The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 pm on the 8th day of September 2026 in Council Chambers. Council members present were Brad Johnson, Brian Hollenkamp, Roland Ahrendt and Chris Browen. No council members were absent. Also in attendance were Dan Berscheid, Beth Ramacher and guest: Jeremy Freudenrich.
A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the agenda. 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 the minutes of the August 12, 2026 meeting. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Jeremy Freudenrich presented the water & wastewater report from H2O Smartec. Lead & copper sampling has been completed. The ponds have been transferred, and discharge will be done in mid-September. The Wastewater Permit was renewed and approved and now valid through August 31, 2031.
Dan Bersheid was present to give an update on various Fire Department items. The old turnout gear and jaws of life were donated and picked up by Midwest Mission.
Dan discussed the Sourcewell Impact Funding Application. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-26: Allowing the City to Submit an Impact Funding Application (on Behalf of the Fire Department). A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26: A RESOLUTION ALLOWING CITY OF GREY EAGLE TO SUBMIT AN IMPACT FUNDING – PUBLIC SAFETY FY 2026-2027 APPLICATION (ON BEHALF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT) TO SOURCEWELL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
At the Council Meeting of the City of Grey Eagle on September 8, 2026, 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 Fire Department in pursuing funding to retrofit the City’s 2015 GMC truck into a grass and wildland fire response vehicle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Grey Eagle City Council authorizes and further supports the City of Grey Eagle Fire Department in submitting an Impact Funding – Public Safety application to Sourcewell to request financial support for the 2015 GMC Grass and Wildland Fire Response Vehicle Retrofit Project.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 8th day of September 2026.
Dan requested that Matt Zinniel be removed from the Fire Department, effective September 8, 2026. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to remove Matt. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor (Joseph Arnzen abstained), motion carried.
A motion was made by Brad Johnson to approve the building permit application from Ray & Diane Becker to add a privacy fence on the north side of their property. 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 building permit application from Ben Ettle to put concrete behind the Kutter Insurance Building. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
The League of Minnesota Cities is hosting a City Finance Lab in November. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to allow the clerk to attend. 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 set the Truth in Taxation meeting for Tuesday, December 8, 2026 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 2026-23: Accepting $1000 Donation from American Gift Fund for the Fire Department. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-23: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $1000 DONATION FROM THE AMERICAN GIFT FUND FOR THE GREY EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, money has been donated by The American Gift Fund; 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 American Gift Fund 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 8th day of September 2026.
A motion was made By Brad Johnson to give the following per hour increases: Leon Althaus $1.13, Mike Berscheit $1.67 and Beth Ramacher $2.63. These increases include COLA and are effective January 1, 2027. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.
Discussion was held on the 2027 Preliminary Levy Payable. A motion was made by Chris Browen to approve Resolution 2026-24: Accept Preliminary Levy Payable in 2027. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-24: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PRELIMINARY LEVY PAYABLE IN 2027
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following preliminary levy for 2027 was approved and adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council on this 8th day of September 2026.
FUND LEVY AMOUNT % OF TOTAL
General $124,902.00 70%
Street Imp Project $20,000 11%
Street Restoration $34,390.00 19%
TOTAL $179,292.00 100%
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 8th day of September 2026.
Discussion was held on Sourcewell funding applications and options. A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-25: Allowing City to Submit an Impact Funding Application to Sourcewell. A second was made by Chris Browen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25: A RESOLUTION ALLOWING CITY OF GREY EAGLE TO SUBMIT AN IMPACT FUNDING APPLICATION TO SOURCEWELL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FY 2026-2027
At the Council Meeting of the City of Grey Eagle on September 8, 2026, 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 pursuing funding for Maintenance Projects (Kubota lawn mower, John Deere snowblower & sweeper, heater for shop and concrete under overhead shop doors) and the Water Tower Project (insulate tower – electric, spray foam, concrete & heater).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Grey Eagle City Council authorizes and further supports the City of Grey Eagle in submitting an Impact Funding application to Sourcewell to request financial support for the Maintenance and Water Tower Projects.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 8th day of September 2026.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve Resolution 2026-27: Authorizing Sponsorship to Todd County Soil & Water. A second was made by Brad Johnson and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-27: RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPONSORSHIP TO TODD COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
WHEREAS The Todd County Soil & Water Conservation District is holding their annual Enviro-Fest. Financial contributions cover the cost of new hands-on learning tools, making our stations accessible for all types of learners, the Science Museum, new information experiences and other event fees for the students.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Grey Eagle City Council hereby agrees to contribute $100.00 to Todd County Soil & Water Conservation District for the September 17, 2026 Enviro-Fest.
Adopted by the Grey Eagle City Council this 8th day of September 2026.
A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve payment of Claims #3875-3896, totaling $13,658.96 and include additional payments of the following: MN Power $2215.85 and CM2 $199.13. 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 7:46 pm. A second was made by Brad Johnson 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 Wednesday, October 13, 2026 in Council Chambers.
Beth Ramacher, Clerk/Treasurer
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