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Goodhue public meetings in 2024

27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Goodhue Council to decide snow plow bid, fees, and zoning violations

The Goodhue City Council will consider routine approvals including the consent agenda, which covers snow plow bid selection, the 2025 fee schedule, a COLA increase, a city administrator status change, and an updated personnel policy. They will also hold discussions on zoning ordinance violations involving Craig Larken and Tyler Rashid, and consider resolutions for a joint powers board appointment and a raffle permit. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and paying bills.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

City Council

Goodhue City Council to discuss 2025 budget and city fees

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025 fee schedule, COLA, and budget. The meeting includes discussions on personnel policies and zoning ordinances regarding parking and commercial property.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints two to Gas Commission, seeks legal review of bylaws

The Goodhue City Council held a work session on December 11, 2024, discussing budget, fees, and personnel matters. They approved appointments to the Gas Commission Board and authorized a legal review of the Gas Commission bylaws. Several items were placed on the consent agenda for the next meeting, including snowplow quotes, fee schedule changes, a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, and the City Administrator's status change from interim to permanent. No final votes on these consent agenda items occurred at this meeting.

Fri Nov 29, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue council votes to stay in 3M PFAS lawsuit, approves firefighter hiring

The Goodhue City Council voted unanimously to keep the City in a class-action-style lawsuit against 3M over PFAS chemicals in public water supplies, with Public Works Director Mandelkow overseeing it. Council also authorized the fire department to open applications for four new firefighters (up to a 30-member maximum) and approved background checks and physical ability testing. Other approved items included selling two surplus police squad cars to Guardian for $18,000 total, selling a Panasonic Toughbook to the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office, a 2024 Red Wing Computers contract, and an unpaid leave request with a December 19, 2023 return date.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider 2025 final levy and budget

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding final assessments for 2022 4th Street and Broadway Street improvements. The body is also reviewing the 2025 final levy and budget and several contract renewals. Other items include permits for gambling and liquor licenses for December 7, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Goodhue Council approves final assessments, licenses, and ordinance changes

The Goodhue City Council approved the final assessment for past-due utilities and the 2022 4th Street and Broadway Street improvements after a public hearing. They also approved a Lions Club offsite gambling permit, a Jaycees temporary liquor license (despite late application), a driveway permit form, amended Gas Commission Ordinance 136, and Resolution 24-23 adopting the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

Wed Nov 13, 2024

City Council

Goodhue City Council to discuss 2025 budget and final levy

The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025 budget, final levy, and 2025 fee schedule. The body will also discuss personnel policy updates and various city contracts and agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 budget with 5% levy increase

The Goodhue City Council approved the 2025 budget and a final levy increase of 5%, and accepted the November election results. They also approved the special assessment list for past-due utilities, allowed batting cage extensions at the school, and tabled gambling licenses for the Goodhue Lions pending clarification. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including the personnel policy, fee schedule, and a dump truck purchase.

Wed Oct 23, 2024

City Council

Council will consider assessments for 2022 4th and Broadway Street improvements

The Goodhue City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a cannabis retail sales agreement with Goodhue County, changes to November and December meeting dates, declines to participate in a seal coating agreement and an updated housing study with the county, termination of a land sale contract for lots, admission of Mazeppa Township to the Zumbrota Area Ambulance Association, and the sale of remaining police equipment. The council will also consider two resolutions: one to hold a hearing on the final assessment for the 2022 4th Street and Broadway Street improvements, and another to declare the cost to be assessed and order preparation of that assessment. No other business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves final assessment for 4th Street and Broadway improvements

The Goodhue City Council approved two resolutions related to the 2022 4th Street and Broadway Street improvements: Resolution 24-17 setting a hearing on the final assessment and Resolution 24-16 declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of the proposed assessment. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0. The council also discussed concerns about automated garbage and recycling service, specifically regarding tipped-over cans, and tabled a payment to the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board for further verification.

Wed Oct 9, 2024

City Council

Goodhue City Council to discuss cannabis agreement and zoning addendums

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several agreements and policy updates. Items include a cannabis agreement, a seal coating agreement with the county, and a GCSO office space lease.

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✓ Decided: Council votes to delegate cannabis registration to Goodhue County

The council unanimously agreed to delegate cannabis registration and enforcement to Goodhue County, with a formal vote planned for the next meeting. They also denied renewal of the lot sales agent contract, approved tree removal quotes, and set November and December meeting dates. Several items were tabled for the next meeting, including the seal coating agreement and the Zumbrota Area Ambulance Association agreement.

Wed Sep 25, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves loader attachments purchase using blade sale and COVID funds

The Goodhue City Council approved several items, including a final change order for the 4th St. and Broadway St. project, a gambling permit for the Lions Club, and the purchase of a snow bucket, hitch, and grapple for the loader funded by the blade sale and COVID money. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

Wed Sep 11, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council agrees to 5% preliminary levy increase for 2025

The Goodhue City Council discussed the 2025 preliminary levy and unanimously agreed to start with a 5% increase, which will be added to the consent agenda for formal approval. They also agreed to move forward with several contracts and agreements, including the Sheriff's office space lease, a lobbyist contract for the sanitary district, and the Sheriff's law enforcement services contract, all to be added to the consent agenda. The council approved the Homecoming Raffle and auctioning off an old snowplow truck. No final votes were taken on the levy or contracts at this work meeting.

Wed Aug 28, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council denies concrete apron replacement, parking signs referred

The Goodhue City Council denied a request to replace a concrete apron on 9th St. that encroached on a setback, and denied a request for reimbursement for water damage. They referred a request for No Parking signs on Manor Avenue to Public Works and agreed to allow a church apartment remodel if the county building official approves. A lot split for Habitat for Humanity was approved.

Wed Aug 14, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council grants tax abatement for Goodhue Senior Living

The City Council approved a property tax abatement for Goodhue Senior Living and a related contract, all in a 5-0 vote. Other actions included approving minutes and bills, and adding several items to the next meeting's consent agenda, such as a website vendor and a sheriff's office contract. Several items were discussed but deferred, including a Habitat for Humanity lot split and a building permit for St. Luke's.

Wed Jul 24, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue City Council hires interim city administrator

The City Council appointed Lisa Redepenning as Interim City Administrator and approved a 15-year tax abatement for Goodhue Living. The council also extended a Small Cities Development Plan grant agreement and approved a ticket sale request for the Lions Club.

Wed Jul 10, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council accepts Facilities Use Agreement for city property use

The Goodhue City Council held a work meeting and approved a Facilities Use Agreement for city property. They also approved the agenda and bills, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Several items were discussed but deferred, including the Interim City Administrator position, domain renewal, and life insurance quotes.

Wed Jun 26, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue adopts new zoning ordinance and tax abatement

The council adopted the proposed Goodhue Zoning Ordinance and approved the Goodhue Living Tax Abatement Resolution 24-10, both after public hearings with no comments. It also approved several other items including a new lawn mower purchase, paying off a tractor loan, closing TIF 1.3 Ag Partners, and approving election judges and donations. The farm lease term was amended from three years to one year and approved.

Wed Jun 12, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $250 for Farmer's Market, burn pile deed finalized

The Goodhue City Council approved a $250 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce for the Farmer's Market, finalized the burn pile property deed, and discussed several updates including COVID fund balances and TIF sunset plans. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or preparatory.

Wed May 22, 2024

Economic Development Authority

✓ Decided: Goodhue EDA approves April minutes, hears senior living abatement update

The Goodhue Economic Development Authority approved the April 24, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The new CEDA Director, Todd Kieffer, provided an update on the Senior Living Abatement, noting the resolution should be ready in a week. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed May 22, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves amended Ordinance 168 for pool fencing

The Goodhue City Council approved Ordinance 168 with amended fencing language for private outdoor pools and spas, effective immediately. They also approved the Bien's liquor license application, Resolution 24-08 for the Stehr property subdivision, Resolution 24-07 for the Lion's Raffle, summer street projects, and set public hearings for June 26, 2024.

Wed May 8, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue Council sets June 26 public hearing on Senior Living Tax Abatement

The Goodhue City Council met on May 8, 2024, with Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck and members Joe Benda, Jason Thuman, and Chris Schmit present; Patrice O'Reilly was absent. The council agreed to hold a public hearing on the Senior Living Tax Abatement on June 26, 2024, with the EDA and Council meeting to follow, and noted the abatement resolution must be submitted to Goodhue County by September 1, 2024. The council also agreed to a 5% increase in the Pool Manager's annual stipend, set summer help pay at $15.00 per hour, and approved the bills 4-0-0. Several items were discussed without a final decision, including zoning regulation updates, COVID fund uses, and hiring for the Administrator position.

Wed Apr 24, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves sewer cleaning contract, spring quotes, liquor licenses

The Goodhue City Council unanimously approved a four-year sewer cleaning and televising contract with Empire Pipe Services, accepted spring quotes from Thomforde Enterprises and Schumacher Brothers Excavating, and approved liquor license renewals. The council also discussed the Stehr property deed, a proposed apartment and community space at St. Luke's Church, pool lessons for additional students, and a billboard lease update. No items were tabled or denied.

Wed Apr 10, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue City Council appoints new Treasurer and Clerk

The City Council appointed Lisa Redepenning as Treasurer and Lori Luhman as City Clerk. The council also approved the payment of city bills and designated Chris Schmit as acting mayor during Mayor Buck's vacation.

Wed Mar 27, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts $742K tax increment revenue note

The Goodhue City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 24-5, approving the issuance of a Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2024, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $742,000. The council also voted to move the workshop and regular meeting start times back to 6:00 pm, approved the minutes from three prior meetings, and approved payment of bills as stated.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council discusses Lions Club building lease, insurance, donations

The City Council and Goodhue Lions Club held a special meeting to discuss the building rental agreement, insurance coverage, donations, and gambling permit. No formal decisions were made; the council directed the attorney to clarify lease language and will consider a resolution for the gambling permit. The meeting was informational, with no votes taken.

Wed Mar 13, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves sewer district support and hires administrative assistant

The Goodhue City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 24-4 supporting the North Zumbro Sanitary Sewer District bonding bill. They also approved hiring Lori Luhman as Administrative Assistant and authorized the purchase of pallet forks for Public Works. Discussions occurred regarding extra law enforcement for Volksfest and future sewer rate increases, but no final vote was taken on those specific items.

Wed Feb 28, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $957K sanitary district land purchase

The Goodhue City Council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase 43.5 acres in Zumbrota for the North Zumbro Sanitary District for $957,000, funded by state dollars. They also set a public hearing for March 27, 2024, on the facilities plan, approved Volksfest activities, 2023 financials, a road closure for Ag Day, firefighter turnout gear purchases, an amendment to correct financing terms, and a $5 paperless billing credit. Two proposals (a shed and a vending machine) were taken under advisement for discussion at a future work meeting.

Wed Feb 7, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue council sets $32/hr cap for new administrative assistant hire

The Goodhue City Council met in a work session on February 7, 2024, with all five members present. The council unanimously agreed to let the Personnel Committee negotiate with a selected administrative assistant candidate at up to $32.00 per hour plus two weeks of vacation, and unanimously approved using Public Safety Aid funds to buy a winch and gas meter for Public Works. The council also unanimously agreed to pay an $8,000 IRS invoice for 2022 unemployment and taxes, adopted Resolution 24-2 approving election judges, and voted to pay the bills. Several items, including Jaycees Volkfest 2024 requests and the Fire Department's turn-out gear request, were discussed but not decided; the council agreed to formally act on the Volkfest items at the February 28 regular meeting.

Wed Jan 24, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: Goodhue council approves meeting time changes for Lent, pool pass donation

The Goodhue City Council met on January 24, 2024, with all five members present. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 24-1 authorizing the sale of surplus car wash cameras, approved meeting calendar changes during Lent (moving the next work meeting to February 7, 2024, and starting meetings at 5:00 pm), agreed to donate one 2024 family pool pass to the Goodhue All Night Graduation Party raffle, and voted to pay the bills as stated. The council also received updates on bond payments, city staffing, election judges, and a Fire Department presentation requesting a portion of $55,000 in state public safety aid, but took no formal action on that request.

Mon Jan 1, 2024

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves 5% employee cost of living increase

The Council approved a 5% cost of living increase for all employees and set election judge pay at up to $20/hour. Several city appointments for 2024 were finalized, and the Council authorized the purchase of a new $6,000 pool heater.