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Wed Jun 10, 2026
City Council
Approve off‑site gambling event at Lions Club on Sep 13, 2026
The Goodhue City Council will consider several agenda items, including a temporary on‑sale liquor license for the Chicken BBQ on August 16, 2026, and a resolution to allow off‑site gambling at the Lions Club on September 13, 2026. Other items include a bonding bill/NZSSD update, a development agreement with habitat home addition and infrastructure limits, and old‑business items such as the Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement and the Garbage RFP review. Routine matters such as approving minutes, paying bills, and committee updates will also be addressed.
- Approve 1‑4 day temporary on‑sale liquor license for Chicken BBQ on Aug 16, 2026
- Approve Resolution 26‑08 for off‑site gambling at Lions Club on Sep 13, 2026
- Review and select Garbage RFP
- Bonding Bill/NZSSD update
- Development Agreement/Habitat Home addition and infrastructure limits
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✓ Decided: Council approved version 11 of Joint Powers Truck Agreement
The Goodhue City Council accepted version 11 of the Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement with Appendix A. It also approved the LRS garbage contract with a 3% annual base‑rate increase and moved $80,000 into a 3% interest savings account. Additional actions included recodifying ordinances, approving a temporary liquor license and an off‑site gambling permit for the Lions Club, and accepting a Habitat for Humanity development agreement.
- Accepted version 11 of Joint Powers Truck Agreement with Appendix A (5-0-0)
- Approved LRS garbage contract with 3% base‑rate increase (5-0-0)
- Moved $80,000 to a 3% interest savings account (5-0-0)
- Authorized recodification of city ordinances (5-0-0)
- Approved 1‑4 day temporary liquor license for Lions Club event (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 26-08 for Lions Club off‑site gambling (5-0-0)
- Accepted Habitat for Humanity development agreement (4-0-1)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
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City of Goodhue
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve or Amend the agenda
Request to Approve Minutes of May 27, 2026, City Council Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
Old Business
• Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement
• Garbage RFP Review/Selection
• Investment Options
• Recodification
New Business
• Approve Application and Permit for a 1 to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for
August 16, 2026 at the Chicken BBQ
• Approve Resolution 26-08 Approving a Lawful Gambling LG230 Application to Conduct
Off-Site Gambling on September 13, 2026 at the Lions Club for the side-by-side ride
• Bonding Bill/NZSSD Update
• Development Agreement/Habitat Home Addition/Infrastructure Limits
Committee Updates
Public Works Update
City Administrator Update
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Motion Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ June 10, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Jeannine Nagel, Katti Kurtti,
Eric Brandt
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Jason Mandelkow, Public Works Director, Lynn Nardinger-Lions Club, Roger Ballstadt-Goodhue Fire Truck
Association, David Meyer-LRS
Remote: None
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Council member Brandt made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the May 27, 2026, Council meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst,
motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Bills
A motion was made to approve the bills by Kurtti, seconded by Nagel, motion carried 5-0-0.
Old Business
Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement
Council found more ongoing confusion regarding the final contract version that was received.
Communication issues between attorneys lead to delays. The most current version was identified as
version 11 and council decided to move forward despite the lack of corrections to the wording for
Appendix vs. Exhibit. Council reviewed past changes with the version 11 at hand. Motion by Kurtti to
accept version 11 of the Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement along with Appendix A, seconded
by Brunkh
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Wed May 27, 2026
City Council
City Council to review Habitat for Humanity development agreement
The City Council will discuss a development agreement with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity. The body will also consider liquor license renewals and a gambling application for the Goodhue Lions Club.
- Development Agreement between City of Goodhue and Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity
- Liquor License Renewals for 2nd Street Pub and The Corner Bar & Grille
- Resolution 26-06: Goodhue Lions Club request for off-site gambling raffle on August 16, 2026
- Resolution 26-07: Approval of 2026 Primary and General Election judges
- Approval of bills totaling $9,102.20
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✓ Decided: Council approved liquor licenses for two local pubs
The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, authorized a $400 payment for Volksfest cleanup, and moved forward with a city ordinance recodification to be reviewed in June. It also approved liquor license renewals for 2nd Street Pub and The Corner Bar & Grille, approved a resolution allowing the Goodhue Lions Club raffle, approved the list of election judges, and tabled a Habitat for Humanity development agreement pending compliance review.
- Approved agenda (5-0-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including $9,102.20 bills (5-0-0)
- Approved $400 payment for Volksfest cleanup (5-0-0)
- Decided to proceed with city ordinance recodification, review at June work session
- Tabled development agreement with Habitat for Humanity (pending)
- Approved liquor license renewal for 2nd Street Pub (5-0-0)
- Approved liquor license renewal for The Corner Bar & Grille (5-0-0)
- Approved resolution for Goodhue Lions Club raffle off‑site gambling (5-0-0)
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City of Goodhue
Meeting Announcement and Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 405 Broadway N, Goodhue MN & Virtually
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers and is streamed via YouTube at the same time. Members of the
public can attend the meeting in person at City Hall. When necessary, council members may join virtually via Teams.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve or Amend the Agenda
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda consists of items that often don’t require council discussion. These items are usually routine business, non-
controversial, or have been discussed publicly in the past. These items can be approved by the Council all at once unless a Council
member acknowledges they would like to comment or have a discussion on any of these items at this meeting. If no Council member
has a concern or comment on any of the consent agenda items, the Council will approve them all at the same time.
• Motion to approve the May 13, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes
• Motion to approve the bills (Check #040723-040730 totaling $9,102.20)
Old Business
• Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement
• Goodhue County Posse Coverage for Volksfest / Cleanup
• Recodification
New Business
• Development Agreement - City of Goodhue & Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity
• Liquor License Renewal – 2nd Street Pub
• Liquor License Renewal – The Corner
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Goodhue City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ May 27, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Katie Kurtti, Jeannine Nagel, Eric Brandt
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Roger Ballstadt, Lynn Nardinger, Trevor
Sullivan-GCSO
Remote: None
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Motion to approve agenda made by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda
• Motion to approve the May 13, 2026, City Council Work Meeting Minutes
• Motion to approve the bills (Check #040723-040730 totaling $9,102.20)
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 5 -0-0.
Old Business
Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement
Ongoing review of the agreement and its attachment clarification over “Appendix A” vs. “Exhibit A”. Document aligns with described
formula: 50% based on population, 50% on buildings not land. Awaiting review and official communication from legal
representatives. No final action until the lawyers have reviewed the document. Approval targeted for June 10 work session.
Goodhue County Posse Coverage for Volksfest/Cleanup
In lieu of hiring an additional Posse member to clean up after Volksfest Friday and Saturday events, it was proposed to hire a local 9th
grader or two for a fun
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Wed May 13, 2026
City Council
Goodhue City Council to review garbage RFP and sewer bonding
The City Council will hold a work session to review a Request for Proposals (RFP) for garbage services and receive an update on sewer bonding. The meeting includes presentations on investments and city codification.
- Garbage RFP review and selection
- Sewer bonding update
- Goodhue Community Fire Truck Association Joint Powers Agreement
- 4M Investment Presentation by PTMA Financial Solutions
- Codification Presentation by American Legal Publishing
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✓ Decided: Council approved disposal‑fee bills for city cleanup
The council amended the agenda, approved the April 22 minutes, and voted 5‑0‑0 to approve disposal‑fee bills. Several items—including Volksfest cleanup expectations, the garbage‑service RFP review, and the fire‑truck agreement—were tabled for future discussion. The council also asked for the 4M investment presentation and the codification proposal to be sent for review.
- Amended agenda to move old business after new business (5-0-0)
- Approved April 22, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0-0)
- Approved disposal‑fee bills for city‑wide cleanup (5-0-0)
- Requested 4M Investment Program presentation be sent to council (no vote)
- Requested codification proposal be reviewed (no vote)
- Tabled clarification of Volksfest cleanup expectations (to be revisited)
- Tabled garbage RFP sample‑bill comparison (to be revisited)
- Tabled final approval of Fire Truck Association agreement pending Exhibit A
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City of Goodhue
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
May 13, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve or Amend the agenda
Request to Approve Minutes of April 22, 2026, City Council Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
Old Business
• Goodhue Community Fire Truck Association - Joint Powers Agreement
New Business
• 4M Investment Presentation – Matt Heslin/Relationship Manager PTMA Financial
Solutions
• Codification Presentation – Ray Bollhauer, Esq./President - American Legal Publishing
• Budget/Actual Report
• Goodhue County Posse Coverage for Volksfest
• Garbage RFP Review/Selection
• Sewer bonding update
Committee Updates
Public Works Update
City Administrator Update
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Motion Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ May 13, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Jeannine Nagel, Eric Brandt,
Katie Kurtti
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Kyle Flom and Nick Flom - Flom Disposal, David Meyer – Rochester LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Services)
Remote: Bob Vose, City Attorney; Corey Boyer and Matt Heslin – 4M Fund/LMC; Ray Bollhauer – American
Legal Publishing; Ross Huber - Harter’s Disposal
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Council member Nagel suggested the guest speakers go first and move those items up and old business to the
end. Motion by Brunkhorst to amend agenda by moving old business after new business, seconded by Kurtti,
motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the April 22, 2026, City Council meeting minutes made by Nagel, seconded by Brunkhorst,
motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Bills
Council discussed a couple payments for disposal fees from the city-wide cleanup day. The manageable loss
was attributed to the increase in tonnage with three full dumpsters and extra city tires. Mayor Schmit suggested
that next year the city could add a fee for tire disposal to cover all or a portion of that cost. A motion was made
to approve the bills by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 5
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
City Council
city council approves bills and emergency plan
The Goodhue City Council will meet to approve routine bills, the April work meeting minutes, and the Goodhue Emergency Operations Plan. The agenda includes a consent agenda, review of spring construction quotes, and the first Farmers & Merchants Bank consultation.
- Motion to approve bills totaling $8,957.46
- Motion to approve April 8, 2026, City Council Work Meeting Minutes
- Motion to approve Goodhue Emergency Operations Plan
- Review and Approve Spring Quotes
- First Farmers & Merchants Bank – Moving funds consultation
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✓ Decided: Council appointed two members to the Capital Improvement Plan Committee
The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. All spring contractor quotes were approved, allowing Public Works to choose vendors. Katie Kurtti and Eric Brandt were appointed to the Capital Improvement Plan Committee, and the fire committee membership was rearranged. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
- Approved agenda (5-0-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0-0)
- Approved spring contractor quotes (5-0-0)
- Appointed Katie Kurtti and Eric Brandt to CIP Committee (motion carried)
- Rearranged fire committee members (5-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
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City of Goodhue
Meeting Announcement and Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers, 405 Broadway N, Goodhue MN & Virtually
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
This meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers and is streamed via YouTube at the same time.
Members of the public can attend the meeting in person at City Hall. When necessary, council members may join
virtually via Teams.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approve or Amend the Agenda
Consent Agenda (Roll Call Required*)
The Consent Agenda consists of items that often don’t require council discussion. These items are usually routine
business, non-controversial, or have been discussed publicly in the past. These items can be approved by the Council all
at once unless a Council member acknowledges they would like to comment or have a discussion on any of these items
at this meeting. If no Council member has a concern or comment on any of the consent agenda items, the Council will
approve them all at the same time.
• Motion to approve the bills (Check #040691-040699 totaling $8,957.46)
• Motion to approve the April 8, 2026, City Council Work Meeting Minutes
• Motion to approve the Goodhue Emergency Operations Plan
Old Business
• Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement
New Business
• Review and Approve Spring Quotes received
• CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) Committee assignment
• First Farmers & Merchants Bank – Moving funds –
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Goodhue City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ April 22, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Eric Brandt, Katie Kurtti
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Tom Murray – News
Record, Deputy Kundert - GCSO
Remote: Jeannine Nagel, Bob Vose- City Attorney
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Motion to approve agenda made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda
• Motion to approve the bills (Check #040691-040699 totaling $8,957.46)
• Motion to approve the April 8, 2026, City Council Work Meeting Minutes
• Motion to approve the Goodhue Emergency Operations Plan
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Brandt, seconded by Kurtti, motion carried 5-0-0.
Old Business
Joint Powers Truck Association Agreement
Council reviewed redlined draft of agreement and identified multiple confusing problematic changes. The source and
process of recent edits was questioned. Continued confusion over definition of “members”. Concerns about legal
implications if amendments could pass without direct council or township approval. Lack of an updated geographically
depicted map. Debated over including language for fire relief benefits. Lack of a clear list of definitions and tracked
changes. Attorney Vose will contact associations
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
City Council
Council will consider codifying ordinances and several infrastructure and finance items
The Goodhue City Council work session will discuss a proposal to codify existing ordinances. It will also review an Emergency Operation Plan, an asset management plan for sewer and water facilities, and a proposal to move city funds into higher‑interest accounts. Additional items include recording of meetings and concerns raised by Countryside Manor.
- Codification of Ordinances Proposal
- Emergency Operation Plan
- Asset management plan for sewer and water facilities – Engineer, Reese ISG
- Moving funds to higher interest accounts
- Recording of meetings
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✓ Decided: Council decides to keep recording meetings and use Teams transcription
The council approved the agenda, the March 25 minutes, and routine bills unanimously. It voted to continue recording all meetings and to use Teams transcription, directing staff to explore YouTube closed‑captioning. The council asked for a detailed cost breakdown of a $7,900 ordinance‑codification proposal and a presentation from the vendor. Staff were tasked with sending quarterly safety‑plan reminders to Countryside Manor, adding the Emergency Operation Plan to the next consent agenda, and forming a Capital Planning Committee for future infrastructure planning.
- Approved flexible agenda adjustment (4-0-0)
- Approved March 25 minutes (4-0-0)
- Approved routine bills (4-0-0)
- Decided to continue recording meetings and use Teams transcription; staff to investigate YouTube captioning
- Directed staff to request detailed breakdown of $7,900 codification proposal and arrange vendor presentation
- Directed staff to send quarterly reminder to Countryside Manor management for compliant safety plan
- Added Emergency Operation Plan to consent agenda for next meeting approval
- Created Capital Planning Committee to be added to next meeting agenda
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City of Goodhue
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
April 8, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the agenda
Request to Approve Minutes of March 25, 2026 City Council Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
New Business
• Codification of Ordinances Proposal
• Emergency Operation Plan
• Countryside Manor Concerns – Engineer, Reese ISG
• Asset management plan for sewer and water facilities – Engineer, Reese ISG
• Recording of meetings
• Moving funds to higher interest accounts
Committee Updates
Public Works Update
City Administrator Update
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Motion Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ April 8, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Eric Brandt, Katie Kurtti (arrived at
6:19 p.m.)
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Jason
Mandelkow, Public Works Director, Earl Merchlewitz-Goodhue County Emergency Management Director, Reese
Sudtelgte-Engineer (ISG)
Remote: Jeannine Nagel
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Council agreed to adjust the agenda as needed for Red Wing Computers to present after Council Member Kurtti
arrives. Motioned to approve flexible agenda made by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the March 25, 2026, work meeting minutes made by Nagel seconded by Brunkhorst, motion
carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Bills
After clarification on Office 365 renewal, Goodhue County billing, and Public Works truck door replacement, a
motion to approve the bills made by Nagel, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 4-0-0.
New Business
Codification of Ordinances Proposal
A proposal was received from the League of Minnesota Cities along with their codification consultant
American Legal Publishing to assist in codifying and updating city ordinances, using MBC (Minnesota Basic
Code) as a base for $7,900 (approx. 660 pages) with additiona
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
City Council
Council will consider Ordinance 203 to limit nonessential water use during shortages
The Goodhue City Council meeting will review consent‑agenda items, old business, and new business proposals. Council members will vote on Ordinance 203, which would regulate nonessential water usage when a critical water deficiency is declared. Additional items include a temporary liquor license for Volksfest, raffle approvals, and various contract and payment approvals.
- Approve Garbage Bid Application
- Approve Safety Program Agreement with IEA
- Approve Ag Day Road Closure Request
- Approve payment for Façade Payment Request from Vine Haven Hardware
- Ordinance 203 – Regulating nonessential water usage upon critical water deficiency
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✓ Decided: Council adopted Ordinance 203 regulating nonessential water use during critical shortages
The council approved several items by unanimous vote, including the consent agenda items and multiple event requests. It adopted Ordinance 203 to regulate nonessential water usage during critical water deficiencies. The council also approved the Goodhue Community Fire Truck Association Joint Powers Agreement with a three‑year review stipulation.
- Approved consent agenda items (garbage bid, safety program, Ag Day road closure, façade payment) – motion carried 5-0-0
- Approved Fire Truck Association Joint Powers Agreement version 6 with three‑year review stipulation – motion carried 4-1-0
- Adopted Ordinance 203 regulating nonessential water usage during critical water deficiency – motion carried 5-0-0
- Approved Jaycee’s temporary on‑sale liquor license for Volksfest – motion carried 5-0-0
- Approved Goodhue Jaycees 2‑day raffle request (Resolution 26‑05) – motion carried 5-0-0
- Approved Goodhue Community Fund Volksfest event request – motion carried 5-0-0
- Approved Goodhue‑Bellechester Rail Riders raffle request (Resolution 26‑04) – motion carried 5-0-0
- Adjourned meeting – motion carried 5-0-0
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City of Goodhue
Council Meeting Agenda
March 25, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the Agenda
Request to Approve Minutes for March 11, 2026, City Council Work Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
Consent Agenda
• Approve Garbage Bid Application
• Approve Safety Program Agreement with IEA
• Approve Ag Day Road Closure Request
• Approve payment for Façade Payment Request from Vine Haven Hardware
Old Business
• Fire Truck Association Joint Power Agreement
• Emergency Operations Plan Draft
New Business
• Volksfest Requests
o Temporary on-sale liquor license
o Resolution 26-04 Approving Goodhue Jaycees 2-day Raffle Request
• Resolution 26-04 Approving Goodhue-Bellechester Rail Riders Raffle Request
• Ordinance 203 – Regulating nonessential water usage upon critical water deficiency as
authorized by Minn. Stat. § 103G.291, subd. 1 and 2.
Committee Updates
Public Works Comments
Administrator Comments
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Public Comments
Motion to Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ March 25, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Eric Brandt, Katie Kurtti
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Jason Mandelkow, Public Works
Director, Pete Grimsrud-News Record, Deputy S. Baack-GCSO, Sam Hinsch, John Possehl, Gavin Hokanson, Treyben Kehren
Remote: Council Member Jeannine Nagel
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Motion to approve agenda made by Kurtti, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the March 11, 2026, work meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried
5-0-0.
Approval of Bills
A motion was made to approve the bills by Brunkhorst, seconded by Kurtti, motion carried 5-0-0.
Consent Agenda
• Approve Garbage Bid Application
• Approve Safety Program Agreement with IEA
• Approve Ag Day Road Closure Request
• Approve payment for Façade Payment Request from Vine Haven Hardware
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Brandt, seconded by Kurtti, motion carried 5-0-0.
Old Business
Fire Truck Association Joint Power Agreement
Discussion focused on lack of clear definition and use of capital vs lowercase “m” throughout the contract; frustration
over lack of redlining to track previous changes; voting thresholds t
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Wed Mar 11, 2026
City Council
Goodhue City Council to review fire truck agreement and garbage bids
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several operational updates and agreements. The body will review a joint power agreement for fire trucks and receive updates on garbage bidding and pool staffing.
- Fire Truck Association Joint Power Agreement
- Garbage Bid Update
- Ag Day Road Closure Request
- Façade Payment Request for Vine Haven Hardware
- Emergency Plan review and local emergency contact designation
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✓ Decided: Council gave Fire Association’s lawyer control of the Joint Power Agreement document
The council approved the amended agenda, the February 25 minutes, and routine bills unanimously. It directed that the Fire Association’s attorney will manage the master Joint Power Agreement document, with the city providing requested changes and a final review after revisions. The council also deferred the garbage collection bid, the safety program contract with IEA, and a $2,000 façade grant reimbursement to the next meeting’s consent agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
- Approved amended agenda (motion carried 5-0-0)
- Approved February 25, 2026 minutes (motion carried 5-0-0)
- Approved bills (motion carried 5-0-0)
- Assigned Fire Association’s lawyer control of the Joint Power Agreement master document; city to submit changes (decision made)
- Deferred garbage collection bid application to consent agenda at next meeting (decision made)
- Approved reimbursement of $2,000 to Vine Haven Hardware for façade grant (decision made)
- Approved moving forward with IEA safety program contract, to be placed on consent agenda next meeting (decision made)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried 5-0-0)
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City of Goodhue
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
March 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the agenda
Request to Approve Minutes from February 25, 2026 City Council Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
New Business
• Fire Truck Association Joint Power Agreement
• Garbage Bid Update
• Pool Manager/Lifeguard Recruitment Update
• Review Emergency Plan/designate local emergency contact for Goodhue
• EDA Plan – Meetings
• Safety Program
• Financial Reporting
• Ag Day Road Closure Request
• Façade Payment Request for Vine Haven Hardware
Committee Updates
Public Works Update
City Administrator Update
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Other
Motion Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ March 11, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Jeannine Nagel, Eric Brandt,
Katie Kurtti
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Jason Mandelkow, Public Works Director, Pete Grimsrud-News Record
Remote: Bob Vose, City Attorney
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Amendment to the agenda is to move the “EDA-Plan-Meeting” Process to third item for convenience of
Attorney Vose. A motion to approve amended agenda made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried
5-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the February 25, 2026 council meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst,
motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Bills
A motion was made to approve the bills by Brandt, seconded by Nagel, motion carried 5-0-0.
New Business
Fire Truck Association Joint Power Agreement
Council discussed discrepancies between different versions (version 3 vs version 5), with concerns
over incorrect voting (7 of 10 members vs 14 of 20) members with capital M “Members” meaning
communities and lowercase meaning individual board members. Lack of clear document ownership
and control between the city’s attorney (Bob Vose) and the Fire Association’s attorney (Bob Ruppe).
Council member Kurtti requested that the do
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve Lion's Club gambling permit and donations
The Goodhue City Council will consider approving a lawful gambling permit for the Lion's Club and donations from the Lions Club and Goodhue Community Foundation. The agenda also includes resolutions for a new startup business and accepting a $250 donation from Goodhue County.
- Resolution 2026-02: Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit - Goodhue Lion’s Club
- Approval of Consumption and Display alcohol permit for Lions Club
- All night Graduation Party Donation Request
- Goodhue Community Foundation Donation Request
- Resolution No. 26-03: Accepting Donation of $250 from Goodhue County
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✓ Decided: Council approves agenda, bills, consent items, cleanup rates, and $250 donation
The Goodhue City Council approved the meeting agenda, the February 11 work‑meeting minutes, and the pending bills. The consent agenda—including permits for the Lion’s Club and donation requests—was also approved. Rates for the city‑wide cleanup day were set at $10 per load and $15 for curbside pickup, and a $250 donation from Goodhue County Cooperative Electric was accepted.
- Approved agenda (4-0-0)
- Approved February 11 work‑meeting minutes (4-0-0)
- Approved pending bills (4-0-0)
- Approved consent agenda items (4-0-0)
- Approved city‑wide cleanup day rates $10 load, $15 curbside (4-0-0)
- Approved acceptance of $250 donation (4-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)
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City of Goodhue
Council MeeƟng Agenda
February 25, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeƟng to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the Agenda
Request to Approve Minutes for February 11, 2026, City Council Work MeeƟng
MoƟon to pay the bills
Consent Agenda
ResoluƟon 2026-02 Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit - Goodhue Lion’s Club
Approval of ConsumpƟon and Display alcohol permit for Lions Club
All night GraduaƟon Party DonaƟon Request
Goodhue Community FoundaƟon DonaƟon Request
Old Business
Fire Truck AssociaƟon Joint Power Agreement
City Wide Cleanup Day – Rates
New Business
Mitch Lindholm – New Startup Business
ResoluƟon No. 26-03 ResoluƟon AccepƟng DonaƟon of $250 from Goodhue County
CooperaƟve Electric OperaƟon Round-Up for the pool fund
Public Works Comments
Administrator Comments
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Other
MoƟon to Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ February 25, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Eric Brandt
Members Absent: Katie Kurtti
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Jason Mandelkow, Public
Works Director, Mike Ayres-GCSO
Remote: Jeannine Nagel
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Motioned to approve agenda by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the February 11, 2026, work meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion
carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Bills
A motion was made to approve the bills by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 4-0-0.
Consent Agenda
• Resolution 2026-02 Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit - Goodhue Lion’s Club
• Approval of Consumption and Display alcohol permit for Lions Club
• All night Graduation Party Donation Request (Family Pool Pass)
• Goodhue Education Foundation Donation Request (Family Pool Pass)
A motion was made to approve the consent agenda by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 4-0-0.
Old Business
Fire Truck Association Joint Powers Agreement
Council member Brunkhorst brought up the first concern of section 6.1 and Exhibit A. Council debated whether Exhibit A
should be a boundary map or a chart with township percentages. Con
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Wed Feb 11, 2026
City Council
Council considers gambling permit and other approvals for Goodhue Lion’s Club
The Goodhue City Council will discuss several new business items, including a resolution to approve a lawful gambling premises permit for the Goodhue Lion’s Club. The council will also consider an alcohol consumption and display permit for the Lions Club, a joint powers fire‑truck association agreement, committee assignments, and a vacancy appointment. Additional topics such as a cell tower and a city‑wide cleanup day will be raised.
- Council Appointment to Vacancy
- Committee Assignments – Ambulance, Acting Mayor
- Joint Powers Fire Truck Association Agreement
- Resolution 2026-02 Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for the Goodhue Lion’s Club – Consent
- Approval of Consumption and Display alcohol permit for Lions Club
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✓ Decided: Council denied the proposed cell tower project
The council appointed Katie Kurtti to fill a vacant council seat (3‑0‑0) and assigned Michael Brunkhorst as the ambulance representative (4‑0‑0). Eric Brandt was named acting mayor in the mayor’s absence (4‑0‑0). The council denied the GSS Midwest cell‑tower proposal and declined the Volksfest security cost‑share request. Several items, including rate details for the city‑wide cleanup day and certain permits, were tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved agenda amendment (3-0-0)
- Approved January 28 minutes (3-0-0)
- Approved bills (3-0-0)
- Appointed Katie Kurtti to council (3-0-0)
- Appointed Michael Brunkhorst as ambulance representative (4-0-0)
- Appointed Eric Brandt as acting mayor (4-0-0)
- Denied cell tower proposal
- Declined Volksfest security financial request
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City of Goodhue
Council Work Session MeeƟng Agenda
February 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeƟng to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the agenda
Request to approve Minutes of January 28, 2026 City Council MeeƟng
MoƟon to pay the bills
New Business
Council Appointment to Vacancy
CommiƩee Assignments – Ambulance, AcƟng Mayor
Joint Powers Fire Truck AssociaƟon Agreement
Snow/Parking Concern
Cell Tower
Spring City Wide Cleanup Day - April 18th – Set Rates
ResoluƟon 2026-02 Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for the Goodhue Lion’s
Club - Consent
Approval of ConsumpƟon and Display alcohol permit for Lions Club
All night GraduaƟon Party DonaƟon Request
Goodhue Community FoundaƟon DonaƟon Request
Volksfest Security Financial Request
Public Works Update
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Other
MoƟon Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ February 11, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Eric Brandt
Members Absent: Jeannine Nagel
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Jason Mandelkow, Public Works Director, Katie Kurtti, Pete Grimsrud-News Record
Remote: None
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Removal of the Fire Truck Association Agreement for lack of an agreement. Motion by Brandt to approve
amended agenda, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 3-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the January 28, 2026, council meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst,
motion carried 3-0-0.
Approval of Bills
Motion was made to approve the bills, by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 3-0-0.
New Business
Council Appointment to Vacancy
Council engaged in conversation with the applicant and commended how thoroughly and well the application
was completed. A motion was made to accept the application and appoint Katie Kurtti as a council member, by
Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 3-0-0. The Oath of Office was read and welcomed Katie Kurtti
to the City of Goodhue City Council.
Committee Assignments – Ambulance, Acting Mayor
Council member Brunkhorst expressed interest in the Ambulance representative assignment. A motion to
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
City Council
Goodhue City Council to review fire truck agreement and snow ordinance issue
The City Council will meet to discuss a Joint Powers Fire Truck Association Agreement and a snow ordinance ticket. The body will also address appointments for the ambulance committee and the Economic Development Authority.
- Joint Powers Fire Truck Association Agreement
- Snow ordinance and ticket review for Bonnie Strusz
- Façade Program Application
- Ambulance committee appointment
- EDA appointment/update
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✓ Decided: Council tables final approval of Joint Powers Fire Truck Agreement
The council unanimously approved the agenda, the January 14 work‑meeting minutes, and the listed bills. It postponed appointing an ambulance‑committee representative until a meeting date is set. Council members discussed the Joint Powers Fire Truck Association agreement, requested attorney feedback, and tabled final approval pending changes and a missing exhibit. The council also noted support for the fire chief to serve as emergency‑management director, to be formalized at the next meeting.
- Agenda approved unanimously (4-0-0)
- January 14 work‑meeting minutes approved unanimously (4-0-0)
- Bills approved unanimously (4-0-0)
- Ambulance committee representative appointment postponed pending meeting date
- Requested attorney feedback on fire truck agreement and tabled final approval
- Fire chief support to become Emergency Management Director to be formalized next meeting
- Interim mayor appointment to be decided at next meeting with full council
- Façade grant application will continue processing by EDA
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City of Goodhue
Council Meeting Agenda
January 28, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the Agenda
Request to Approve Minutes for January 14, 2026, City Council Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
Consent Agenda
Old Business
• Ambulance committee appointment
• EDA appointment/update
New Business
• Joint Powers Fire Truck Association Agreement
• Bonnie Strusz - Snow ordinance and ticket received while working
• Façade Program Application
Public Works Comments
Administrator Comments
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Other
Motion to Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ January 28, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Jeannine Nagel, Eric Brandt
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk, Jason Mandelkow, Public
Works Director, Bonnie Strusz, Mike Ayres-GCSO, Sarah Bien, Jeremiah Bien, Pete Grimsrud-News Record, Corey Roper, Jon
Huneke-GCSO
Remote: Bob Vose, City Attorney
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Motioned to approve agenda by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the January 14, 2026, work meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Nagel, motion carried 4-0-
0.
Approval of Bills
Questions were clarified about payments for fire truck charitable fund pass-through, legal fees related to the sale of the
ball field to the school (with costs split between city and school), water line emergency repairs, quarterly building permit
payments, copier contract finance vendor, and scanning project details. Motion was made to approve the bills by
Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 4-0-0.
Old Business
Ambulance committee appointment
Council is waiting on the ambulance committee to reply with the correct meeting date. Commitment is at least one
meeting per year. Council will wait for date of ambulance committee me
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Wed Jan 14, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve two temporary liquor licenses for Lions community events
The Goodhue City Council will consider several items, including a joint powers fire truck agreement and a resolution declaring a council vacancy. It will vote on two one‑day liquor licenses for Lions Soup Feed on January 25, 2026 and for the Lions Spring Brunch. Additional agenda items cover the pool fee schedule, a snow‑parking policing policy, and a reimbursement request for the façade program.
- Joint Powers Fire Truck Association Agreement
- Approve Resolution No. 26-01 A Resolution Declaring a City Council Vacancy
- Approve liquor license for Lions Soup Feed – occurs 1/25/26 before next meeting
- Approve one-day liquor license for Lions Spring Brunch
- Pool Fee Schedule
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✓ Decided: Council declared a vacancy, approved licenses and kept pool fees unchanged
The council approved a resolution declaring a city council vacancy and set the posting period until February 11, 2026. It also approved temporary liquor licenses for the Lions Soup Feed on Jan. 25 and the Lions Spring Brunch on Mar. 1, 2026. Official appointments for bank, newspaper, city attorney, engineer and prosecutor were confirmed, and the 2025 cash control report was approved. Council voted to keep pool fees at their current level for 2026.
- Approved amended agenda removing Joint Powers Fire Truck Association item (4-0-0)
- Approved Dec. 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 26-01 declaring a city council vacancy (4-0-0)
- Approved temporary liquor license for Lions Soup Feed, Jan. 25, 2026 (4-0-0)
- Approved temporary liquor license for Lions Spring Brunch, Mar. 1, 2026 (4-0-0)
- Approved First Farmers and Merchants as official bank, Zumbrota News Record as newspaper, Robert Vose as city attorney, Reese Sudtelgte as city engineer, Goodhue County as city prosecutor (4-0-0)
- Approved 2025 cash control report for submission to state auditor (4-0-0)
- Kept pool fees unchanged for 2026 (4-0-0)
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City of Goodhue
Council Work Session Meeting Agenda
January 14, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Call meeting to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve or Amend the agenda
Request to Approve Minutes from December 10, 2025 City Council Meeting
Motion to pay the bills
New Business
• Joint Powers Fire Truck Association Agreement
• Approve Resolution No. 26- 01 A Resolution Declaring a City Council Vacancy
• Approve liquor license for Lions Soup Feed – occurs 1/25/26 before next meeting
• Approve one-day liquor license for Lions Spring Brunch
• Committee/Official Assignments
o First Farmers and Merchants - official bank
o Zumbrota News Record – official newspaper
o City Attorney – Robert Vose/Kennedy & Graven
o City Engineer - Reese Sudtelgte/ISG
o City Prosecutor - Goodhue County
o EDA, Ambulance, Fire Association, Personnel Committee, Gas Commission
• 2025 Cash Control Report
• Change of Meeting Times During Lent - Wed, Feb 18, 2026 – Thu, Apr 2, 2026
• Pool Fee Schedule
• Snow Parking Policing Policy
• Façade Program – Additional Reimbursement Request from Goodhue Depot
Public Works Update
Administrator Comments
Council Comments
Mayor Comments
Other
Motion to Adjourn
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Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ January 14, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Jeannine Nagel, Eric Brandt
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Jason Mandelkow, Public Works Director, Jon Huneke, Mike Ayres, Marty Kelly - GCSO, Lynn Nardinger -
Goodhue Lions, Madyson Thomforde, Jeremy Thomforde, Charlotte Muenzenberger – News Record
Remote: None
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
A joint powers agreement was not received so there is a request to remove the “Joint Powers Fire Truck
Association Agreement” from new business. Motioned to approve amended agenda by Nagel, seconded by
Brandt, motion carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the December 10, 2025, City Council meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Nagel,
motion carried 4-0-0.
Approval of Bills
Clarifications made on bond payments and Dairyland Power Cooperative company information. A motion to
approve the bills made by Nagel, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 4-0-0.
Old Business
None
New Business
Approve Resolution No. 26-01 A Resolution Declaring a City Council Vacancy
A motion was made by Brandt to approve Resolution No. 26-01, A Resolution Declaring a City Council
Vacancy, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 4-0-0. The vacancy will b
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