Goodhue public meetings in 2020
20 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved the 2021 tax levy and authorized the return of TIF 1-4 fund balances to the county. Additionally, the council approved a deck variance for a resident, renewed local tobacco licenses, and contracted for anti-discrimination training.
- Set 2021 tax levy at $547,041.15 (Approved)
- Contracted Red Cedar Consulting for anti-discrimination training (Approved)
- Returned TIF 1-4 fund balance to Goodhue County (Approved)
- Approved four-foot deck variance for Rodney Wilson (Approved)
- Renewed tobacco licenses for Corner Bar, Dar’s Pub, and Country Station (Approved)
- Waived $30 tobacco license fee (Approved)
- Approved November 12, 2020 meeting minutes (Approved)
- Approved payment of city bills (Approved)
City Council
The City Council approved a 3% wage increase for employees and voted 3-2 to hire a third police officer. Additionally, the council renewed contracts for the building inspector and CEDA, and accepted a settlement agreement regarding a human rights charge.
- Approved Jaycees Christmas Market liquor license
- Approved Rail Rider raffle
- Approved depot lot usage for Vintage Ride and snowmobile safety
- Renewed Goodhue County Building Inspector contract
- Renewed CEDA contract
- Approved 3% wage increase for 2021
- Approved hiring of 3rd police officer (3-2)
- Accepted MN Department of Human Rights agreement (charge no. 68168)
City Council
The City Council approved snow removal quotes from Lodermeier’s Inc and Thomforde Enterprises. Additionally, the council voted to cancel the November 25 and December 23 meetings and rescheduled the next meeting to November 12.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved October 14, 2020 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Lion’s January 26, 2021 raffle (5-0)
- Accepted snow quotes from Lodermeier’s Inc and Thomforde Enterprises (5-0)
- Cancelled November 25 and December 23 meetings (5-0)
- Approved payment of bills (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the polling place resolution and a pay application for the Swanson Third Addition project. Council members discussed the potential renovation of the Goodhue Depot property and the possibility of expanding the Police Department.
- Approved September 23, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved pay application for the third addition
- Approved polling place resolution
- Approved payment of bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a 2021 preliminary budget with a 4% increase totaling $547,041.15. It also raised garbage rates by $1.75 per month, approved a Christmas in Goodhue event on 2nd Street for December 5th, and allowed St. Luke's Church to hold services in the Lion's parking lot. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved 2021 preliminary budget at 4% increase, $547,041.15 (motion carried)
- Increased garbage rates by $1.75 per month (motion carried)
- Approved Christmas in Goodhue on 2nd Street between 3rd & 2nd Avenue on December 5th (motion carried)
- Approved St. Luke's Church request to hold services in the Lion's parking lot (motion carried)
- Approved the agenda (motion carried)
- Approved September 9, 2020 council minutes (motion carried)
- Approved payment of the bills (motion carried)
- Adjourned (motion carried)
City Council
The City Council approved $20,000 in COVID relief funding for local fire and ambulance services. Additionally, the council adjusted the November meeting schedule and approved a construction change order for road paving.
- Approved $10,000 COVID relief donation to fire department
- Approved $10,000 COVID relief donation to ambulance association
- Approved construction pay application
- Approved change order for spring blacktop installation
- Rescheduled November council meeting to November 12
- Approved August 26 meeting minutes
- Approved payment of city bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved its agenda and the August 12, 2020 minutes, and voted to name Lot 23, Countryside Manor, as a hazardous property. The council also approved buying two security cameras and approved paying the bills. Nicole Miller and Theresa Bigalk presented information about an assisted living facility, and Patrice O'Reilly announced she will run a write-in campaign for city council in the November election. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved the agenda (motion carried)
- Approved August 12, 2020 council minutes (motion carried)
- Named Lot 23, Countryside Manor, a hazardous property (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of two security cameras (motion carried)
- Approved paying the bills (motion carried)
- Adjourned (motion carried)
City Council
The City Council approved Ordinance 168 regarding water usage during critical deficiencies and authorized a payment to Edge Contracting, Inc. The council also set pricing for twin home lots and addressed property maintenance issues.
- Approved Ordinance 168, Water Usage in a Critical Water Deficiency
- Approved $151,135.57 payment to Edge Contracting, Inc.
- Set twin home lot price at $52,000 with a 10% discount for construction within 120 days
- Approved building permit for Steve Voth's cold storage
- Declared an emergency on 22 Countryside Manor
- Gave 602 3rd Ave. 14 days to finish cleaning property
- Approved exploring and obtaining prices for Goodhue sign
- Approved payment of bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved the agenda and prior minutes, heard a MnDOT update on a future Highway 58 and 9 roundabout, and authorized Steve Voth to design cold storage rental units. The council also approved a stop sign replacement, a fence, a façade grant for the Corner Bar, and payment of the bills.
- Approved the agenda
- Approved July 8, 2020 council minutes
- Authorized Steve Voth to proceed with designing cold storage rental units
- Replaced yield sign with stop sign at Crestview Court and Fifth Avenue
- Approved Heather O'Connor's fence with Steve Voth's inspection
- Approved the Corner Bar's Façade grant
- Approved payment of the bills
- Adjourned the meeting
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a $362,000 General Obligation Improvement Bond and a COVID-19 preparedness plan. It also approved a 6-foot deck variance for Mel & Mike Kurtti, paid the bills, and approved prior meeting minutes. The council closed the meeting to discuss an employee lawsuit, then adjourned; no details of that discussion were recorded.
- Approved $362,000 General Obligation Improvement Bond (motion carried)
- Approved City of Goodhue COVID-19 preparedness plan (motion carried)
- Approved Mel & Mike Kurtti 6-foot deck variance (motion carried)
- Approved payment of the bills (motion carried)
- Approved June 24, 2020 tax abatement minutes (motion carried)
- Approved June 24, 2020 Twin Home Development bond minutes (motion carried)
- Approved June 24, 2020 council minutes (motion carried)
- Closed meeting to discuss employee lawsuit, then adjourned closed meeting (motions carried)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a new home permit for Roger Kubista at 109 11th Street, including a two-foot rear variance, and approved a facade grant application from Poncelet Companies LLC. The council also approved shed removal and placement requests for Jeremy Thuman and Wayne Hahn, and passed an election judge resolution for the primary and general elections. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved Roger Kubista's new home permit at 109 11th Street with a two-foot rear variance
- Approved Poncelet Companies LLC facade grant application
- Approved election judge resolution for primary and general elections
- Allowed Jeremy Thuman to remove shed from 108 Cty 9 Blvd
- Allowed Jeremy Thuman to place shed at 512 2nd Ave
- Allowed Wayne Hahn to remove smaller shed from 108 Cty 9 Blvd
- Allowed Wayne Hahn to place shed at 418 Broadway St
- Instructed Dean Groth to remove gravel parking pad from boulevard at 209 3rd St. N
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved its agenda, the May 13 minutes, and payment of bills. It also accepted a resolution calling for a public hearing on assessments for the 11th Street twin home development. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting was then recessed.
- Approved agenda with addition of Atkinson holding pond (motion carried)
- Approved May 13, 2020 council minutes (motion carried)
- Accepted resolution calling for public hearing on 11th Street twin home development assessment (motion carried)
- Approved payment of the bills (motion carried)
- Recessed the meeting (motion carried)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a Goodhue County agreement for 2nd Avenue and voted to seek bids for Swanson Heights 3rd Addition. It also decided to keep Ordinance 161 the same and renewed liquor licenses for Dar's Pub & Corner Bar. All motions carried by unanimous voice votes with no tallies recorded, and the bills were approved for payment.
- Approved the agenda
- Approved the April 22, 2020 council minutes
- Approved Goodhue County agreement for 2nd Avenue
- Voted to seek Swanson Heights 3rd Addition bids
- Kept Ordinance 161 the same
- Renewed Dar's Pub & Corner Bar liquor licenses
- Approved payment of the bills
- Adjourned the meeting
City Council
The City Council cancelled the 2020 Volksfest and reduced bar liquor license fees to zero for the year. The council also approved the 2nd Ave. project with Goodhue County and a BCA Joint Powers resolution.
- Cancelled Volksfest for 2020
- Approved 2nd Ave. project with Goodhue County
- Approved BCA Joint Powers resolution
- Reduced bar liquor license fees to zero for 2020
- Approved Thomforde Enterprises summer quotes
- Approved payment of bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council met on April 8, 2020 and voted to table the decision on whether to cancel or hold Volksfest until April 22, 2020. The council approved a community health emergency resolution, approved opening park bathrooms and a Rosie Park porta potty with public works employees sanitizing the bathrooms twice a day, and approved a new house permit at 111 11th St. in accordance with all setbacks. The council also lowered the valuations of three properties and approved the Rail Riders UTV raffle and the Lion's August 16th chicken barbecue. Council meetings will return to 6:30 pm beginning April 22nd.
- Tabled decision to cancel or hold Volksfest until 4/22/20
- Approved community health emergency resolution
- Approved opening park bathrooms and Rosie Park porta potty, with public works sanitizing bathrooms twice a day
- Approved new house permit at 111 11th St. in accordance to all setbacks
- Lowered valuation of 64.340.0010 to $382,300, 64.350.0050 to $423,200, and 64.410.0090 to $296,800
- Approved Rail Riders UTV raffle
- Approved Lion's August 16th chicken barbecue
- Approved paying the bills
City Council
The council approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on May 27, 2020, regarding a proposed 28-room assisted living facility and the creation of a Tax Increment Financing district. They also approved the 2020 guidelines for the local Farmers Market and authorized payment of bills. No votes were recorded against any motions.
- Approved agenda (voice vote)
- Approved February 26, 2020 minutes (voice vote)
- Approved resolution for public hearing on May 27, 2020, regarding development district modification and TIF District No. 1-5 (voice vote)
- Approved Farmers Market 2020 guidelines (voice vote)
- Approved payment of bills (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
City Council
The City Council passed a resolution to order the improvement and preparation of plans for the 11th St. extension. The council also adjusted its meeting schedule and approved bill payments.
- Approved resolution for 11th St. extension plans and improvement
- Changed council meeting time to 5:00 pm from 2/26/20 to 4/8/20
- Approved payment of bills
- Approved SEMMCHRA hearing minutes of February 12, 2020
- Approved council minutes of February 12, 2020
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a SEMMCHRA resolution designating a grant applicant for the 2020 City of Goodhue SCDP application with the City of Dennison and approved a cooperative agreement policy. The council also voted to move its meeting time to 5:00 pm for meetings from 2/26/20 through 4/8/20, approved paying the bills, and approved the January 22, 2020 minutes. Members closed the meeting to discuss land acquisition, then reopened it and adjourned. No details of the land acquisition discussion were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved SEMMCHRA resolution designating grant applicant for 2020 City of Goodhue SCDP application with City of Dennison and approved cooperative agreement policy (motion carried)
- Changed council meeting time to 5:00 pm for 2/26/20 through 4/8/20 (motion carried)
- Approved paying the bills (motion carried)
- Approved January 22, 2020 council minutes (motion carried)
- Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Closed the meeting to discuss land acquisition (motion carried)
- Reopened the council meeting after the closed land acquisition session (motion carried)
- Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a 2nd Avenue reclaim project with Goodhue County and approved a home addition permit for Carolyn Ryan. The council tabled a Swanson Heights 2nd Addition lawn mowing invoice and approved paying the bills. Members also closed the meeting to discuss land acquisition, then reopened it and adjourned. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded.
- Approved 2nd Avenue reclaim project with Goodhue County (motion carried)
- Approved Carolyn Ryan home addition permit (motion carried)
- Tabled Swanson Heights 2nd Addition lawn mowing invoice (motion carried)
- Approved paying the bills (motion carried)
- Approved agenda with additions of land acquisition closing and Carolyn Ryan house addition (motion carried)
- Approved January 8, 2020 minutes with addition of Kerry Bien to the Fire Board (motion carried)
- Closed meeting to discuss land acquisition, then reopened (motions carried)
City Council
The City Council approved the appointment of members to the Ambulance, Gas, Pool, and Employee Review boards. The council also designated the official city bank and newspaper. Other actions included approving previous minutes and paying bills.
- Approved SEMMCHRA public hearing resolution
- Named First Farmers & Merchants as official bank
- Named News Record as official newspaper
- Appointed Tia Schimek as Assistant Mayor
- Appointed Wayne Hahn and Kerry Bien to Ambulance Board
- Appointed Rick Buck to Fire Association
- Appointed Kerry Bien to Gas Board
- Appointed Tia Schimek and Tom Haugen to Pool Board