Goodhue public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Economic Development Authority
The Goodhue Economic Development Authority approved a resolution for lot sales, amended to include 1006 Joyce Ave., and approved a payment for The Depot façade project. It also approved a 2-year agreement with Wayne Gadient of Keller Williams Realty. All motions passed 5-0.
- Approved minutes from Nov. 9, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved payment for The Depot façade project (5-0)
- Approved resolution 12.1 Lot Sales, amended to add 1006 Joyce Ave. (5-0)
- Approved 2-year agreement with Wayne Gadient, Keller Williams Realty (5-0)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved the Truth and Taxation final budget levy of $662,527, gave all employees a 5% raise (with Chief Smith's wages reviewed in January 2023), and approved a $200/year lease for MN WI Radio Group antennas on the water tower. The council also approved pay applications for Fitzgerald Excavating, a survey for the Hwy 58-9 multiuse trail, building permits for Goodhue Market, St. Luke's Church, and a Holst new home, and a second parcel for Bruce Albers. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved final budget levy of $662,527 (5-0)
- Approved 5% raise for all employees (5-0)
- Approved MN WI Radio Group antenna lease at $200/year (5-0)
- Approved pay applications 3 & 4 to Fitzgerald Excavating (5-0)
- Approved survey for multiuse trail right-of-way Hwy 58-9 (5-0)
- Approved building permits for Goodhue Market, St. Luke's Church, and Holst new home (5-0)
- Approved second parcel to Bruce Albers property (5-0)
- Approved Lindsay Finnesgard as City Treasurer at $1,208.09 salary (5-0)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022, meeting. The board discussed the Farmers Market location and the Goodhue Housing Rehab Program-SEMMCHRA Rural General Use Grant.
- Approved Oct. 26, 2022, EDA Minutes (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution to move forward with special assessments for late utility bills by Nov. 28, 2022. Pay applications for the 4th Street and Broadway Street Project and employee raises were both tabled. The council also approved the payment of bills.
- Approved special assessments for late utility bills by Nov. 28, 2022 (4-0)
- Tabled 4th Street and Broadway Street Project pay applications (4-0)
- Tabled employee raises until Dec. 14, 2022 (4-0)
- Scheduled Canvass of Election results for Nov. 14, 2022, at 6pm (4-0)
- Approved bills (4-0)
- Approved Oct. 26, 2022 meeting minutes with date amendment (4-0)
City Council
The City Council approved snowplow quotes for the 2022-2023 season and authorized the German Christmas Market for December 3, 2022. Several purchases were tabled, and the council agreed to cancel two upcoming meetings.
- Approved Hernandez building permit for a new garage (5-0)
- Tabled Water Tower mixer purchase (5-0)
- Approved German Christmas Market for Dec. 3, 2022, including temporary closure of 2nd St from 3rd Ave to 2nd Ave (5-0)
- Approved temporary liquor license for the Jaycees on Dec. 3 (5-0)
- Tabled purchase of additional council room microphones (5-0)
- Approved winter snowplow quotes to Thomforde Enterprises and Lodermeier’s for 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Agreed to cancel Nov. 23 and Dec. 28 city council meetings (5-0)
- Approved the bills (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved several building permit variances and a $400 seal coating agreement with Goodhue County. The council also authorized a change order for the Broadway Street Watermain Extension and approved sewer line cleaning services.
- Approved building permit variance for Dana and Terri Ryan (5-0)
- Approved setback updates for Josh Lexvold's building permit (5-0)
- Approved 1 ft. variance for Howard Hinrichs building permit (5-0)
- Approved Broadway Street Watermain Extension change order (5-0)
- Approved Empire Pipe Services to clean and camera sewer lines (5-0)
- Approved $400 seal coating contract with Goodhue County (5-0)
- Authorized MN WI Radio Group to create a water tower antenna rental contract (5-0)
- Tabled building permit for Roverto Garcia Hernandez
City Council
The City Council approved a new fence ordinance for the city code and awarded a bond to First Farmers and Merchants Bank. Three building permit requests were tabled for further review. The council also approved the bills and a post-issuance compliance policy.
- Approved adoption of Fence Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 9-28 awarding bond to First Farmers and Merchants Bank (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 9-24 Post Issuance Compliance Procedure and Policy (5-0)
- Tabled building permit variance for Terri and Dana Ryan (5-0)
- Tabled building permit for Josh Lexvold regarding setbacks (5-0)
- Tabled building permit for Mike Lodermeier regarding zoning codes and setbacks (5-0)
- Approved bills (5-0)
City Council
The council discussed rearranging office space within City Hall. No action was taken on internal construction, and the topic was scheduled for further discussion on February 22, 2023.
- Tabled internal City Hall construction decisions until February 22, 2023
City Council
The City Council approved a pre-levy of $1,095,907.77 and bonds for the 4th St. and Broadway St. projects. The council also authorized a security system purchase and a prosecution agreement with Goodhue County. A request to extend a water main to a new church location was declined.
- Approved Pre-Levy of $1,095,907.77
- Approved 10-year bond for 4th St. and Broadway St. projects
- Approved water line extension cost on Broadway going North
- Approved $4,377.91 security system quote from RWC Tech solutions
- Approved $680 per month prosecution agreement with Goodhue County
- Approved Resolution 9-14 for public auction of 509 Park Ave
- Approved Municipal Advisor Agreement with Northland Security
- Accepted resignation of Officer Nick Sievers
City Council
The City Council passed a resolution establishing procedures for compliance with Internal Revenue Code reimbursement bond regulations. The council also approved the purchase of a radar sign and authorized public works to seek quotes for a new lawn mower.
- Passed Resolution Establishing Procedures Relating to Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulation under the Internal Revenue Code
- Approved purchase of a radar sign
- Approved public works to find quotes for a new lawn mower
- Approved bills
- Tabled security camera update until Sept. 14 meeting
City Council
The City Council met to hire a new city attorney and discuss communication. The council approved the hiring of Attorney Robert Vose of the Kennedy & Graven Law firm. The council also held a closed session to discuss security issues.
- Hired Attorney Robert Vose of Kennedy & Graven Law firm at an hourly rate of $180
- Determined Dick Gorman will handle current open cases
- Moved to a closed meeting to discuss security issues
City Council
The City Council declared an emergency for Manor Ave. due to poor driving conditions and approved repairs to be billed to Countryside Manor owners. The council also updated the fence ordinance and approved a building permit for Seed Plus.
- Approved building permit for addition to Seed Plus
- Updated fence ordinance requiring council approval, permits, and drawings
- Hired Virginia Budensiek as city hall cleaning person
- Declared emergency for Manor Ave. and approved repairs to be billed to Countryside Manor owners
- Approved payment of bills
City Council
The City Council approved the installation of additional stop signs at 11th St. and 3rd Ave. and passed Resolution #6 regarding a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of MN for the City Attorney and Police Department. The council also authorized equipment rentals for street maintenance and playground mulch.
- Approved additional stop signs at 11th St. and 3rd Ave.
- Approved Resolution #6: State of MN Joint Powers Agreement for City Attorney and Police Department
- Approved deadline for agenda items as Friday at 2 pm before Wednesday meetings
- Approved Public Works coordination with Webber Recreational Design, Inc for playground mulch
- Approved rental of Mastic Melter and Sealant supplies from Midstates Equipment & Supply
- Approved City Clerk attendance at Clerks Academy Training in September
- Approved payment of bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a $1 increase for Tier 1 and .05 cent increase for Tier 2 residential and commercial connection fees. The council also approved a building permit for Larry Vieths, a resolution to hire 9 trained election judges for the Aug. 9 and Nov. 8, 2022 elections, a raffle resolution for the Goodhue Lions, and a bid for KLM to clean, inspect and provide a 10-year service agreement for the water tower. A request for an Antenna Mounting Rental to MN Radio Group was tabled for further research. The council also noted a special meeting called for July 26, 2022, 4-7 pm, which is a Grand Opening for Goodhue Grand Living rather than a meeting.
- Approved building permit for Larry Vieths
- Tabled Antenna Mounting Rental request to MN Radio Group for further research
- Approved Residential and Commercial Connection fee increase of $1 for Tier 1 and .05 cents for Tier 2
- Approved resolution to hire 9 trained election judges for Aug. 9 and Nov. 8, 2022 elections
- Approved resolution for Goodhue Lions Raffle on Sept. 11, 2022
- Approved bid for KLM to clean, inspect and provide 10-year service agreement for the water tower
- Approved the bills
- Adjourned the meeting
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority approved the minutes from the May 25 meeting. Members also held discussions regarding a potential city dog park at Cranson Heights Park and submissions for the Façade Program.
- Approved May 25 meeting minutes (carried)
- Adjourned meeting (carried)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a bid for the Broadway Street and 4th Street project. Additionally, the council authorized a building permit for Ag Partners, a raffle for the Lions Club, and a contract for city hall roof repairs.
- Approved Fitzgard’s Excavating bid for Broadway St. and 4th Street project (2-1)
- Approved building permit for Ag Partners
- Approved Lions Club raffle for August
- Approved Renner Roofing to reroof city hall
- Approved payment of city bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved the agenda, the May 25, 2022 minutes, a pool variance for Nelson, a deck building permit for Bitzan, and city bills.
- Approved agenda (unanimous implied by vote motion)
- Approved May 25, 2022 minutes
- Approved pool variance for Nelson
- Approved deck building permit for Bitzan
- Approved city bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a resolution for the street projects and approved hiring a part-time summer worker, both on 4-0 votes. The council tabled a Pool Variance request on a 3-1 vote. It also approved prior meeting minutes, the agenda, and the bills, all 4-0.
- Approved resolution for the street projects (4-0)
- Tabled the Pool Variance request (3-1)
- Approved hiring of part-time summer worker (4-0)
- Approved April 27, 2022 EDA meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved the agenda (4-0)
- Approved May 11, 2022 council minutes (4-0)
- Approved the bills (4-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved a new private swim pool ordinance and a corresponding building permit. Council members also authorized liquor licenses for Dar’s Pub and Corner Bar and appointed Michael Brunkhorst as a new council member.
- Approved Private Swim Pool Ordinance
- Approved pool building permit
- Approved liquor licenses for Dar’s Pub and Corner Bar
- Appointed Michael Brunkhorst as new council member
- Approved city bills
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved building permits for Bigelow Homes and a Rothmeier deck, set new 2022 swim pool and lesson fees, and approved 2022 wages for lifeguards and the seasonal maintenance worker. The council also voted to pay for half of the water run project and approved paying the bills. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
- Amended and approved the agenda with an addition (motion carried)
- Approved the April 13, 2022, minutes (motion carried)
- Approved a building permit for Bigelow Homes (motion carried)
- Approved a building permit for Rothmeier deck (motion carried)
- Approved new swim pool fees and lesson fees for 2022 (motion carried)
- Approved 2022 wages for lifeguards (motion carried)
- Approved 2022 wages for the seasonal maintenance worker (motion carried)
- Approved paying half of the water run project (motion carried)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council approved spring excavation quotes from Fitzgerald Excavating and Thomforde Enterprise. The council also hired Todd Majerus as a public works assistant and approved building permits for Bigelow Homes and Roy Lodermeier. Additionally, the council declared a vacancy for a council seat and tabled the wage rate for summer help and lifeguards.
- Approved spring quotes from Fitzgerald Excavating and Thomforde Enterprise
- Approved fireworks permit for Volksfest
- Approved building permits for Bigelow Homes and Roy Lodermeier
- Hired Todd Majerus as public works assistant
- Tabled wage rate for summer help and lifeguards
- Approved city bills
City Council
The City Council accepted the resignation of council member Terry Anderson-Buck. The council also noted that the Public Works Assistant position remains open until filled.
- Accepted resignation of council member Terry Anderson-Buck (carried)
City Council
The City Council approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and city bills. They also authorized renting uniforms for Public Works, hiring a part-time summer lawn mower, receiving the public works assistant acceptance, and hiring a lobbyist for the North Zumbro Sanitary District. A Pool Ordinance discussion was tabled until the April meeting.
- Approved agenda as updated (5-0)
- Approved Feb. 16, 2022, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved March 9, 2022, council meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved rent uniforms for Public Works (5-0)
- Approved hiring a part-time summer help lawn mower and assistant (5-0)
- Tabled Pool Ordinance discussion to the April meeting (5-0)
- Approved receiving the acceptance of the public works assistant by 4pm 3-24-22 (5-0)
- Approved hiring a lobbyist to help move along the North Zumbro Sanitary District process (5-0)
City Council
The Goodhue Economic Development Authority approved resolutions to proceed with Broadway Street and 4th Street projects. The board also authorized event permits for the Jaycees, a UTV raffle, and temporary road closures. Additionally, the board approved election redistricting and new disability benefits for full-time employees.
- Approved Broadway and 4th Street projects
- Approved G B Railriders UTV raffle
- Approved temporary liquor license for Volksfest
- Approved fireworks permit for Volksfest
- Approved N 6th St. road closure for school event
- Approved election redistricting and polling location
- Approved disability insurance for full-time employees
- Tabled pool ordinances
City Council
The City Council approved a new telephone system and authorized a street closure for a garden tractor pull during Volksfest. Additionally, the EDA approved a resolution regarding ARPA funding. The council also held a public hearing concerning street projects on 4th Street and Broadway Street N.
- Approved ARPA resolution (4-0)
- Approved 3rd Street closure for Volksfest tractor pull (4-0)
- Approved St. Luke’s Church raffle (4-0)
- Approved new telephone system (4-0)
- Approved handbook policy updates (4-0)
- Approved city bills (4-0)
City Council
The City Council hired three new employees, including managers for the Farmers Market and the pool. The council also approved the city bills and the January 26, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Hired Linda Heydt as Farmers Market Manager (5-0)
- Approved pay scale for Farmers Market Manager (5-0)
- Hired Dereck Weckerling and Jeremy Thuman as temporary part-time employees (5-0)
- Hired Torrie Rehder as Pool Manager (5-0)
- Approved city bills (5-0)
- Approved Jan. 26, 2022, minutes (5-0)
City Council
At a special meeting and regular council meeting on Jan. 26, 2022, the Goodhue City Council voted 5-0 to move forward with the 4th Street and Broadway Street projects. The council also approved paying Application No. 4 for Swanson Heights and Pay Applications No. 5 with a limit tied to receiving final paperwork, approved Change Order No. 2, and approved a call hearing. The EDA meeting included an update on the Farmers Market and Covid fund but recorded no substantive action beyond adjournment. The council amended its agenda to add a closed meeting and later voted to move into that closed session.
- Approved moving forward with 4th Street and Broadway Street projects (5-0)
- Approved paying Application No. 4 Swanson Heights and Pay Applications No. 5 with limit of receiving final paperwork (5-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 (5-0)
- Approved a Call Hearing (5-0)
- Approved paying the bills (5-0)
- Amended agenda to add a closed meeting (5-0)
- Approved Jan. 12, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Voted to move to a closed meeting (5-0)
City Council
The Goodhue City Council met Jan. 12, 2022 with Acting Mayor Wayne Hahn presiding; Mayor Kerry Bien was not present. The council approved prior meeting minutes, official appointments (bank, newspaper, boards), the resignation of the pool manager and two City Public Works employees, a new city printer, and boring samples for city street projects. All recorded motions carried 4-0. The minutes also record a closed meeting and no substantive decisions beyond these approvals.
- Approved Dec. 8, 2021 agenda (4-0)
- Approved Dec. 8, 2021 budget, council and EDA meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved boring samples for city street projects (4-0)
- Approved a Memorial Bench to be placed in the city
- Approved official appointments: First Farmers Bank, News Record, and board members (4-0)
- Approved resignation of the pool manager and two City Public Works employees (4-0)
- Approved purchase of a new city printer (4-0)
- Approved the bills (4-0)