08/22/2025
Gonvick City Council August 21
The Gonvick City council met for their regular meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Open forum for visitors with Austin Kindem who asked permission to place a sign on the city property on Highway 92. He would go through MNDOT for clarification on placement.
Ryan Solee gave his police report with 19 incidents It was a busy month. He stated that his budget is on track and there will be no increase for next year. He has received grants to help with expenses.
The proposed Ordinance #73 regulating animals that had been proposed by Dan Ekre was not accepted. The city already has an ordinance relating to animals in the city.
Tort Liability was accepted for the coming year.
Cody Rude was absent so there was no fire department report. Dan Johnson, fire department member at the meeting, stated that work was progressing on the roof of the fire hall. Progress is being made with Darin Halvorson doing the work.
Dan Johnson City Maintenance said that the sludge from the sewer plant had been spread out on the rodeo grounds. Kory Solberg had asked if the fire hydrant near the skating rink area could be fixed so that they could flood the rink again this year. Les Berg will be asked to fix the hydrant.
Misc issues.
Mark Borseth had a proposal on vacating an alley next to his property. No action was taken as he could not attend the meeting, and the council wants him to come to next month’s meeting to ask him questions.
There was also an inquiry of a lot in the railroad addition. No action was taken.
A mailbox installation request was granted to put one on the city park lot on the north side of the river.
Expenditures were approved with $13,325.22 for water and sewer, $22,413.83 for general, $1,343.43 for Fire for a total of $36, 082.48.
