Goodhue City Council Work Meeting Minutes
City Hall ~ February 11, 2026 ~ 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Mayor Chris Schmit, Council Members Michael Brunkhorst, Eric Brandt
Members Absent: Jeannine Nagel
Others Present: Lisa Redepenning, City Administrator, Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk,
Jason Mandelkow, Public Works Director, Katie Kurtti, Pete Grimsrud-News Record
Remote: None
Call to Order
Mayor Schmit called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approve or amend Agenda
Removal of the Fire Truck Association Agreement for lack of an agreement. Motion by Brandt to approve
amended agenda, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 3-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the January 28, 2026, council meeting minutes made by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst,
motion carried 3-0-0.
Approval of Bills
Motion was made to approve the bills, by Brandt, seconded by Brunkhorst, motion carried 3-0-0.
New Business
Council Appointment to Vacancy
Council engaged in conversation with the applicant and commended how thoroughly and well the application
was completed. A motion was made to accept the application and appoint Katie Kurtti as a council member, by
Brunkhorst, seconded by Brandt, motion carried 3-0-0. The Oath of Office was read and welcomed Katie Kurtti
to the City of Goodhue City Council.
Committee Assignments – Ambulance, Acting Mayor
Council member Brunkhorst expressed interest in the Ambulance representative assignment. A motion to
appoint Brunkhorst to Ambulance representative was made by Mayor Schmit, seconded by Brandt, motion
carried 4-0-0.
Council member Brandt expressed interest in Acting Mayor assignment. Council member Brunkhorst motioned
for Council Member Brandt to be Acting Mayor in the Mayor’s absence, seconded by Kurtti, motion carried 4
0-0.
Snow/Parking Concern
Council reviewed the fact that discussion and changes with the process took place at a previous meeting and the
changes to the snow emergency alert and timing were changed as requested to accommodate employees
working downtown until 2:00 a.m.
Cell Tower
GSS Midwest Project Manager asked again for consideration of a cell tower project in Goodhue requesting a
counteroffer from the City. The council denied their proposal.
Spring City-Wide Cleanup Day – April 18th – Set Rates
Council discussed rates, special priced items, residential vs. commercial and days for the prepaid
curbside pick-up. Item was tabled for the next meeting to receive more detailed rate information from
Waste Management.
Resolution 2026-02 Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for the Goodhue
Lion’s Club
Council agrees to approve Resolution 2026-02 Approving Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for the
Goodhue Lions Club and will be added to the consent agenda for the next council meeting for approval.
Approval of Consumption and Display Alcohol Permit for Lions Club
Council agrees to approve the Consumption and Display Alcohol Permit for the Lions Club and will be
added to the consent agenda for the next council meeting for approval.
All Night Graduation Party Donation Request
Council agrees to donate a family pool pass for the drawing at the All-Night Graduation Party and will
be added to the consent agenda for the next council meeting for approval.
Goodhue Community Foundation Donation Request
Council has agreed to donate a family pool pass to the Goodhue Education Foundation and will be
added to the consent agenda for the next council meeting for approval.
Volksfest Security Financial Request
The Jaycees are asking the City of Goodhue for a contribution of one-half the cost of security for the
Volksfest event this year. They received a quote for security services of $15,000-20,000 from the
Goodhue County Sheriff Department. This is separate from the City’s Volksfest event Posse amount
and the current contract with Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office. Council recognized that the City
naturally incurs costs associated with this event and decided to decline the request and suggested they
seek funds elsewhere.
Administrator Report
No comments
Public Works Report
A grant was received for the addition of the generator at the main well #1. Well #3 costs to keep it in operation
were discussed. Removed more boxelder trees, installed new brooms on sweeper and John Deere. Still waiting
to hear if we will be receiving funds for replacing galvanized water service lines.
Council Comments
Council member Kurtti informed that she will be absent from the next meeting on February 25, 2026.
Council member Brunkhorst referenced an item from the administrator report asking what the concerns were for
the Fire Truck Association agreement. Administrator Redepenning shared concern for, not only the attorney
concerns, but also on the billing process that was listed in Section 7.5 of the agreement that involves all the
entities doing the fire call billing and collection of fees, which will require a new ordinance and fees included
on the entities fee schedules, and increased workload for the city and township clerks. Brunkhorst mentioned
that this was not in the document presented to him two weeks ago. He thought that was for delinquent bills only.
He also commented that the Fire Truck Association is reviewing the billing process for the Joint Powers
Agreement and some other things that needed to be looked at. Along with that, he shared some logistics of
billing, charges and rules that the department needs to follow.
Council member Brandt asked about the Emergency Plan and Emergency contact. Administrator Redepenning
confirmed that it is scheduled to be on the next work session.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 7:29 p.m. by Council Member Brandt, seconded by Kurtti,
motion carried 4-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Luhman, Administrative Assistant/City Clerk
