City of Good Thunder, MN
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
City Council
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June 8, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting
June 8, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at City Hall at 130 S Ewing Street
in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Amy Klammer, Jon Brude and Jim Day were present.
Councilor Scott Stoltzman was absent. Sue Petty, City Clerk-Treasurer, Eli Depuydt, City
Maintenance Supervisor were present, Brian Severns was absent.
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Consent Agenda: Mayor Anderson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda items A-
G as listed on the agenda. Councilor Brude made a motion to approve the consent agenda items,
Councilor Klammer seconded; motion carried.
A.
Approval of Agenda
B.
Approval of Minutes May 11 public hearing and council meeting
C.
Approval of Bills: CK #18834 to CK #18864, EFT #57054E to #57074, Payroll
EFT #500260 to #500267
D.
Building permits: GT26-02
E.
Reimbursements – clerk mileage, City Flowers -Linda Hiller
F.
Sheriff’s Department – 101 hours: welfare check, assist, damage to vehicles,
paper service, directed patrol, animal bite, assist, disturbance, suspicious circumstance.
G.
Fire Department –
Community comments: None
Rep Bjorn Olson – Rep. Olson attended tonight’s meeting to touch base with council and
discuss what bills were passed at the last session. He asked council to discuss the smallest
amount the city would need for the $10 million water infrastructure p …
Mon May 11, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council hears $10.9M infrastructure project details at public hearing
The City Council held a public hearing on the Small City Development Grant & Other Funding Sources Infrastructure Improvements Project. Mark Klema presented the project's needs, alternatives, cost breakdown, and funding sources, including PFA, RD, and SCDP. The project includes water treatment plant and Well 1 and Well 2 upgrades, S. Halladay St water main/sanitary sewer/storm sewer improvements, and lead service line replacement. No formal decisions were made; the hearing was closed after discussion.
- Public hearing opened and closed for infrastructure project (motion carried)
- Agreed to schedule a meeting at box culvert on Hubble Lane with Mark Klema, Lyra Township reps, Eli, and Mayor Anderson
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May 11, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER PUBLIC HEARING
Minutes of the Public Hearing
May 11, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30pm at City Hall at 130 S
Ewing Street in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Scott Stoltzman, Amy Klammer and Jim
Day were present. Councilor Jon Brude was absent. Sue Petty, City Clerk-Treasurer, was
present. Eli Depuydt, City Maintenance Supervisor, and Brian Severns were absent.
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Public Hearing: The public hearing for Small City Development Grant & Other Funding
Sources Infrastructure Improvements Project was opened. Mark Klema presented to council the
needs, alternatives considered, recommended alternative, potential project cost, funding sources-
PFA, RD, SCDP, and proposed project schedule. The water treatment plant and Well 1 and Well
2 are Project 1, S. Halladay St water main/ sanitary sewer/storm sewer improvements are project
2. Replacement of lead service lines will also be included. Bollig will submit an application for
PFA funding to replace the lead service lines. The Water treatment construction could begin later
this fall, but most likely in 2027. Representatives from Lyra Township asked about the amount
of water running into the box culvert on Hubble Lane from the proposed storm sewer
reconstruction. Mark assured them there is only an increase in .34 acre of impervious surface
therefore there would be minimal increas …
Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council
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April 13, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting
April 13, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at City Hall at 130 S Ewing Street
in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Scott Stoltzman, Amy Klammer, Jim Day and Jon
Brude were present. Eli Depuydt, City Maintenance Supervisor, was present. Sue Petty, City
Clerk-Treasurer and Brian Severns were absent.
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Consent Agenda: Mayor Anderson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda items A-F
as listed on the agenda. Councilor Day made a motion to approve the consent agenda items, Amy
Klammer seconded; motion carried.
A.
Approval of Agenda
B.
Approval of Minutes August
C.
Approval of Bills: CK #18780 to CK #18800, EFT #57031 to #057034, Payroll
EFT #500247 to #500252
D.
Building permits
E.
Resolutions accepting donations
F.
Reimbursements
G.
Sheriff’s Department – 29 calls, Ambulance assist, 911 hangup, suspicious
person, welfare check, FD assist, HRO service, 3 civil, suspicious circumstance, 1 escort,
harassment/restraining order
a.
H.
Fire Department – 11 calls, 1 grass fire, 2 lift assist, 1 structure fire, 7 medical
a. Received the DNR matching grant
B Garver from 600 Main Street asked about removing an Ash tree near her property that is
dying. Eli confirmed the tree is the city’s responsibility and will work to get a quote for removal.
Mayor Anderson stated t …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves Bollig funding task order and new firefighters
The Good Thunder City Council approved Bollig Funding Task Order 4, allowing the firm to pursue additional funding opportunities, and approved two new fire department members. They also set dates for spring cleanup and received updates on streets, water, and sewer projects.
- Approved consent agenda items A-F
- Approved new firefighters James Stenzel and Dylan Doyen (motion carried)
- Approved Bollig Funding Task Order 4 (motion carried)
- Set spring cleanup for April 25 and October 3, 2026 (motion carried)
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March 9, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting
March 9, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at City Hall at 130 S Ewing Street
in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Scott Stoltzman, Amy Klammer, and Jim Day were
present. Councilor Jon Brude was absent. Sue Petty, City Clerk-Treasurer, Eli Depuydt, City
Maintenance Supervisor, were present. Brian Severns was absent.
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Consent Agenda: Mayor Anderson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda items A-F
as listed on the agenda. Councilor Day made a motion to approve the consent agenda items,
Councilor Stoltzman seconded; motion carried.
A.
Approval of Agenda
B.
Approval of Minutes February 9 and February 23, 2026
C.
Approval of Bills: CK #18735 to CK #18773, EFT #56999 to #57018, Payroll
EFT #500241 to #500246
D.
Mileage Reimbursements – Sue Petty, Brian Severns, Eli Depuydt
E.
Sheriff’s Department – 61 Hours; animal complaint, assist, paper service, traffic
stop, directed patrol, trespassing, suspicious vehicle
Fire Department – Chief Mitch Froehlich: 8 calls; 7 medical, 1 smoke investigation
Chief Froehlich introduced himself to council, gave an update on the calls for the month: 8 calls,
7 medical, 1 smoke investigation. Currently the fire department is actively pursuing a rescue
truck and a tanker truck. They are looking to purchase a new F550 truck and mount an …
Mon Feb 23, 2026
City Council
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February 23, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting
February 23, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:30pm at City Hall at 130 S Ewing Street
in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Scott Stoltzman, Jon Brude, and Jim Day were present.
Councilor Amy Klammer was absent. Sue Petty, City Clerk-Treasurer, Eli Depuydt, City
Maintenance Supervisor, and Brian Severns were present
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Mayor Anderson welcomed Mark Klema and Angela Olson from Bollig Engineering to the
meeting. Mark stated everything is on track to have engineering for the project completed by
August. There was good data on water usage. Brian Severns expressed his concern in having the
wells pump the same amount of gallons per minute to have consistent chemical feed for both
wells. Mark stated Nathan Feist from Bollig will be reaching out to gather more information on
the wells. Mayor Anderson asked if any dead-end water mains could be added to the project as
there is a dead-end line on Mielke St. Mark and Angela stated this could be included in the
current project need. The replacement of the water main on Graham St could be included in Task
Order #3 that is designed to address any other items the council feels need to be addresses. Mark
will be reviewing the water mains that need to be replaced now and those that will need
replacement in the future. Mark has reviewed the san …
Mon Feb 9, 2026
City Council
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February 9, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting
February 9, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at City Hall at 130 S Ewing Street
in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Scott Stoltzman, Jon Brude, and Jim Day were present.
Councilor Amy Klammer was absent. Sue Petty, City Clerk-Treasurer and Eli Depuydt, City
Maintenance Supervisor, were present. Brian Severns was absent.
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Consent Agenda: Mayor Anderson requested agenda item F(a) be removed from the Consent
Agenda and placed on the agenda as an action item. Mayor Anderson called for a motion to
approve the consent agenda items A-F except for F(a), Councilor Brude made a motion to
approve the consent agenda items, Councilor Stoltzman seconded; motion carried.
A. Approval of Agenda
B. Approval of Minutes- January
C. Approval of Bills: CK #18705 to CK #18734, EFT #56985 to #56998, Payroll EFT
#500235 to #500240
D. Building Permit – GT 26-01
E. Sheriff’s Department – 89 Hours
a. Directed patrol, assist ambulance, domestic, civil, nuisance complaints, paper
service
F. Fire Department – 7 medical, 1 vehicle fire, 1 MVA
a. Approve New Fire Chief Mitch Froehlich effective 1/20/2026
b. Accept resignation of Brady Hewitt and Spencer Thorston effective 1/6/2026
Mayor Anderson called for a motion to approve Mitch Froehlich as the new Fire Chief effective
1/20/2026, Councilor Brude …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $1M water/sewer design contracts and PFA funding resolution
The council approved two Bollig Engineering task orders totaling $1 million for design and bidding of water system upgrades and sewer/storm sewer planning, and passed Resolution 2026-3 applying to the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority for funding. The council also agreed to extend a road 150 feet for a new storage facility, sponsor the 'Day of Thunder' event, and approved 2026 committee assignments and payment resolutions.
- Approved Task Order 2: design/bid docs for water treatment plant, new well, watermains (motion carried)
- Approved Task Order 3: facility plan for sewer/storm sewer PPL, galvanized line replacement, Halladay sewer completion (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution 2026-3 applying to Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (motion carried)
- Agreed to extend road 150 feet for Baarts Storage facility
- Agreed to sponsor 'Day of Thunder' event and look into signage
- Approved Brian and Eli attending MNRW Conference in March (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution 2026-01 and 2026-02 for EFT/ACH payments and clerk payments up to $3500 (motion carried)
- Approved 2026 Council Committees, posting sites, newspaper, and bank (motion carried)
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January 12, 2026
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GOOD THUNDER COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Meeting
January 12, 2026
Mayor Robert Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm at City Hall at 130 S Ewing Street
in Good Thunder, MN 56037. Councilors Scott Stoltzman, Amy Klammer, Jon Brude and Jim
Day were present. Sue Petty, City Clerk-Treasurer, Eli Depuydt, City Maintenance Supervisor,
and Brian Severns were present
The pledge was recited, immediately followed by a moment of silence.
Consent Agenda: Mayor Anderson called for a motion to approve the consent agenda items A-F
as listed on the agenda. Councilor Brude made a motion to approve the consent agenda items,
Councilor Klammer seconded; motion carried.
A.
Approval of Agenda
B.
Approval of Minutes December 8, 2025
C.
Approval of Bills: CK #18683 to CK #18704, EFT #56969 to #56984, Payroll
EFT #500229 to #500234
D.
Gambling Permit request – Lost Marsh Ducks Unlimited
E.
Sheriff’s Department – no report received
F.
Fire Department – 8 calls: 6 medical, 1 structure fire, 1 grass fire
Community comments: None
Baarts Storage – Calvin Baarts expressed an interest in building another storage facility at the
East end of town and asked council if they were interested in extending the road another 150 feet
to accommodate another storage building. There was some discussion regarding how and who
would extend the road. Council asked when he would start the building and need the road
complete. Calvin stated he would like …
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