Call to Order – 7:00. Pledge.
Approval of Agenda: Gessell made a motion to approve the agenda. Ehlert supported, all in favor, motion carried.
Approval of May 2024 Minutes: Ehlert made a motion to approve. Scherping supported, all in favor, motion carried
Bills for the month of May 2024: Gessell made a motion to approve. Ehlert supported, all in favor, motion carried.
Todd County Sheriff Report: Concerned about the time Todd County Sheriff’s Department is not spending in town per the contract. Gessell will call the other surrounding communities to see what they are paying. The City Clerk will bring the contract for the next meeting to review again by council members.
OLD: City Clean up Day: The Mayor stated it went very well and smoothly. Two people were there from the company to help. Mayor stated a very good job done by everyone.
Finish Inventory: It is done, the Mayor is in the process of making digital to store on the drive in an excel format.
Bollig Engineering: Went well. A nice discussion. The City Clerk will post the minutes soon. No further discussion.
NEW: Permit: Gessell is purchasing a grain bin for recreational use. No permit is needed.
Heritage Club: Lisa is requesting Liquor License for Heritage Days. Looking for approval. Ehlert made a motion to approve. Gessell supported. All in favor motion carried. Fee is $70.
City Sign Designs: A print out was provided to the council of multiple options for a new city sign design. A sign design was selected with an edit of adding EST. 1884. Ehlert made a motion to approve city sign design. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
The council voted against renting out chairs or tables to the public. Gessell made a motion. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
AED Training: City Clerk will bring some dates and time schedules for as many people to train to the next meeting. More to come.
OPEN Floor: Mick: Culvert behind the house/bar is non-functioning. Washes all the way through the yard. Willing to update, fix it, and shovel away. Mick will fix it himself. Ehlert suggested to look at other culverts around town.
Question about the sewer: A work in progress, getting permission to keep moving forward.
There will be no water. It will be sewer and pavement only. May take years to complete the projects. All possibilities are being looked into. It is a work in progress.
Announcements: Rib Fest July 27th. Volleyball tournament. Ribs at the Cabooze. Any other events? The next event is in September. It will be a sign painting and pumpkin succulents.
Card event went well. Looking for kid events. Looking for ideas. Food drive is an idea. Could rent a bouncy house for kids. Add something for kids on the Rib fest day.
Adjourn: Gessell made a motion to adjourn at 7:28 PM. Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Next City Council Meeting is scheduled for July 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Burtrum’s Community Center.
City Clerk, Brooke Thieschafer
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