Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mayor called the meeting order at 7:00 PM.
Attendance: Mayor Romie Gessell Jr., Sara Macho, Bobby Veldkamp Jr., Irene Ehlert, Juli Scherping, and City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer.
The Pledge of Allegiance resided.
Agenda: Macho made a motion to approve. Seconded by Veldkamp. All in favor, motion carried. . All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes: A correction on city garbage, it should be garbage. Ehlert made a motion to approve the June minutes. Supported by Scherping. All in favor, motion carried.
Bills: Macho made a motion to approve the bills from June 2025. Seconded by Scherping. All in favor, motion carried.
Todd County Sheriff’s Report: City Clerk went over the calls for the month
Building Permits: Kathy Marty-Pole Shed
Old Business
Ordinances: Mayor Gessell has been in contact with the City Attorney. Still no Ordinance book has been found. The Mayor will draft a contract for the sign to be moved.
Garbage: We now have garbage at the Community Center. Pick-up times will be Mondays.
Dust Control: .97 cents per square foot. Might hold off this year to help save costs.
New Business
Mike from Todd County: The bin is done. The county should be here shortly with black dirt. The fencing is scheduled, and it should be here in two weeks. More to come with that. The City Clerk will contract an internet provider to see if there is a boost service to have on the property. The council is discussing cameras. The last step is notifying the community about the recycling. The new roll off containers should be here within 2 weeks. Hours will need to be posted. The lock and chain mechanism will be paid by the county. The council will need to decide what direction they want to go. Can look into solar for lighting the area to be used year round. For pick up of recycling we can be on a will call basis or on a rotation. Any questions to contact Mike at the County. The county is close to launching their website, it will hold a lot of information and great resources.
The council had a discussion about hours for recycling to be open and locks. The council agreed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM. Mailers to City of Burtrum residents only. The mayor will let Mike at the County know.
Donations to Initiative Foundation: Ehlert made a motion to do $150.00, Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Rahn’s Oil: Velkdamp made a motion to go with 1100 gallons, Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Bean Bake Items in the back room: Bean Bake has some items left in the back room to move. City Clerk will reach out to someone on the Bean Bake to see what their plans will be for their items in the back room.
Open Floor
Announcements: Heritage Club Event September
Adjournment: Ehlert made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 5th, 2025 at the Burtrum Community Center.
Brooke Thieschafer, City Clerk
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