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LONGVILLE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES UNAPPROVED

Wed., February 18, 2026

   Mayor Jocko Kline called the regular scheduled meeting of the month to order on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

   Pledge of Allegiance

   PRESENT: Mayor: Jocko Kline, Council Members: Phyllis Eck, Greg Gilsrud and Neil Tobiason. Deputy City Clerk: Heidi Johnson Employees: Nancy Raines and Sara Putnam. Cass County Sheriff’s Department: Wade Schultz, Citizens: Meche Plaza, Beth Tobiason and Ben Kemper.

   ABSENT: Council Member: Nathan Tabaka, City Clerk/Treasurer: Christina Herheim and Maintenance Supervisor Dean Murray.

   1. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Tobiason to approve Agenda for Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

   2. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026.

   3. New Business:

   a. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to approve Resolution No. 021826 accepting donations to The City of Longville.

   b. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Tobiason to approve Resolution No. 21826 for the delegation of authority for the paying of claims presented to the City of Longville.

   c. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve Resolution No. 21826.A to Contract with a Councilmember.

   d. M/S/P: Eck/Gilsrud to approve Resolution No. 21826.B to Contract with a Councilmember.

   e. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to approve the Skating Rink Agreement for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

   f. M/S/P: to approve the Fiscal Agent Agreement of the Skating Rink for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

   4. Licenses and Permits: None

   5. Old Business: Nothing to report.

   6. Citizens addressing the Council: Ben Kemper inquired about a selling location for his firewood business. Additionally, if they were to become an LLC, they would be required to pay a vendor fee.

   7. Engineer’s report: Nothing to report.

   8. Commissioner’s Reports:

   a. Kline

   i. Police: Cass County Sheriff’s office attended the meeting and presented the monthly report. The council had no questions or concerns.

   ii. Ballfield: The ballfield is closed for the winter.

   iii. Park: Beth Tobiason and Meche Plaza shared several updates with the council. Tobiason reported that she has been pursuing multiple grants for City Park, including one that would upgrade the park well and help pay for two new water fountains. She also provided details about the first phase of the PIP (Poured-in-Place rubber surfacing) project and noted that she’s reached out to the foundation to complete it. Additionally, Tobiason has contacted the Minnesota Twins and Vikings to see if they might donate equipment to the park.

   Plaza added that the committee is organizing a fundraising initiative for the park improvement fund. Flyers will be distributed featuring a QR code linking directly to a donation page on the Parks and Rec website. The committee also plans to create more flyers for bulletin boards and storefronts.

   iv. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to approve the City and Park Committee to seek a park grant.

   v. M/S/P: Eck/Gilsrud to approve the committee request for $200 for 100 printed flyers, envelopes, stamps and to post a donation page on the website.

   b. Eck

   i. Library: Nothing new to report.

   ii. Cemetery: Nothing to Report.

   c. Tobiason

   i. Airport: There are approximately 6,847 gallons of fuel on hand. The selling price is $4.10 per gallon.

   a. Maintenance: The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) lights have been commissioned by the FAA, the airport is fully operational.

   b. Obstruction on State Land: Nothing new to report.

   ii. Sewer: Nothing new to report.

   iii. Land Use: Nothing new to report.

   d. Gilsrud

   i. Streets: Nothing new to report.

   ii. Liquor:

   a. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to approve a working visit to Clerk’s Conference for Manager Raines.

   b. LLBS: Manager Raines indicated that customer volume and sales have decreased this month. Raines also noted the initiation of a new rewards card program at the Bottle Shop. Furthermore, updates to the storage room are currently underway.

   c. Docksider: Manager Putnam announced that the Chilli Cook Off will take place on March 7th at 12 p.m., followed by the Chamber’s Winter Fireworks event at 7 p.m. Monthly music bingo continues as scheduled, and trivia sessions are held every second and fourth Tuesday. Additionally, a Speed Puzzle night is planned for March 31st at the Docksider.

   9. Clerk’s Report:

   a. Hazardous Waste Collection will be held July 15th from 1-4 p.m. by Cass County and Waste Partners. Location will be behind City Hall.

   b. Ehlers Public Finance Advisors sent a letter regarding the potential refunding of existing bonds. After reviewing refinancing options, they decided there was no advantage and chose to keep things unchanged.

   c. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve $100 donation to the Longville Lakes Chamber for the Winter Fireworks.

   10. Employee Relations: Nothing to report.

   11. Administration and Financial:

   a. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to approve Payroll, Payroll liabilities and claims from check #74740-74802 in the amount of $157,760.11 Debit Card amount of $499.30 totaling $158,259.41.

   M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to adjourn meeting at 4:42 p.m.

   Attest to:

Jocko Kline, Mayor

Christina Herheim,

City Clerk/Treasurer 

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