Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mayor called the meeting order at 7:03 P.M.
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 Scherping. All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes: Macho made a motion to approve the May minutes. Supported by Scherping. All in favor, motion carried.
Bills: Ehlert made a motion to approve the bills from May 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 – Requesting to build a 21’x36’ pole shed. Will need permission from the landowner in writing. The building committee will verify location.
Old Business: Sign Location – Sign will be moved when weather is permitting.
Ordinances: Mayor contacted the attorney. The attorney stated there should be a book of ordinances somewhere. The city does not know of the location of the book. Current Mayor has reached out to the former Mayors to see if they know the location. Mayor Gessell will reach out to the county to see if they have any on file.
Grade street and dust control: Herdering did come and grade in May. Mayor Gessell asked for an estimate from them. Quote – 3 Loads of Class 5 – $685. Dust control – $7819.20. Total $8491.20. Big Stone would be interested next year in giving us a quote. Suggestions of getting a request by the foot. No decisions were made at this time.
City Equipment can now be removed from the agenda.
Macho brought up long lawns within the city limits.
New Business: Heritage Club Permit – Permit to sell the raffle tickets. Bobby Veldkamp made a motion to approve. Irene Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Heritage Club is also requesting a temporary liquor license for their event. Irene Ehlert made a motion to approve. Juli Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
City Garbage – A question was asked why do we not have garbage? Discussion was had on getting garbage. The City Clerk will pricing for some bins. More to come.
Impact funds – City Clerk discussed we are needing to spend about $5000 worth of items for our kitchen Sourcwell Projects. Some ideas were discussed: More tables and/or cabinets, roasters, garbage bins. City clerk will get things ordered.
Open Floor
Announcements: There have been additional eggs donated for next years Easter Egg Hunt. Burnhamville Township wants to acknowledge everyone who helped.
Adjournment: Macho made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM. Veldkamp supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Next City Council meeting is scheduled for July 1st, 2025 at the Burtrum Community Center.
Brooke Thieschafer, City Clerk
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