Call to Order/Roll Call: The Mayor called the meeting order at 7:01 PM.
Attendance: Mayor Romie Gessell Jr., Sara Macho, Bobby Veldkamp Jr., Irene Ehlert, Juli Scherping, and City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer.
The Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Agenda: Ehlert made a motion to approve the agenda. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Minutes: Ehlert made a motion to approve the minutes. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Bills: Veldkamp a motion to approve the bills. Macho supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Todd County Sheriff’s Report: City Clerk went over the calls for the month.
Building Permits – Martin Erickson. – Table for now.
Old Business: Approval for 2026 County Attorney Contract – A discussion was had on the topic. No decision was made at this time. More to come. Send an invite to the County Attorney to attend the next meeting.
New Snow Plow – Souncewell approved our grant of $45,000 for a new snow plow. Mayor Gessell went over the numbers for the new snow plow truck. With the new purchase the amount is $45,XXX. Mayor Gessell will send the VIN to the City Clerk to get insurance right away. Looking to hire someone to go pick up the machine. Once the truck is back, we will put our city logo on the truck.
New Business: FINAL LEVY – Veldkamp made a motion. Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution 2025-11-5
Santa Day/Christmas Event- December 21st. The Cabooze is having an event the same day. Ideas are having a movie play, games, and gifts for the kids. Starts at 1PM to 4PM. Movie will start at 1PM. Budget of $800 for the event from The City. Ehlert made a motion, Macho supported. All in favor, motion carried. There will be an ad in the Hometown News for 2 weeks prior to the event.
OLD Plow Truck – Discussion was had on how to sell the old plow truck. Pull the invoice from the records for more information on the machine. Discussing a minimum bid. Minimum bid starting at $3500. Bids can be submitted to the City’s email and phone numbers of the Mayor Gessell and Council Member Veldkamp for more information. Put on the website, Facebook Page, Hometown News, and Dairy Peach.
GE Fire Department Meeting – November 18th, 2025 at 7PM.
2025 Noxious Weeds Control – None for the year 2025.
Open Floor
Post a position for a Snow Plow Driver. $30/hour. A valid Drivers License. Facebook, website, Hometown News, Swanville Flyer.
A discussion was had about a snow pile in town, and some safety concerns.
A question was asked when the roads were going to get graded by Herderings. Mayor Gessell was told it will be happening soon.
Internet Update – Just pay monthly for ARVIG. In a couple years it would pay for itself. Table for now.
Sara Macho bought some donations.
Adjournment Macho made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 PM. Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 2nd at the Burtrum Community Center.
Brooke Thieschafer, City Clerk
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