Goodhue public meetings in 2023

Economic Development Authority

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from October 25 and November 29, 2023. Members discussed the impacts of selling City-owned land for single-family housing and the need for a business subsidy policy to administer a TIF note with Fabtech.

• Approved October 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved November 29, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adopted agenda with amendment for Wayne Gadient presentation (4-0-0)

City Council

Council adopted a new Business Subsidy Policy and approved a three-lot subdivision for the Albers family. The board also authorized a water tower project with Verizon and approved an office addition for Ag Partners. Additionally, Council approved new job postings for city staff and a shift to an accrual process for employee leave.

• Adopted the Goodhue Business Subsidy Policy (5-0-0)
• Approved Ag Partners office addition concept (5-0-0)
• Approved three-lot Albers subdivision conditional on Parcel B easement (5-0-0)
• Authorized signing of consent letter for Verizon water tower antennas (5-0-0)
• Approved drafted job postings and descriptions for City Administrator Clerk and Administrative Assistant (5-0-0)
• Appointed Chris Schmit as representative to the Goodhue Gas Commission (5-0-0)
• Agreed to implement new vacation and sick time accrual process in January (5-0-0)
• Decided individual lots must purchase pressure tanks for County Road 9 water issues (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a one-year contract for law enforcement services. The agreement includes 42 hours of service per week at a rate of $71.03 per hour. The Council also agreed to release specific equipment to the Department.

• Approved 2024 contract with Goodhue County Sheriff's Department for $118,880 (4-0-0)
• Approved release of squad car, police radio, and computer to the Department (4-0-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved two payments for the Façade Project. The board tabled the CEDA contract renewal until the November 8 meeting.

• Approved Sept. 27, 2023, EDA minutes (4-0)
• Approved $2,500.00 Façade Project payment to Corner Bar (4-0)
• Approved $1,276.00 Façade Project payment to Thuman Brothers (3-0)
• Tabled CEDA contract renewal

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved several resolutions, including special assessments for past-due utility invoices, a $750 sign, a $7,500 snow pusher and $5,000 broom, a $1 raise for a public works assistant, snow removal quotes, and a voting operations agreement. The council also amended the agenda to add updates on the North Zumbro Sanitary District and the sheriff's policing contract, and scheduled a special meeting for Nov. 8 to discuss the contract.

• Approved agenda amendment adding sanitary district and sheriff contract items (4-0)
• Approved Sept. 27 and Oct. 11 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved resolution 16.23 special assessments for past-due utility invoices (4-0)
• Approved Goodhue Sign from Midwest for $750 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of snow pusher for $7,500 and broom for $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved $1 raise for Todd Majerus for Class D license (4-0)
• Approved snow quotes for Lodermeier's, Thomforde, and Fitzgerald (4-0)
• Approved Voting Operation Agreement with Goodhue County and State of Minnesota (4-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council held a work meeting where they reviewed several items but made no final decisions. They discussed park and recreation committee guidelines, snow removal equipment, a subdivision and zoning ordinance update, a sign quote, a resolution for past-due utility billing, 2024 election dates, and insurance renewal. All these items were deferred to the Oct. 25 council meeting or future meetings for action.

• Amended and approved agenda (4-0)
• Reviewed Park and Rec Committee guidelines, bylaws, policies
• Discussed snow removal equipment, deferred to Oct. 25 meeting
• Reviewed and updated Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance, more work planned
• Reviewed Goodhue Sign Quote, deferred to Oct. 25 meeting
• Reviewed Resolution 16.23 for past-due utility billing, deferred to Oct. 25 meeting
• Reviewed 2024 voting operations and election dates, to be stated at Oct. 25 meeting
• Reviewed LMC Insurance Renewal, to be worked through with underwriter

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved an amendment to a purchase agreement for Lot 1009 3rd Ave. The board also approved the minutes from the August 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved changing buyer name from Bigelow Homes to Travis Goodman for Lot 1009 3rd Ave (5-0)
• Approved August 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved amendment to the meeting agenda to add Lot 1009 3rd Ave (5-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved a 2024 budget levy of $662,528, unchanged from 2023, with a public hearing scheduled for Dec. 13, 2023. They also approved a 5% wage increase for an employee, a lobbyist contract for the North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District, a new computer for Public Works, sewer line camera/cleaning services, water meter updates, and a security system upgrade. The council entered closed session for attorney-client privileged discussion regarding a payment to Goodhue Senior Living and a potential claim.

• Approved 2024 budget levy of $662,528 (5-0)
• Approved wage increase to $20.45 for Selene O'Reilly (5-0)
• Approved 2024 lobbyist contract for North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new computer for Public Works for $1,579.97 (5-0)
• Approved hiring Empire Pipe Services to camera and clean sewer lines (5-0)
• Approved hiring plumber to update water meters (5-0)
• Approved RWC Tech security system upgrade (4-0, Benda abstaining)
• Approved bills (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the 2024 Goodhue County Sheriff's Department contract for 6 hours per day at $127,873 for the year, contingent on agreement with the county, for budgeting purposes. The North Zumbro Sanitary District Lobby Contract was tabled for updates at a future meeting. The council also reviewed the 2024 levy budget, which will require approval at the Sept. 27 meeting.

• Approved 2024 Sheriff's Dept. contract, 6 hrs/day, $127,873 (5-0)
• Tabled North Zumbro Sanitary District Lobby Contract for updates
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned work meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Goodhue EDA approved the sale of 1008 3rd Ave and a counteroffer for full price on 1006 3rd Ave. They also discussed conditions for lots 1009 3rd Ave, 201 11th Street, and 1005 3rd Ave, requiring compliance with city covenants, grading plans at permit application, and construction within one year. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amended EDA agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 EDA minutes (4-0)
• Approved updated TIF Policy and Agreement (4-0)
• Closed meeting for discussion on lot sale offers (4-0)
• Reopened meeting (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1008 3rd Ave (4-0)
• Approved counteroffer request of full price for 1006 3rd Ave (4-0)
• Approved conditions for lots 1009 3rd Ave, 201 11th St, 1005 3rd Ave (4-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved the resignations of Chief Smith, Officer Brecht, and part-time officers. The council directed Mayor Buck and Council Person Schmit to meet with the Goodhue County Sheriff to discuss interim coverage costs. The city stated it will transition current cases to the Sheriff's Department while ensuring continued police coverage.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Directed Mayor Buck and Council Person Schmit to meet with Sheriff Marty Kelly and Jon Huneke on Aug 16 to discuss interim coverage (5-0)
• Approved resignations of Chief Smith, Officer Brecht, and part-time officers (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved the purchase of a Bobcat L85 loader from Lodermeier's Inc. for $87,635, with 20% down and 36-month financing, to avoid continued rental fees from Goodhue County. The council also discussed the city's fee schedule, with further review planned at a future work meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of Bobcat L85 loader for $87,635 with 20% down and 36-month financing (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Goodhue EDA approved its June 28, 2023 minutes (5-0) and adjourned. Members discussed updates on Cranson Heights Park, grant opportunities, TIF fees, the Façade Improvement Program, and city lot offers, with no other formal decisions made.

• Approved EDA minutes from June 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved resolutions supporting the North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District's wastewater treatment facility bonding request and a joint powers agreement, both 5-0. It also approved a pool ordinance with minor changes, effective Jan. 1, 2024. A special meeting was scheduled for July 31 to discuss police hiring and pay. A raffle fundraiser for St. Luke's Church was approved, but the council declined to purchase the church.

• Approved Resolution 9.23 supporting North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District wastewater facility G.O. bonding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 12.23, Joint Powers Agreement for North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District (5-0)
• Approved Pool Ordinance with minor changes, effective Jan. 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 60/40 raffle fundraiser for St. Luke's Church (5-0)
• Council declined interest in purchasing St. Luke's Church
• Scheduled special meeting July 31, 2023, at 6 pm to discuss police hiring and pay
• Approved bills (5-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council held a work meeting on July 12, 2023, where they reviewed several ordinances and reports but took no formal action. They scheduled a special meeting for August 7 to discuss equipment purchases and the fee schedule, and set further discussions for the next work meeting on August 9. The council also discussed the potential future hiring of a City Administrator.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting Aug. 7 for equipment purchase and fee schedule
• Scheduled further discussion on social media policy, employee report procedure, and zoning ordinance for Aug. 9
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved meeting minutes, a billboard lease agreement, and a new stop sign at Joyce and 10th St. They also authorized various purchases and contracts, accepted a police officer's resignation, and approved posting for an open police officer position.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 24, May 31, June 12, and June 14 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Billboard Lease Agreement with city engineer legal description (5-0)
• Approved adding a stop sign at Joyce and 10th St. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10.23 Raffle for Goodhue Lions Club (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a Side Plow Mount (5-0)
• Approved Bargen INC for street crack and mastic gap repair (5-0)
• Approved sale of non-used meter radio heads to City of Durand (5-0)

City Council

The City Council directed Public Works to place millings on Manor Ave. and established June 19 as an annual holiday for city workers. Several items were discussed and moved to the June 28 council meeting for action, including the North Zumbro Sanitary District bonding request, a billboard lease agreement, and a police camera invoice. No formal votes were taken at this work meeting.

• Assigned Public Works to move forward with placing millings on Manor Ave.
• Established June 19 as a holiday for all city workers
• Moved North Zumbro Sanitary District Bonding Bill request to June 28 meeting for action
• Moved Billboard Lease Agreement to June 28 meeting for action
• Moved police camera invoice to June 28 meeting for action

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved a facade payment for a local business and accepted offers for three city lots. The board also approved a letter of support for a park improvement grant.

• Approved $2,500 Façade payment to Twenty-Four/Seven Fitness (4-0)
• Approved letter of Mayor support for Cranson Heights Park grant funding (4-0)
• Approved offers for city lots at 1005 3rd Ave., 201 11t St. N, and 1009 3rd Ave, pending counteroffers and requirements (4-0)
• Approved April 26, 2023, EDA Minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved Resolution 7.23 for the Stehr Farms and Fabtech subdivision, and set new pool party fees at $75 for up to 35 people and $100 for up to 250 people. They also approved a certificate of completion for Fabtech pending document collection, hired a summer worker, purchased a wastewater agitator, and tabled Ordinance No. 168 on private pools for further review.

• Approved Resolution 7.23 for Stehr Farms and Fabtech subdivision (4-0)
• Approved new pool party fees: $75 for 1-35 people, $100 for 36-250 people (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Completion for Fabtech, pending document collection (4-0)
• Approved Will Opsahl for summer help/lawn mower position with 5% wage increase (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new Wastewater Agitator (4-0)
• Approved revised Data Request form (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 168 Regulating Private Pools for next work meeting (4-0)
• Approved bills (4-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council held a work meeting with no substantive final decisions. They amended the agenda (4-0) and discussed several topics, including a land vacancy near the walking trail, the Façade Program, pool party fees, Volksfest street closures, the 58/9 watermain project, and updates to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Most items were deferred to future meetings for further discussion or approval.

• Amended agenda to add items M and N (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council and Gas Commission met to discuss roles, responsibilities, communication, and future goals. They approved a correction of paperwork, and the meeting was adjourned. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved correction of paperwork (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Benda, seconded by Schmit)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority approved minutes from two previous meetings. A Façade program update was provided, with further discussion deferred to a future Council Work Meeting.

• Approved March 22, 2023 EDA minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 30, 2023 Lot Sales Public Meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved several routine items, including liquor licenses for Dar's Pub and Corner Bar, all spring quotes, the 2023 pool manager and lifeguard hiring, pool season prices, a backflow meter purchase, and a bulk water price increase. The pool party reservation fee was tabled to the May 10 work session. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved liquor licenses for Dar's Pub and Corner Bar (5-0)
• Approved all Spring Quotes (5-0)
• Approved Torrie Rehder as 2023 Pool Manager (5-0)
• Approved pool manager hiring lifeguards (5-0)
• Approved 2023 pool prices: $70 single, $150 family, $40 lessons (5-0)
• Approved $2,080.33 backflow meter and valve purchase from Core & Main (5-0)
• Approved bulk water price increase to $75 per 3,000 gallons (5-0)
• Tabled pool party reservation fee to May 10 work session

City Council

The Goodhue City Council held a work meeting on April 12, 2023, where no approvals or votes were handled. Items discussed included financial and budget reports, text messaging notification options, a web page upgrade, spring quotes, and the building permit process. The meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned work meeting

Economic Development Authority

The Goodhue Economic Development Authority held a public hearing and unanimously approved the sale of two lots: 1009 Joyce Ave and 105 11th Street. No members of the public attended. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved lot sales of 1009 Joyce Ave and 105 11th Street (3-0)
• Adjourned the public hearing meeting (3-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Goodhue Economic Development Authority meeting on March 22, 2023, was largely procedural. Members approved the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting (4-0) and received an update from Cailin Richard of CEDA. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions or actions.

• Approved March 8, 2023 EDA minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council amended its monthly meeting schedule to designate the second Wednesday as a non-action work meeting. The council also approved permits for fireworks and roundabout use, as well as a trail easement agreement.

• Approved Volksfest Fire Works Permit (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 5.23 rescinding a trail easement vacation for AG Partners (4-0)
• Approved Trail Easement Agreement (4-0)
• Approved 58/9 Roundabout Limited Use Permit (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Farmers Market equipment to a citizen group (4-0)
• Tabled review of updated Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new Air Compressor (4-0)
• Amended Council Meeting Calendar to set work meetings and regular meetings (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met to approve minutes from January and February 2023. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Jan. 25, 2023, EDA Minutes
• Approved Feb. 8, 2023, EDA Minutes

City Council

The Council approved a GO Bond for the North Zumbro Sanitary District and authorized a grant request for nitrate testing kits. Several permits and closures for Volksfest and AG Career Day were approved, while fireworks and roundabout permits were tabled.

• Approved Resolution 4.23, North Zumbro Sanitary District GO Bond
• Approved grant request for Nitrate Testing Kits and clinic
• Approved Liquor License for Volksfest
• Approved street closures for Volksfest
• Approved N 6th Street closure for AG Career Day on April 14
• Approved UTV Raffle for Goodhue Bellechester Railriders
• Tabled Volksfest Fireworks Permit
• Tabled Limited Use Permit 58-9 Roundabout

City Council

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for potential approval, including liquor licenses, fireworks permits, and a bond resolution, but does not record any decisions or vote outcomes.

Economic Development Authority

The Economic Development Authority met in both open and closed sessions. The board approved the sale of two lots.

• Approved the sale of two lots

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved a survey for the Billboard land and authorized funds for new city signs, thanking the Goodhue Lions Club for their contribution. The council voted to cancel the Goodhue Farmers Market and adjusted the start time for EDA and City Council meetings to 5:00 pm for the period of February 22 to April 5, 2023. A request from St. Luke’s Church regarding a bridge and gravel path was noted for discussion at a future meeting.

• Agenda amended to strike item 6f and move 6g up
• Minutes from Jan. 25 and Jan. 23 meetings approved
• Survey for Billboard land approved
• St. Luke’s Church bridge/path request tabled for future discussion
• Funds approved for new City of Goodhue signs
• Goodhue Farmers Market cancelled
• EDA and City Council meeting start time changed to 5:00pm (Feb 22-Apr 5)
• Bills approved

Economic Development Authority

The Goodhue Economic Development Authority met on Jan. 25, 2023, and approved minutes from its Dec. 14, 2022, and Jan. 11, 2023, meetings. A CEDA update was given by Cailin Richard. The meeting was adjourned. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved Dec. 14, 2022 EDA minutes (motion by O'Reilly, second by Benda)
• Approved Jan. 11, 2023 EDA minutes (motion by Thuman, second by Schmit)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Schmit, second by O'Reilly)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved a zoning change from Agriculture to R2 for the new St. Luke’s Church property and approved $20,000 toward seal coating costs. The council also approved appointments to the Goodhue Gas Commissions Board and heard updates on public works, police, the Fire Association, and the Highway 58 and County Road 9 roundabout construction.

• Approved agenda with amendments
• Approved Jan. 11, 2023, minutes
• Approved appointments of Ellen Anderson Buck, Wayne Gadient, and Michael Brunkhorst to the Goodhue Gas Commissions Board
• Approved $20,000 towards the cost of Seal Coating
• Approved zoning change from Agriculture to R2 for the new St. Luke’s Church property
• Approved the bills

City Council

The City Council held a closed special meeting to review Chief Smith's performance. A motion to grant a pay increase was made and carried. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved pay increase for Chief Smith (motion by Schmit, seconded by Benda)

Economic Development Authority

The Goodhue Economic Development Authority held its meeting on January 11, 2023, where members took the oath of office, approved the agenda, and elected officers. The board also approved Resolution 3.23 regarding the Swanson Height Third Addition Declaration and Convenance before adjourning.

• Administered oaths of office to Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck, Council Persons Chris Schmit, and Joe Benda
• Approved agenda (Motion carried)
• Approved Ellen Anderson Buck as EDA President (Motion carried)
• Approved Jill Buxengard as EDA Executive Director (Motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 3.23 Swanson Height Third Addition Declaration and Convenance (Motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (Motion carried)

City Council

The Goodhue City Council approved several resolutions and appointments, including a joint powers agreement with the city attorney and police department, and authorized officials to sign city checks. The council tabled wage consideration for the Police Chief and a Gas Board Member appointment. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 1.23, Joint Powers Agreement with City Attorney and Police Department
• Approved Resolution 2.23, authorizing Mayor, Clerk, and Treasurer to sign city checks
• Tabled Police Chief wage consideration for closed meeting
• Approved purchase of two city signs contingent on donations
• Approved Rosie Park use for Rail Riders safety training on Jan. 29, 2023
• Appointed First Farmers and Merchants as official bank
• Appointed New Record as official newspaper
• Appointed Patrice O'Reilly as Assistant Mayor