City of Goodhue City
Council Meeting Minutes April 26, 2023
Present were Mayor Terry Anderson Buck, Council person Jason Thuman, Joe Benda, Patrice O’Reilly, and Chris Schmit. Also present were Cailin Richard, Paul Althoff, Wayne Gadient, Kyle McKeown, Ben
Rambolt, Reese Sudtelgte, Officer Becht, Officer Youngmark, Darlene Bryczek, Jason Mandelkow, and Pete Grimsrud.
Motion by Thuman and seconded by Schmit to amend the agenda, striking 6c. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Schmit and seconded by Benda to approve the agenda as corrected. Motion carried. 5-0.
Motion by O’Reilly and seconded by Benda to approve the minutes from the March 22, 2023, and April 12, 2023. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Thuman and seconded by Benda to approve pay application #2 Viola Watermain Loop. Motion carried 5-0.
North Zumbro Sanitary District update was given. Council members, City Engineer, and the district have been very active in working through the Bonding Process as well as Lobbying meetings. 4th Street and Broadway Street Improvements will resume in the spring and completion date should be
June 20, 2023. Street Assessments will be reviewed in the fall and applied in 2024.
The Gas Commission will continue to work with the city Attorney on paperwork corrections. The City Council and Gas Commission Board will try to hold a meeting in the near future. Motion by Benda and seconded by O’Reilly to approve Liquor License for Dar’s Pub and Corner Bar.
Motioned 5-0. Motion by Thuman and seconded by O’Reilly to approve all Spring Quotes. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Schmit and seconded by O’Reilly to approve Torrie Rehder as the 2023 Pool Manager. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Schmit and seconded by Benda to approve the hiring of lifeguards by the Pool Manager. In addition, certifications will be collected and reviewed with council person Schmit. Motion by O’Reilly and seconded by Schmit to approve the following prices for the 2023 Pool season. Single Passes $70, Family Passes $150, and Lessons $40 per session. Motion carried 5-0.
Pool Party Reservation fee was tabled the May 10 work council meeting.
Motion by Schmit and seconded by O’Reilly to approve the purchase of Back Flow Meter and Valve from Core & Main for $2080.33. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Benda and seconded by Schmit to approve the purchase of bulk water price to $75/per 3000 gal. Motion carried 5-0.
The personnel committee along with Public Works will be reviewing the summer maintenance/lawn mower position applications.
Volksfest street dance fence concerns will be reviewed at the May 10th council work meeting.
Motion by Schmit and seconded by O’Reilly to approve the bills. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Thuman and seconded by Schmit adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted
Jill Buxengard~City Clerk
