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Mon Aug 17, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on T-Mobile antenna deal, $3,000 laundromat grant, and several code changes

The Goodview City Council will consider several action items, including approving an amendment to the T-Mobile antenna collocation agreement and final payment of $3,000 to Duds & Suds Laundromat for a business assistance project. The council will also discuss and possibly act on draft ordinances covering building code adoption, weapons, curfew, snowmobiles, ATVs, golf carts, and electric-assisted bicycles. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and informational reports.

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Goodview City Council Agenda August 17, 2026 Mtg. No. 17-2026 I. Call to order 5:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Agenda. IV. Community Comment/Input V. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Consent Agenda. a) Minutes of August 3, 2026 regular meeting. VI. Council Comments VII. Reports of officers, committees, staff a) Administrative Reports. b) EDA minutes from the June 10, 2026 regular meeting. (For Your Information) c) 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Budget Updates through June 30, 2026 for the General, Debt Service, Equipment Replacement, Water, and Sewer Funds. (FYI) VIII. Notices and Communication a) Maintenance Department on-call schedule for September, 2026. (FYI) b) Home & Community Options annual picnic, Thursday, September 10, 2026. (FYI) IX. Unfinished Business X. New Business a) ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Antenna Collocation Agreement between the City of Goodview, MN and T-Mobile Central, LLC. b) ACTION REQUESTED: Final approval and payment of $3,000 to Duds & Suds Laundromat for their Business Assistance and Improvement Program project. (NOTE: The Goodview EDA recommends this approval.) c) Discussion and possible action pertaining to a draft of Ordinance No. 2026-02 amending Chapter 150 of the City of Goodview, MN City Code relating to the Minnesota State Building Code Adoption. d) Discussion and possible action pertaining to Ordinance No. 2026-03, An Ordinance amending Goodview Cit …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

City Council

Goodview Council approves road project task order, nuisance abatement

The Goodview City Council approved a task order for the 2026 street improvement project, set to begin August 10, and authorized abatement of a nuisance property. They also discussed a potential donation to upgrade Memorial Park and agreed to form a committee to develop a wish list. The meeting was routine, with no public comment.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes August 3, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, and Casandra Gilliam were present. Councilmember Sandra Ramirez was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Fire Chief Matt Kramer, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Gilliam seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ledebuhr seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of both the July 20, 2026 regular meeting and the July 27, 2026 special meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried. Council Comments: Councilmember Gilliam asked about the Cyber-attacks regarding wastewater treatment plants that have been in the news lately. City Administrator Dan Matejka stated they contacted Bauer Electric who has installed the computer system overseeing the City’s SCADA system and they stated the City is okay regarding this situation. Reports of Officers, Committees and Staff: Fire Chief Matt Kramer stated he reached out to MacQueen regarding the Fire Department’s new pumper truck. He was told the truck is on track to be here in mid-September. He …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on nuisance abatement, street project contract, and police funds

The Goodview City Council will consider a resolution to abate a nuisance at 5067 9th Street, approve a task order with Bolton & Menk for the 2026 Street Improvement project, and decide on a request from the police department to use unclaimed property for city benefit. A discussion on a potential substantial donation to upgrade Memorial Park is also scheduled.

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Goodview City Council Agenda August 3, 2026 Mtg. No. 16-2026 I. Call to order 5:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Agenda. IV. Community Comment/Input V. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Consent Agenda. a) Minutes of July 20, 2026 regular meeting. b) Minutes of July 27, 2026 special meeting. VI. Council Comments VII. Reports of officers, committees, staff a) Administrative Reports. VIII. Notices and Communication a) Letter from Winona County pertaining to street closures for Goodview Days. (For Your Information) IX. New Business a) ACTION REQUESTED: RESOLUTION NO. 1313, A RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE CONDITION AT 5067 9th STREET. b) ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of Task Order #6 between the City of Goodview and Bolton & Menk for the 2026 Street Improvement project. c) ACTION REQUESTED: Request from the Goodview Police Department to appropriate unclaimed property for City of Goodview benefit. X. Old Business a) Discussion pertaining to potential substantial donation to upgrade Memorial Park. XI. Other XII. Adjournment NOTE: The next regular meeting of the Goodview City Council will be on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Goodview City Hall.
Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council

Council discusses potential donation to upgrade Memorial Park

The Goodview City Council held a special meeting to discuss a potential substantial donation to upgrade Memorial Park, including lighting the ballfield. The discussion included presentations from the mayor, city administrator, and a community member, followed by questions from attendees. No formal decisions were made; the project is in early stages and nothing will happen in 2026.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes – Special Meeting July 27, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 6:30 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, and Councilmembers Dick Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, and Cassie Gilliam were present. Councilmember Sandra Ramirez was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. New Business: There was a discussion pertaining to the City potentially pursuing a substantial donation to upgrade Memorial Park, including lighting the ballfield. Mayor Klinger and City Administrator Dan Matejka gave a short presentation to those community members in attendance. Some points they stressed included; the lighting will only be on the ballfield and nowhere else in the park, and at this time there is no talk of extending the park hours from the current 10:00 p.m. closing time even if they light the ballfield. The donor possibly would also be interested in upgrading the playground equipment, concession stand, scoreboard, and dugouts. Mr. Ben Gordon, who runs the men’s softball tournament for Goodview Days and is a member of the Goodview Sandlot Baseball group, gave a short presentation on the lighting specifically. He stated the very initial thought would be to have 6 light poles, one down each foul line, one down the first base line, one down the third base line, and two in t …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss golf cart hours, road work start times, and park donation

The Goodview City Council will consider requests to allow golf carts at night, adjust construction start times for the 2026 road project, and discuss a potential donation for Memorial Park. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and claims.

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Goodview City Council Agenda July 20, 2026 Mtg. No. 14-2026 NOTE: Mr. Brian DeFrang from the City of Winona will give a presentation and update on the mandated improvements the City needs to make to their wastewater treatment plant. I. Call to order 5:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Agenda. IV. Community Comment/Input V. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Consent Agenda. a) Minutes of July 6, 2026 regular meeting. b) July, 2026 Claims. VI. Council Comments VII. Reports of officers, committees, staff a) Administrative Reports b) Reminder of Special City Council meeting on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodview Fire Hall to discuss a potential substantial donation to upgrade Memorial Park, including lighting the ballfield. VIII. Notices and Communication a) Maintenance Department on-call schedule for August, 2026. (For Your Information) b) Quarterly Building Permit Summary Report, April through June, 2026. (FYI) IX. Unfinished Business X. New Business a) ACTION REQUESTED: Request from Ms. Toni Schug, 4548 6th Street, to have three dogs. b) Continue discussion, and possible action, for the City Council to revisit City Ordinance No. 71.03 – Golf Carts, specifically to allow them to be driven at night. c) ACTION REQUESTED: Request from the Goodview Activity Group to close various streets for the fireworks on Saturday, August 22, 2026, and the parade on Sunday, August 23, 2026. d) ACTION REQUESTED: …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

City Council

Goodview Council hears of 5% sewer rate hike, approves claims and street closures

The Goodview City Council met on July 20, 2026, and approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $299,061.66. They heard a presentation from Winona about a sewer treatment project that may lead to a 5% rate increase for Goodview in 2027. The council also approved several requests, including a three-dog permit, street closures for fireworks and a parade, a temporary construction start time change, and a block party. They directed the police chief to draft a revised ordinance on golf carts and e-bikes.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes July 20, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, and Casandra Gilliam were present. Councilmember Sandra Ramirez was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ledebuhr seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Brian DeFrang from the City of Winona gave a short presentation on the sewer treatment project they are planning on doing in the next couple of years. He indirectly informed the Council the City of Goodview should be expecting about a 5% increase in rates charged by Winona for the 2027 year. The City of Winona did receive about $17 million in grant/bonding dollars for this project out of the $33 million it is expected to cost. After the City of Winona receives the final construction estimates, they are going to do another rate study to see how much of the cost is going to affect the City of Goodview in our sewer agreement. Community Comment: Mr. Jim Cimenski, 4635 6th Street, was present to ask the Council if there has been any progress on the no jake break signs on 6th Street. The City Council stated they are working with the County …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

City Council

Goodview approves $2,645,000 in bonds for street reconstruction

The City Council approved the issuance of General Obligation Street Reconstruction Plan Bonds. The body also reviewed the 2025 audit report and discussed a request regarding dog limits.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes July 6, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, and Sandra Ramirez were present. Councilmember Cassandra Gilliam was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Mayor Klinger added item “b” to the New Business section to discuss a request to have 3 or more dogs from Ms. Toni Schug. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the approval of the amended agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. Mr. Devyn Korish from Hawkins Ash CPAs was in attendance to review the 2025 audit report. He pointed out there were no issues with the audit, and that the City is doing very well financially. He did indicate the Sewer Fund did have a substantial deficit in Operating Income in 2025, but it was because of the increase in costs from the City of Winona for wastewater treatment charges. He answered a few questions the Council had for him. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes to the June 15, 2026 regular meeting, and the June 2026 claims. All voted aye and the motion carried. General Fund $197,791.58 Farmers Market 1,000.71 Water Service Fun …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider street reconstruction plan bonds

The Goodview City Council will meet to discuss the 2025 audit report and consider a resolution for General Obligation Street Reconstruction Plan Bonds, Series 2026A. The specific dollar amount for the bonds will be provided during the meeting.

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Goodview City Council Agenda July 6, 2026 Mtg. No. 13-2026 NOTE: Mr. Devyn Korish of Hawkins Ash CPA’s will be in attendance to review the 2025 audit report. I. Call to order 5:00 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Agenda. IV. Community Comment/Input V. ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Consent Agenda. a) Minutes of June 15, 2026 regular meeting. b) June, 2026 Claims. VI. Council Comments VII. Reports of officers, committees, staff a) Administrative Reports. VIII. Notices and Communication IX. Unfinished Business X. New Business a) ACTION REQUIRED: RESOLUTION NO. 1312, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $___________ GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN BONDS, SERIES 2026A. (NOTE: Due to the fact the actual bond sale won’t take place until Monday, July 6, the full document for this Resolution will be handed out at the meeting.) XI. Other XII. Adjournment NOTE: The next regular meeting of the Goodview City Council will be on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Goodview City Hall.
Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

Goodview City Council approves employee training policy and various business licenses

The City Council approved a revised Employee Education and Training Policy and appointed judges for the 2026 elections. The body also discussed a proposal to allow golf carts to be driven at night, which was deferred to the July 20, 2026 meeting.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes June 15, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Richard Ledebuhr at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Acting Mayor Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. Mayor Ben Klinger was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. Community Comment: Ms. Rebecca Church was present to introduce herself to the Council as she is running for Winona County Attorney. She stated she is going around to City Council’s in the County to answer any questions they may have for her. Winona County Commissioner Mr. Dwayne Vogeli was present as well to provide updates on the happenings at the County. He stated the County is still working out kinks on the ransomware attacks that happened earlier this year, and was wondering how smaller cities were affected. He mentioned that Ms. Lindsey Brandt is the new County Assessor. Finally, he stated the County is also working on a County ordinance to ban Data Centers. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Gilliam moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the June 1, 2026 regular meet …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

City Council

Council adopts five-year street reconstruction plan and $2.785 M bond issue

The Goodview City Council approved Resolution No. 1309, adopting the city’s five‑year street reconstruction plan and authorizing approximately $2,785,000 in general‑obligation bonds to fund the projects. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included hiring two new firefighters, and addressed several community items such as a service‑dog request, a potential donation for Memorial Park lighting, and hazardous‑property concerns. Additional actions included scheduling a neighborhood meeting on the park lighting and planning legal steps for a fire‑damaged property on 54th Avenue.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes June 1, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. At 5:01 p.m. Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Gilliam seconded the motion to close the regular meeting to open a public hearing for the purpose of considering a proposal the Council adopt the City’s Five-Year Street Reconstruction Plan, and issue its general obligation bonds in the approximate principal amount of $2,785,000 to finance projects described in the Street Reconstruction Plan. The City Administrator briefly explained the reasoning for the hearing, and the plan itself. He also stated no one from the general public was in attendance to comment on the proposal, nor did anyone make any comments prior to the meeting. At 5:03 p.m. Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to close the public hearing and reopen the regular meeting. All voted aye and the meeting reopened. Community Comment: Mr. Jim Cieminski, loca …
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Mon May 18, 2026

City Council

Goodview City Council approves business grant and 2026 permits

The City Council approved a $3,000 payment for a business improvement project and issued 2026 permits for mobile homes and food trucks. The council also swore in a part-time police officer and approved two new hires.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes May 18, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Acting Dick Ledebuhr at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Acting Mayor Richard Ledebuhr, Councilmembers Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. Mayor Ben Klinger was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, Fire Chief Matt Kramer, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Acting Mayor Ledebuhr officially swore in part-time police officer Ethan Sense. ACTION REQUESTED: The City Administrator pointed out there is an addendum to the agenda. Councilmember Gilliam moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the May 4, 2026 regular meeting, the hiring of Ethan Gagnon for the summer help position starting May 26, 2026, and the hiring of Danielle Heffner as a First Responder effective June 9, 2026. All voted aye and the motion carried. There were no Council Comments. Reports of Officers, Committees and Staff: Director of Public Works stated Dunn Blacktop is patching parts of 49th Avenue and 9th street this week. These areas were dug up last fall when the city had to fix a coupl …
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Mon May 4, 2026

City Council

Council approves $2.5M street improvements and $2.785M bond for reconstruction plan

The Goodview City Council approved a $2.5 million street improvement project and authorized $2.785 million in bonds for a five-year street reconstruction plan. They also approved an annexation of property at 17138 County Road 23, renewed a liquor license for Rocco's Pub & Pizza, and granted a street closure for the Bumble Stumble event. Additionally, the council adopted job descriptions for mayor and councilmember positions.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes May 4, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. Council Comments: Mayor Klinger wanted to thank the Police Department for all of their hard work since next week is National Police Week. He also stated he along with Mr. Matejka, Sargeant Volkman, Chief Roloff have been meeting with Mike Schueler with One Click Solutions on cybersecurity for the City’s IT systems. Report of Officers, Committees and Staff: Director of Public Works Dave Schultz stated they are getting a new computer for their SCADA utility system to not only upgrade the system but to improve on its cybersecurity. Police Chief Roloff stated he has a meeting with a representative from a nation-wide computer company who has a software program called Whole-St …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026

City Council

Council approved race season for remote-control vehicle track May‑Oct 2026

The Goodview City Council approved a conditional use permit allowing a remote‑control vehicle racetrack to operate from May 15 to October 31, 2026, while keeping the Saturday quitting time at 10:00 p.m. The council also approved three‑or‑more‑dog permits for four residents, and accepted the Business Assistance and Improvement Program application from Kickass Beef Jerky. The consent agenda, including the April 6 minutes and April 2026 claims totaling $285,906.08, was adopted. A new full‑time police officer was reported to start on July 1, 2026.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes April 20, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Mayor Klinger indicated that part-time police officer Ethan Sense was unable to make it tonight, so there will be no swearing in. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the April 6, 2026 regular meeting, and the April 2026 claims. General Fund $186,625.89 Equipment Replacement 11,397.72 Econ Development 8,085.00 2026A GOB Equip Bond 29.62 Water Service Fund 47,604.43 Sewer Service Fund 32,163.42 ----------------- Grand Total $285,906.08 Council Comments: Councilmember Andring spoke about some concerns around the neighborhood including a down cable by Ken’s Auto Body that holds up the City banners, The Goodview Bar and Grill will be opening on Wednesday April 22nd, and the No Turn On Red sign that is located on 44th Avenue and Hwy 61 needs to …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026

City Council

Council approved sale of The Bar property to Winona Gallery, Inc.

The Goodview City Council approved several actions, including the sale of The Bar property to Winona Gallery, Inc. under a three‑year contract for deed. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑02 establishing salaries for the mayor and councilmembers, and approved a street‑improvements project and other items. Additional approvals covered a temporary liquor license, a road closure for a car auction, and the consent agenda.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes April 6, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Fire Chief Matt Kramer, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. At 5:01 p.m. Mayor Klinger officially swore in part-time police officer Cody Kruckeberg. (Note: Part-time officer Ethan Sense was unable to attend, and will be sworn in at a later date.) Community Comment: Ms. Renee Peterson, located at 830 49th Avenue, addressed the Council in regard to her neighbor who is putting up a fence. She is upset that it is going to be blocking her side yard. Mayor Klinger told the Council if they would like to review the City’s fence ordinance at a future meeting they can, but he indicated he looked at the fence ordinances of other cities in the area, and Goodview’s is very similar. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of both the March 16, 2026 regular meeting and the March 27, 2026 special meeting, …
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Fri Mar 27, 2026

City Council

City Council approves gambling permit for Goodview Bar & Grill

The City Council held a special meeting to review a premises permit application. The body decided to allow the Goodview Activity Group to conduct lawful gambling at a specific local business.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes – Special Meeting March 27, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 8:00 a.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, and Councilmembers Dick Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, and Cassie Gilliam were present. Councilmember Sandra Ramirez was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka. New Business: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Gilliam seconded the motion to approve Resolution No. 1301, a Resolution approving a Premises Permit application for the Goodview Activity Group to conduct lawful gambling at the Goodview Bar & Grill. All voted aye, and the motion carried. Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to adjourn. All voted aye, and the motion carried. Adjournment at 8:04 a.m. ________________________________ Mayor _______________________________ City Administrator
Mon Mar 16, 2026

City Council

Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis microbusiness at 1140 72nd Ave

The Goodview City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then held a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application for Avalon Extracts LLC. The council voted 4‑1 to approve the permit for a licensed cannabis microbusiness with extraction, production and cultivation in an M‑1 Light Manufacturing zone at 1140 72nd Avenue. The meeting also approved a pay increase for the mayor and councilmembers, a joint annexation resolution, and the draft city newsletter.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes March 16, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Fire Chief Matt Kramer, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Gilliam seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the March 2, 2026 regular meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried. Council Comments: Councilmember Ledebuhr thanked the Street Department for all of their hard work over the weekend with the snow. Reports of Officers, Committees and Staff: Police Chief Lonnie Roloff stated the new squad is done and will be delivered hopefully by the end of the month. Notices and Communications: The Council was presented with the Maintenance Department on-call schedule for April, 2026, a thank you letter from the Southern MN Initiative Foundation (SMIF), and information from the League of MN Cities Day on the Hill event on March 11, 2026. At 5:06 p.m. Councilm …
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Mon Mar 2, 2026

City Council

Council approved a new Sunday liquor license for Goodview Bar & Grill

The Goodview City Council approved its consent agenda, which included $632,299.80 in February claims. The council also appointed Alice Zimmer to the Goodview EDA Board for a six‑year term, approved a Business Assistance application from Todd’s Refrigeration, and authorized an on‑sale, off‑sale and special Sunday liquor license for Goodview Bar & Grill. A discussion on council pay was held and a public hearing was announced for the next meeting.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes March 2, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ramirez moved, and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved, and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda which included the February regular meeting minutes, the retirement of Traci Stachowitz as a medical responder, effective 2/28/26, and the February 2026 claims. Claims: General Fund $244,844.60 Equip. Replacement 30,341.90 Econ Dev Authority 8,117.60 2014 Utility Project 1,075.00 2018A Gen. Oblig. Bonds 1,075.00 2022A Gen. Oblig. Bonds 1,075.00 Water Service Fund 123,211.30 Sewer Service Fund 222,559.40 ----------------- Grand Total $632,299.80 Council Comments: Councilmember Ledebuhr thanked Dave Schultz and the street department for fixing the sewer issue located next to his house. Reports of Officers, Committees and Staff: Director of Public Works Dave Schultz said thank you to Traci for all of her years at the Fire …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026

City Council

City Council approved a three‑year $7,400 police policy outsourcing contract

The Goodview City Council approved several items, including a three‑year contract with LETAC to update the police department’s policy manual at an approximate cost of $7,400 in 2026. The council also approved a contract for the Goodview Compost Site, an off‑sale liquor license for Kickass Store, LLC, and a gambling‑license exemption for the Fire Department Relief Association. A presentation on spongy moth management was given, but no action was taken on it.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes February 9, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Gilliam seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the January 26, 2026 regular meeting. All voted aye and the motion carried. Council Comments: Councilmember Ledebuhr congratulated Mayor Klinger on his presentation at the League of Women’s Voters/CJCC forum on January 31, 2026. Mayor Klinger informed the Council that he will not be running for re-election as he will be running for Winona County Sheriff. There were no Reports of Officers, Committees and Staff. Notices and Communications: The Council was presented with the Maintenance Department on-call schedule for March, 2026. There was no Unfinished Business. New Business: There was a presentation by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture pertaining to Spongy Moth …
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Mon Jan 26, 2026

City Council

Goodview Council approves rezoning for 1140 72nd Avenue and property sale

The City Council approved the rezoning of a property to light manufacturing and authorized the sale of real property at 4054 6th Street. The body also approved the 2026 Water and Sewer Fund budgets and updated the city fee schedule.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes January 26, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, Sandra Ramirez and Cassandra Gilliam were present. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, Deputy Fire Chief Shane Ives, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: The City Administrator pointed out there were a couple of errors on the original agenda, so he put together an entirely new one for the meeting. Councilmember Ramirez moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the amended agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. Community Comment: Mr. Andrew Schmidt, 870 47th Avenue, addressed the Council and asked what they are planning on doing about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in the area. Mayor Klinger asked Police Chief Roloff to answer the question. Chief Roloff stated ICE is no longer in the area and no longer needed to be dealt with. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of the January 5, 2026 regular meeting, the January 2026 claims, the Goodview Fire and First Responder rosters – including the Department officers for 2026, and the bond payments due in February 2026. All vo …
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Mon Jan 5, 2026

City Council

Council adopted the 2025 Winona County Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Goodview City Council approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and Task Order #5 for the 2026 Street Improvements project. It authorized final payments of $2,000 to Rocco’s and $2,500 to Remlinger Muscle Cars for business improvement programs. The Council adopted Resolution No. 1293 to adopt the 2025 Winona County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Staff presented draft 2026 water and sewer budgets proposing a 3% water rate increase and a 24% sewer rate increase.

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City of Goodview City Council Minutes January 5, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ben Klinger at 5:00 p.m. Upon Roll Call: Mayor Ben Klinger, Councilmembers Richard Ledebuhr, Charlie Andring, and Cassandra Gilliam were present. Councilmember Sandra Ramirez was absent. City Staff Present: City Administrator Dan Matejka, Director of Public Works Dave Schultz, Police Chief Lonnie Roloff, Fire Chief Matt Kramer, and Office Support Receptionist Cierra Janikowski. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Andring moved and Councilmember Gilliam seconded the motion to approve the agenda. All voted aye and the motion carried. There was no Community Comment. ACTION REQUESTED: Councilmember Ledebuhr moved and Councilmember Andring seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which included the minutes of both the December 15, 2025 regular meeting, and the December 29, 2025 special meeting, and the December 2025 claims. Councilmember Gilliam asked a couple of questions, and was given answers, about two specific payments that were made. General Fund $162,976.07 Water Service Fund 41,606.87 Sewer Service Fund 24,588.45 ----------------- Grand Total $229,171.39 There were no Council Comments. Reports of Officers, Committees and Staff: Police Chief Roloff gave the Council a verbal history report on the number of calls the Police Department has responded to over the years. He stated that from 2014-2022 they responded to approxim …
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🌐 County-level context (Winona County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,145 (23,937 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$949/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy13.1% (low numeracy 21% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$2.9M
Annual budget
$2.8M
Debt outstanding
2
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$2.9M
Spending$2.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load

Outstanding debt$2.8M
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.518
All kids
0.505
Black kids
0.361

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