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LONGVILLE CITY COUNCIL

MEETING MINUTES UNAPPROVED

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

   Mayor Jocko Kline called the regular scheduled meeting of the month to order on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

   Pledge of Allegiance

   PRESENT: Mayor: Jocko Kline, Council Members: Phyllis Eck, Neil Tobiason, Greg Gilsrud and Nathan Tabaka.  City Clerk/Treasurer: Christina Herheim, Deputy City Clerk: Heidi Johnson. Employees: Sara Putnam, Nancy Raines and Dean Murray. Cass County Sheriff’s Department: Wade Schultz, Citizens: Steve Shallbetter, Cathy R Finkley, Margart Hutchison, Crystal Vossen Seiffert and Paula Carpenter. 

   1. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Tabaka to approve agenda for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

   2. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2026.

   3. New Business:

   a. Crystal Vossen Seiffert presented on behalf of CDS (Conway, Deuth, & Schmiesing, PLLP) their 2025 audit report for the City of Longville. Council had no questions for Vossen Seiffert and were happy with the presentation. 

   b. M/S/P: Gilsrud/ Eck to approve Resolution No. 41526 accepting a donation to the City. 

   c. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve Longville Lakes Chamber’s request to close the road for the 4th of July Parade, food Court and inflatables. Requesting to also use the City Parking lot for the 4th of July celebration. 

   d. M/S/P: Tabaka/Eck to approve Longville Lakes Chamber’s request to close the main street portion of county road 5 to the intersection of County 5 and State Highway 84 for the 2026 Wednesday Races. 

   4. Licenses and Permits:  

   a. M/S/P: Tabaka/Gilsrud to approve Temporary Liquor License Application from the Longville Lakes Arts Alliance for the following dates: May 1st, 2026, June 6th, 2026, and July 11th, 2026. 

   b.  M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve a Liquor Permit request from Kylie Longerbone for 

 an event at Stuart Park Pavilion on June 13th, 2026.  

   c. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Tabaka to approve the Vendor Application for Lynn Anderson Hunter’s Grill    Mobile for Saturday July 4, 2026.  

   d. M/S/P: Tabaka/Eck to approve Shane and Trish Emerson’s request for a Liquor License renewal for the Woodpile.

   e. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve One Stop’s request for Liquor and Tobacco License 

 renewal.  

   f. M/S/P: Eck/Tobiason to approve Tabaka’s request for Liquor and Tobacco License renewal. Tabaka abstains. 

   g. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Tobiason to approve Patrick’s request for a Liquor License renewal. Tabaka abstains. 

   h. M/S/P: Tabaka/Eck to approve Lisa Thoruds request for a liquor License renewal for Karma Boutique and Wine Bar. 

   i. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Tobiason to approve Scott Carpenters request for a Low-Potency Cannabis Retailer Registration. 

   5. Old Business:

   a. City Clerk Herheim presented the fund Balance Policy and Internal controls Narrative – Capital Assets and Dept Policy for further review by the Council. Council did not have any input at this time into specifications for the policies. Herheim will draw up policy for next month’s meeting for approval. 

   6. Citizens addressing the Council: 

   a. Paula Carpenter raised concerns about citizens plowing Forbes Lane and the resulting property damage. Council decided that only the City Maintenance Department should handle snow removal, and individuals should only plow their own private drives. Council will send letters to those involved notifying them they are not authorized to do any maintenance on the public road.

   7. Engineer’s report: Nothing to report.

   8. Commissioner’s Reports:

   a. Kline

   i. Police: Cass County Sheriff’s Department presented their monthly report in addition to mentioning that there has been an increased call volume, particularly from seasonal residents returning to find burglaries or missing property. The council thanked the department for their assistance and had no further questions.

   ii. Ballfield: Closed. 

   iii. Park: Mayor Kline stated that the Park Board had their first meeting. He also mentioned that Meche Plaza and Beth Tobiason are looking for grants for the park.

   b. Eck

   i. Cemetery: Council Member Eck reported that a resident inquired about the possibility of planting trees within the cemetery. She clarified that, at this time, there are no plans to add additional trees to the property.

   ii. Library: Council member Eck informed the Council that the library is still working on getting a new sign for the front of the building. Snow time to read went well. Prizes were handed out. 

   a. M/S/P: Eck/Gilsrud to approve proceedings with Edward Piniski Construction and authorize payment for the repairs to the library foundation, concrete, steps, and door.

   iii. Airport: Approximately 4161 gallons of fuel on hand. The selling price is $4.60 per gallon.

   a. Maintenance - Somebody drove a vehicle across the south end of the airport near the area where the new construction took place last year, they had sunk into the ground and left a large area of deep ruts which will need to be repaired.

   b. Obstructions on State Land – The plan to acquire the land through condemnation has been abandoned due to cost and the uncertainty of being successful.  

   MnDOT has agreed to increase our maintenance and operations money to cover the cost of leasing the School Trust Land, with this happening we would move into a multi-phase plan:

   - 2026 - coordinate with State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to the grant would include design-only for obstruction removal. Completing this effort prior to obstruction removal on private land will provide a clearer view into the private land to evaluate obstructions on private property. 

   1. Finalize the evaluation of obstructions for proposed removal and receive concurrence with FAA and MnDOT on obstruction clearing limits.

   - 2027– Apply for a state grant for obstruction removal on state-owned land 

   - 2027– Apply for a federal grant for private property obstruction removal (design-only) as cultural resources will need to be completed prior to issuing a federal grant for construction. 

   - 2028 – Apply for a federal grant for obstruction removal on   private property within zoning ordinance restrictions State Grant applications are due by May 15, 2026, the cost is unknown currently, but the application does not require the airport to move forward with the project if the cost is not acceptable.

   c. M/S/P: Tobiason/Eck to approve applying for a grant to start the obstruction removal process.

   c. Tabaka

   i. Sewer: Nothing to Report.

   ii. Land Use: 

   a. Land Use Application received from Melanie Mix to construct a 40 x 60 building on the southwest corner of their property. 

   b. Sign Application received from Mike Tischer for the installation of a 16 x 4 sign. 

   d. Gilsrud 

   i. Streets: The council discussed providing water to contractors and decided, based on previous issues and time management, not to offer this service in the future.

   ii. Liquor: LLBS: Manager Raines reports business is steady with an increase at the Bottle Shop. She will have additional staff for the summer.

   iii. M/S/P: Gilsrud/Eck to approve moving Logan Barton to part time at the Longville Lakes Bottle Shop. 

   iv. M/S/P: Gilsrud/ Eck to approve implementation of a scheduling app for the Longville Lakes Bottle Shop employees.

   v. Docksider: Manager Putnam reported the first puzzle night was successful, drawing 38 participants in ten teams. The entry fee included the puzzle and a beverage, with cash prizes for the top two teams. Trivia continues, and five live music events are planned through August. A bookshelf with games and cards will be added, with donations of such items encouraged. Jeff Paulson volunteered to strip and wax the Docksider floors. After discussing the details, the Council agreed that he should proceed and expressed their appreciation.   

   9. Clerk’s Report: 

   a. Variation in Paid Family Leave- There was a variation in what was withheld versus what was due to the state of MN in the amount of about $150. The City will cover this portion of employee costs for the first quarter.

   b. The Council received notification regarding the Chamber’s Spring Dinner and Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, commencing at 5:00 p.m. The event will begin with cocktail hour, followed by dinner and a meeting at the Anchorage Inn.

   10. Employee Relations: 

   a. M/S/P: Tobiason/Tabaka to approve Bonus Payments.

   11. Administration and Financial:

   a. M/S/P Gilsrud/Tabaka to approve Payroll, Payroll liabilities and claims from check

#74863 -74932 in the amount of $231,452.14 Debit Card amount of $599.34 totaling $232,048.48.

   M/S/P: Tabaka/Eck to adjourn meeting at 5:16 p.m.

   Attest to:

Jocko Kline, Mayor

Christina Herheim,

City Clerk/Treasurer 

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