Goodhue City Council Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ September 23, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Katie Kurtti, Jeannine Nagel,
Eric Brandt
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Jesse Luhman, Deputy Markegard #130 - GCSO, Rebekah Luhman, Brynn Frederick and Nora Frederick of the
Goodhue Gesundheits 4-H Club
Remote: None
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
An addition of Resolution 26-15 Approving the 2027 Preliminary Levy was added to the end of the agenda.
Motion to approve amended agenda made by Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 5-0-0.
Approval of Consent Agenda
• Motion to approve the bills (Check #040890-040899 totaling $4,772.05)
• Motion to approve the September 9, 2026, City Council Work Meeting Minutes
• Approval of $0 utility threshold amount
Members of the local Goodhue Gesundheits 4-H club presented a proposal to create and maintain a pollinator
garden or flower path at Cranson Park. Ideas the club has include planting perennial plants with assistance from
• Approval of new meeting dates in November and December (November 18 and December 16)
• Approval of the Garbage contract with LRS
• Approval of CIP Proposal from ISG
• Approval of 2027 Preliminary Levy at 10%
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Nagel, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 5-0-0.
Old Business
Update on Manor Emergency Shelter/Plan
The Council reviewed their requested email communication correspondence concerning the emergency shelter
plan for residents at the mobile home park. Council was pleased with staff due diligence. After staff met with
the County Emergency Manager, it was confirmed that the county does not have enforcement authority for this
matter, while the city’s role is to review and approve it. No updated plan or response has been received from the
property owners or their attorney. Council agreed to continue documenting its efforts and to review any
proposal received.
New Business
Goodhue Gesundheits 4-H Club- Pollination Garden/Path at Cranson Park Inquiry
A member connected to a nursery. Members are still determining the garden’s location, design, maintenance and
watering responsibilities. Council strongly supported the project and suggested contacting Prairie Restoration,
MN DNR, nurseries and other potential donors. Public Works may be able to assist with woodchips. Mayor
Schmit encouraged them to keep the council informed of their progress.
Choose Canvassing meeting date between November 9th and November 13th
A Canvassing meeting must be scheduled within 10 days of the election. A motion was made by Brandt to
approved November 10 at 6:00 p.m. for the post-election canvassing meeting, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion
carried 5-0-0.
Request for approval of Goodhue Jaycee’s Application for Temporary Liquor License on
December 5, 2026.
An application was received from the Jaycee’s for a temporary liquor license for December 5th. Staff confirmed
serving time was 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and are serving German beer and wine as in previous years. A motion
was made by Nagel, to approve the Jaycee’s temporary liquor license for December 5th, seconded by Brandt,
motion carried 5-0-0.
Resolution 26-15 Approving the 2027 Preliminary Levy
A motion was made by Brandt, to approve Resolution 26-15 approving the 2027 Preliminary Levy, seconded by
Kurtti, motion carried 5-0-0.
Committee Updates
Gas committee did not have a September meeting and October meeting may be held on the 12th due to member
availability.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m. made by Council Member Brandt, seconded by Kurtti, motion
carried 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
