Call to Order: The City of Burtrum meeting was called to order by Mayor Ulbricht at 6:59 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: Add Maintenance Employees inquiries. Juli Scherping made a motion to approve. Irene Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: Correction on the Bean Bake date. Bean Bake is on the 5th of October. Romie Gessell made a motion to approve. Irene Ehlert supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Approval of the Bill: Sara Macho made a motion to approve. Romie Gessell supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Todd County Sheriff: City Clerk gave the council a report. Sheriff Mike Allen was in attendance. Allen gave an overall of what coverage is within the cities. It is based on whatever is needed. This contract has been going on for a long time. Cities are based on the size of the city. Sheriff Allen stated he wishes there were no contracts. With the contract funds, we are able to afford a deputy and half. Romie Gessell states he does not believe 12 hours of coverage is getting utilized in the city. Sheriff Allen said he does not want units to sit in front of the bar. A deputy usually does laps around town that takes 20 plus minutes. Go through at night, 1-2 AM.
Gessell is stating to be seen is not all that bad. Sheriff stated if there is a request of time, they can accommodate. Townships are starting to say something too. But they are not in contracts like the cities are. Sheriff Allen stated hours are fluent. If you want less hours that is fine, he is willing to work with the need. For the most part Burtrum has been pretty calm. Sheriff’s Department responds to criminal or emergency calls only if the contract goes away. With the contract it gives you more law enforcement to come out with all calls. Civil calls would not necessarily be a top priority. You would have to go to court.
Culvert: Mark Throener, owner at Big Stone, came to look at culvert on Chicago to 13. The culvert in Chicago is broken and clogged. Mark explained what is happening is the water is pooling and can’t make it to the next one. The culvert in the ditch is about 1.5 feet higher, so the water can’t get there. To keep it flowing. The water goes to the volleyball court. Still water present. Would have to dig about 16-24 inches. Quote of $6,310 including materials and labor was presented. Mark presented the council with a bid. The culvert would be cleanable. But would allow it to flow. That would take care of that alley issue. Age of the current culverts are about 50 years old. Life span is usually 40-50 years. Culverts can clean themselves. Sometimes grass grows right in it, and you don’t notice it until it’s a problem. Questions: Right before 13, put another culvert to flow. Mark would advise to do this before winter, need to know soon before winter comes. But can get us on the schedule. It is about a 2 day job. Sara Macho made a motion to move forward with the culvert project. Juli Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Lions Park: Mayor Ulbrecht went over the spreadsheet that was presented on Lion Park expenditures. There is a dead tree at the park. Talk about adding a baby swing to the park. Tree removal is about $1100. Lime of about $1500. Discussion was had on the future of the park.
Lime plan for next spring. Budget for Lime for 2025. Order 2 baby swings now. Table the tree removal for the next meeting. Hold off on grills for right now.
Permits: None
Permit Committee: Mayor Ulbrecht talked about getting a committee together to go look at the potential permit to verify the lines and the projects. Talk about getting a property surveyed.
Romie Gessell and Juli Schpering will be on the committee. Irene Ehlert made a motion. Juli Scherping seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
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.
Maintenance Working Inquiries:
1. Stain the swingset. Post on FB and website not to use during a certain period.
2. Look into purchasing more flags for the city streets. Table for Sourcewell funding.
3. Order more Class-5 for potholes? Irene Ehlert made a motion to order a full load. Juli Scherping supported. All in favor. The City Clerk will let the maintenance employee know to order more Class 4.
Succulent Party – 9/13, Painting Party – 9/20, Bean Bake – 10/5
Bean Bake is asking for more donations. The Mayor stated they are non profit. They could use their Facebook page. More businesses would be willing to donate. They would have to reach out, not the city.
Adjournment: Romie Gessell made a motion to adjourn at 7:46 PM. Juli Scherping supported. All in favor, motion carried.
Next meeting is scheduled for October 2nd, 2024 at 7 PM, Community Center
City Clerk Brooke Thieschafer
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