25: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PRELIMINARY LEVY PAYABLE IN 2025
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following preliminary levy for 2025 was approved and adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council on this 10th day of September 2024.
FUND LEVY AMOUNT % OF TOTAL
General $92,529.00 58%
Fire $13,885.00 9%
Street Imp Project $19,500.00 12%
Street Restoration $34,456.00 21%
TOTAL $160,370.00 100%
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 10th day of September 2024.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to not allow the splitting of parcel 34-0018700 at 315 Woodman Street South. 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 pay Computer Dynamics for their setup services after completion. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The ducks being caged in city limits were discussed. The Council would like the Todd County Sherrif to handle the situation, if they have not been relocated by September 20, 2024.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve payment of Claims #3216-3237, totaling $164,168.13 and include additional payments of the following: Mike Berscheit $13.91, MN Power $2261.53, Minnesota Association of Small Cities $284.00 and Computer Dynamics $1949.98. 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 adjourn the meeting at 8:02 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, October 8, 2024 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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