Call to Order: The City of Burtrum meeting was called to order by Mayor Ulbricht at 7:00 PM. The pledge of allegiance was stated.
City Council Members in attendance: Sara Macho, Romie Gessell, Irene Ehlert, Juli Scherping, and Mayor Jenae Ulbricht. City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer.
Approval of Agenda: Mayor Ulbricht adds November Meeting under new business. Also adds Recycling under old business. Romie Gessell to add under New Business a City Raffle.
Irene Ehlert made a motion to approve. Romie Gessell supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: Romie Gessell made a motion to approve. Irene Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Approval of the Bills: Juli Scherping made a motion to approve. Romie Gessell supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Old Business: Romie Gessell met with the guy from the County about the recycling property. They went to Lions Park. Discussed location to the west of the Lions Park Sign. Ideas of a 3 area privacy fence, so bins will not be seen, but the sign can be seen from the road. County will look into the plan, and get back to us. Mike from the County was going to send the County Engineer to finalize all details and measurements. The City does not want to advertise. The county will help with the flyers and communication to the city residents. Size of the pad is unknown at this time. There will be 2 bins side by side.
New Business: County Attorney Contract: City Clerk emailed the County Attorney contract to all council members and mayor to review. A discussion was had on what if there are no cases, and what are the cases. The Council discussed the Contract being very vague. City clerk will respond with all council members in an email to the Office Manage for County Attorney to receive more clarification.
Removal of Tree: Leave tree as-is for now near the Lion’s Park.
Review Quotes for Septics: City Clerk presented all the quotes received for the septic inspections. Irene Ehlert made a motion to move forward with Big Stone Excavating. Sara Macho supported. Roll call was taken. Juli Scherping supported, Romie Gessell voted against the motion. Majority rules, motion carried.
City Signs: City Clerk gave an update. City Clerk met with the DOT to get approval and setbacks of location. City Clerk also received approval to put one of the City Signs to be close to the property lines at Brighter Day Church. Signs will be installed next week.
Loud Vehicles: Irene Ehlert had a concern about loud vehicles. There are some signs posted, but not working. Recommendations to call the Sheriff’s Department and look for ideas. Juli Scherping will reach out to Jennie-O about their trucks.
Snow Plowing: Sara Macho sent Mayor Ulbricht some permits about snow plowing without a CDL, with the size of our city we can have an interim plow for the time being. The current snow plow truck will need to be DOT inspected for the season. Talks about selling the snow plow if we get someone who will use their own plow. More to come.
Renewal of Liquor License for Cabooze: Irene Ehlert made a motion to approve. Romie Gessel supported. All in favor, motion carried.
November meeting: We need to reschedule the meeting due to voting at the center. The November meeting will be scheduled for November 12th, 2024 at 7PM at the Community Center.
City Raffle: Romie Gessell suggested doing a city raffle for a new snow plow to raise funds. Romie Gessell will reach out to the Burtrum/GE Lions club. More to come.
Permits: None
Todd County Recycling Location: Solid waste contact talked with Romie Gessell. The plan is to move forward with the project. Location to be at the Lions Park potentially. Wanted to know if there was a site in mind. Gessell will go out there with Todd County to go over the location. Cameras are included. Do not advise the location. Send out a letter to our residents about the new location. Sara Macho made a motion. Irene Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Open Floor: None
Upcoming Events: Voting November 5th, 2024
Adjournment: Sara Macho made a motion to adjourn at 7:47 PM. Romie Gessell supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024 at 7 PM, Community Center.
City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer
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