The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7th, 2018 by Mayor Ron Strassburg. Those in attendance included; Ron Strassburg, Carrie Wiechmann, Kevin Rohde, Deb VanHavermaet, and Mitchell Bruggenthies.
The meeting minutes from April 2nd, 2018 were read and approved by a motion made by Kevin Rohde seconded by Deb VanHavermaet, upon vote motion was carried and the minutes were accepted. Next the finance report was read and approved by a motion made by Mitchell Bruggenthies and seconded by Kevin Rohde. The City Council then discussed outstanding/routine bills and upon a motion made by Mitchell Bruggenthies and seconded by Kevin Rohde, the bills were paid.
Regarding old business, 2 bids were gathered for 10 locations in town for trees that need to be cut down or trimmed. The bids were from GE Tree Trimming and DK from Swanville, a motion was made that we will go with GE Tree Trimming, first by Kevin Rohde and seconded by Deb VanHavermaet. One of the swings on the old swing set needs to be fixed and it was noted that the tarp and flags will stay off this summer due to someone keeps tearing them off.
Next, in new business, Wayne Rohde was present, requesting a building permit to expand his shed after Memorial Day, and permit was granted and paid. The mayor Ronald Strassburg had spoken with Sheila McCoy early last week and she would like a building permit to put a 16×24 pole shed. Motion was made by Deb VanHavermaet and seconded by Kevin Rohde. Permit was granted and paid. Sharon Erickson was present, topic was brought up of the noise ordinance regarding a generator that has been running for weeks. Randy Strassburg was present inquiring about the city lawn mower that may be coming for sale, and that they would be interested in buying.
A letter of resignation was received from Beau Kruger that he will no longer occupy the position as city counsel as of May 7th, 2018. This position is now open and will need to be filled to finish out the term which would be until November elections. The city is also looking into filling a position for a maintenance man, but this will not be a full-time position. If anyone is interested, please appear at the next meeting on June 4th, 2018.
City wide and township clean-up day will be held May 19th, 2018 at the Lions Park in Burtrum from 9-11 a.m.
As there was no further topics to discuss the meeting was adjourned with a motion first made by Deb VanHavermaet and seconded by Mitchell Bruggenthies, upon votes motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. The next City Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 04, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Burtrum Town Hall.
These are unapproved minutes
Carrie Wiechmann, Burtrum City Clerk