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Klekotki is a medieval mill settlement, historically associated with a water mill. Mill settlements once represented a form of habitation, and in ancient times millers were respected and enjoyed considerable freedom.

The first mentions of the mill date back to 1539 when it was built by the wealthy Rudolf Eck von Reppichau. Sources indicate that in 1560 his estate covered 1600 ares. They also speak of the wealth of the pond adjacent to the mill, the abundance of fish, and the purity of the water, around which the social life of the local residents gathered.

Until 1945, Klekotki was called Rudolfs-Mühle, which literally translates to "Rudolf's Mill." Shortly after the war, the name was changed to "Mill on the Pond," probably referring to the mill ponds located here.

In such a "idyllic" way Klekotki was described at the beginning of the 20th century by the well-known judge and historian from Młynary – Georg Conrad.

"Along the road from Godkowo through Skowrony towards Morąg, lined with two rows of old birches, lies the Klekotki mill in a beautiful, forested valley. Visitors to the mill are greeted by an unusual silence, which together with the murmuring Wąska stream and the rustling of nearby forests, creates a unique atmosphere in this charming place. In the river's buffer zone, forested slopes descend steeply to its current, and ancient beech trees with heavy branches reflect in the water's mirror, especially in autumn when one can admire their indescribably beautiful colors. The water level in the two large mill ponds is regulated by a lock. The mill pond is cared for by a fisherman from Zimnoch, who maintains proper fish stocking, hence there are carp, pike, zander, and eels here. In summer, the pond is a favorite resting place for both young and older local residents. Water from the Mill Pond drives the turbine of the grain mill located behind a high dam. In the mill buildings live the master miller and the forester's assistant with their families."

In 1905, the Wąska river was dammed by building a lock between Dolina (Weeskenthal) and Klekotki. Thanks to this investment, the water level in the Mill Pond was regulated, and the mill in Klekotki became independent from the waters of Lake Zimnocha. Soon, a water turbine was installed in the mill building, providing the necessary energy for the milling equipment.

Initially, the surplus electricity was transmitted via overhead lines to the estate in Markowo, located 3 kilometers away, and later also to the sawmill and some buildings in Stróżyno, Złota, Zimnocha, Dolina, and Borzynów. During spring thaws, when excess water caused intense turbine operation, surplus energy was transferred to the Oberland power grid.

During the war (in 1942 or 1943), under water pressure, the lock broke, causing a large flood in the area, and the local residents collected fish floating on the meadows. Soon, the lock was repaired, and as a rule, it was closed on Saturdays and opened early Monday mornings.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the mill stood abandoned. It was only between 1975 and 1979 that it was rebuilt by the Housing Economy Enterprise in Elbląg. The renovation covered the mill building and the Mill House, as well as the reconstruction of the weir with a rapid, sluices, and the reservoir of the former mill pond. Renovation of the utility building also began under the supervision of the Provincial Conservator of Monuments in Elbląg. However, renovation work was not completed; only the superstructure of the perimeter walls was made from aerated concrete and a complicated division of the interior using partition walls made of hollow bricks was carried out.

In the rooms that were successfully renovated, the so-called wojewódówka was located – a training center for the Elbląg Provincial Office. Since 1990, the preserved mill buildings have been used by the City Hall in Elbląg.