City of Good Thunder public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council approved the 2025 budget and tax levy during a Truth and Taxation meeting. The council also authorized employee raises, approved new parking restrictions on Willard Street, and initiated legal steps regarding outstanding debts and property ordinance compliance.
- Approved 2025 budget and tax levy (Resolution 2024-19 and 2024-20)
- Approved Fire Department annual benefit increase to $2,500
- Approved 'No Parking' signs on the west end of Willard Street
- Authorized legal action for post-judgment discovery on outstanding debt
- Approved 1.5% raise for Raece Johnson and 2% raise for Sue Petty
- Approved updates to personnel policy regarding ESST and bereavement leave
- Approved BEC election agreements
- Approved $50 gift certificate for volunteer Paulette Nelson
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, approving Resolution 2024-18 to elect Robert Anderson as Mayor and Amy Klammer and Jim Day as Councilors. The council also approved a 2% employee raise (retroactive to October), signed a land use agreement with St. Joseph's Church contingent on attorney review, and approved building permits GT-13-24 and GT-14-24. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on water/sewer compliance and a presentation from ISG.
- Certified election results via Resolution 2024-18 (motion carried)
- Approved 2% employee raise, retroactive to October (motion carried)
- Signed St. Joseph's Church land agreement contingent on attorney review (motion carried)
- Approved building permits GT-13-24 and GT-14-24 (motion carried)
- Approved agenda and October 8, 2024 minutes with correction (motions carried)
- Approved bills and payroll (motion carried)
City Council
The Council approved resolutions to increase utility rates and transition to monthly billing starting February 1, 2025. Other actions included updating the Personnel Policy and approving three building permits.
- Approved Resolution 2024-16 raising utility rates
- Approved Resolution 2024-17 changing to monthly billing starting Feb 1, 2025
- Approved three building permits (GT-10-24, GT-11-24, GT-12-24)
- Approved updated Personnel Policy
- Changed Personnel Committee to 2 members (Councilor Brude and Mayor Anderson)
- Approved liquor and tobacco license renewals for Thunder Bar & Restaurant and Red Iron Mercantile
- Scheduled special meeting for ordinance updates on Nov 12, 2024
- Tabled discussion on Xcel franchise fee
City Council
The council approved the proposed 2025 tax levy of $371,278, along with several resolutions and contracts. They also approved building permits, asphalt patching, crack sealing, and sewer repair bids. The council decided to postpone copier purchase and directed staff to prepare resolutions on utility billing and snowbird water shutoff fees.
- Approved Resolution 2024-15 for proposed tax levy of $371,278 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-13 for Good Thunder Days donation of $4,256.14 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-14 to withdraw matured CD and deposit in Sewer Fund (unanimous)
- Approved building permits GT-07-24, GT-08-24, GT-09-24 (unanimous)
- Approved $10,700 bid from WW Blacktopping for asphalt patching (unanimous)
- Approved $17,000 bid from Nielsen Blacktopping for crack sealing (unanimous)
- Approved $4,750 bid from Empire Pipe for manhole repair (unanimous)
- Approved $3,600 reimbursement request to Xcel for sewer line damage (unanimous)
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council approved a $14,805 gate for the ponds, waived the tort limit for park insurance, and passed three resolutions including transferring funds and accepting a donation. They tabled discussion on a possible building sale to Pheasants Forever until a future meeting. The council also set a budget workshop for September 9 and directed staff to send a letter about a shed permit violation.
- Approved $14,805 gate for ponds (unanimous)
- Waived tort limit for park insurance (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-06 transferring $61,744.47 ARPF funds to Water Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-11 withdrawing matured CD of $130,311.91 to Sewer Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-12 accepting $500 donation from Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on possible sale of building to Pheasants Forever
- Directed clerk to send letter about shed permit and setbacks
- Scheduled budget workshop for September 9 at 5:30pm
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council approved awarding the Phosphorus Pump Project to Rubin Construction, LLC for $73,900, the lowest of three bids and above the engineer's $53,800 estimate, with an anticipated completion date of September 15, 2024. The council also approved two building permits, a city cell phone for the maintenance supervisor, park bathroom roof materials for $1,025.60, and two resolutions joining the 4M Fund and moving $533,000 from LPL to the 4M Fund. Routine items including the agenda, June 10 minutes, and bills were approved. No community comments were offered.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved June 10, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes (motion carried)
- Approved bills: Check #18153-#18183, EFT#56689-#56699, payroll EFT#50095E-50102E (motion carried)
- Awarded Phosphorus Pump Project to Rubin Construction, LLC at $73,900, lowest of three bids (motion carried)
- Approved Building Permit 05-24 for 3 storage sheds at 310 Graham St (motion carried)
- Approved Building Permit 06-24 for a garage at 850 Hiller Dr (motion carried)
- Approved a city cell phone for the Maintenance Supervisor at roughly $48/month (motion approved)
- Approved Resolution 2024-09 to join the 4M Fund and Resolution 2024-10 to move $533,000 from LPL to 4M Fund (motions carried)
City Council
The council voted to proceed with a rezoning project at 310 Graham St. from residential to industrial for three storage sheds. They also approved several operational items, including a new weed whip, a zoning permit, donating an Itron Reader to Milroy, switching website providers, and purchasing a new computer. The water/sewer rate discussion was tabled until July.
- Approved motion to proceed with rezoning project at 310 Graham St. (unanimous)
- Approved zoning permit GT-04-24 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of industrial weed whip ($400-$600) (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-08 donating Itron Reader to Milroy, shipping paid by Milroy (unanimous)
- Approved Linda's Place to serve alcohol at Friendship Wagon train event, contingent on license and insurance (unanimous)
- Approved switch from Catalis to Municipal Impact, LLC for website (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on moving LPL funds to 4M Fund until July meeting (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new computer for $1,401.58 plus setup, total $2,000 (unanimous)
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council approved a bid from WW Blacktopping for concrete work on Ewing Street, including additional cement repairs, and directed Bolton & Menk to engineer repairs for water runoff on S. Houk St. They also approved reimbursements for flowers and mileage, and scheduled a closed meeting for attorney/client litigation.
- Approved WW Blacktopping bid for concrete work on Ewing St and other cement repairs (motion carried)
- Approved Bolton & Menk engineering for S. Houk St water runoff repairs (motion carried)
- Approved reimbursement up to $350 for flowers on Main Street (motion carried)
- Approved mileage/parking reimbursement for Brian Severns ($75.61) and Clerk Petty ($171.52) (motion carried)
- Scheduled closed meeting with Chris Kennedy for attorney/client litigation on May 20 or 22, 2024 (motion carried)
- Scheduled Personnel Committee meeting for June 3, 2024 at 5pm (motion carried)
- Directed Clerk Petty to work with Banyon on water usage cost for 4-5 days prior to new meter installation
- Directed Raece to take pictures of dilapidated properties and Clerk Petty to send nuisance letters
City Council
The City Council awarded the Halladay Sanitary Sewer Project to Chambers Excavating and selected Environmental Dust Control for gravel road dust control. The council also approved funding requests totaling $10,192,265 for future water treatment and watermain projects.
- Approved Resolution 2024-05 awarding Halladay Sanitary Sewer Project to Chambers Excavating
- Awarded gravel road dust control contract to Environmental Dust Control
- Approved $10,192,265 in funding requests for water treatment and watermain projects
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council postponed the 2024 seal coating project, approved a $7,500 easement for Bret Winters, and approved the water meter installation letter with an April 1 start date. They also scheduled a closed personnel meeting for employee evaluations and discussed ash tree treatment options.
- Postponed seal coating for 2024, revisit in January 2025
- Approved Resolution 2024-02 for $7,500 easement on Bret Winters property
- Approved water meter installation letter and April 1, 2024 start date
- Approved building permit GT-02-24
- Scheduled closed personnel meeting March 15, 2024 for employee evaluations
- Approved agenda with added items for employee evaluations and Special Olympics Wagon Train
- Approved minutes from February 12 and February 21, 2024 meetings
- Approved bills including $500 for sewer line cleaning
City Council
The council discussed the North Halladay Sanitary Sewer project, explaining that new sewer lines will be placed in easements on Bret Winter's property, with no digging behind residents on N Halladay. They confirmed an agreement from a prior closed meeting to pay $7,500 for an easement on Winter's property. The council also discussed working with Bolten & Menk to obtain easements from Donovan Company and Dick Poehler for connecting additional properties to the new sewer. No formal votes were taken on these items during this special meeting.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Agreed to $7,500 for easement on Bret Winter's property (from Feb 29 closed meeting)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:34pm
City Council
The City Council approved hiring a third party to install new water meters and authorized the purchase of eight new holiday decorations for Main Street. Regarding the N Halladay Sanitary Sewer Project, the council scheduled a closed meeting for February 29, 2024, to discuss real estate negotiations and a special meeting for March 5, 2024, to consult with affected property owners.
- Approved third-party water meter installation with DSG
- Approved purchase of 8 new holiday decorations for Main Street
- Scheduled closed meeting for February 29, 2024 (5-0)
- Scheduled special meeting for March 5, 2024 (5-0)
City Council
The Council approved a trial for 55+ exercise classes in the council chambers. A special meeting was scheduled for February 21 to discuss compensation for a sanitary sewer easement. The Council also approved a building permit and the sale of a Western plow.
- Approved SAIL exercise classes in council chambers Tue/Thu 9am-10am on a trial basis
- Scheduled special council meeting for Feb. 21, 2024, at 7pm regarding Halladay Sewer project easement
- Approved Resolution 2021-01 to sell the Western plow from the F450 truck
- Approved Building permit GT-01-24
- Approved agenda and minutes
- Approved bills
- Tabled holiday lighting discussion until February 21, 2024
City Council
The Council established a deadline for 13 past-due water accounts totaling over $13,000. A decision on whether to use a third-party for water meter installation was tabled. The Council also postponed insulation of the city shop and garage repairs at City Hall.
- Approved the agenda
- Approved the bills
- Set water bill disconnection date for February 5, 2024, at noon
- Tabled decision on third-party water meter installation
- Postponed insulating the cold side of the city shop
- Postponed redoing the City Hall garage
City Council
The Good Thunder City Council approved the agenda, minutes, bills, and 2024 committee assignments. They decided to continue the Halladay Sanitary Sewer Project with an added manhole costing $10,000, and authorized listing the old plow for at least $1,200. The council also approved giving Clerk Petty authority to pay bills up to $3,500 between meetings, upgrading internet service, and purchasing safety vests and logo wear.
- Approved agenda and minutes (motion carried)
- Approved bills (motion carried)
- Continued Halladay Sanitary Sewer Project with added manhole, adding $10,000 (discussion)
- Authorized listing plow for no less than $1,200 (motion carried)
- Approved 2024 Council Committee list (motion carried)
- Approved official newspaper, bank, and posting places (motion carried)
- Authorized Clerk Petty to pay bills up to $3,500 between meetings (motion carried)
- Approved internet upgrade with Consolidated Communications (motion carried)