August 5, 2024

Posted: August 15, 2024

Present: Bohr, Holthaus, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau.
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Art Uhlenhake, Kermit Oakland, Mike Meyer, Clark Goltz

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Clark Goltz gave an update from the Crown Club and Pavilion events, including Ossian Fest which is August 10.

Kermit Oakland addressed the council regarding speeding on W42.

Council reviewed the submitted police report for July.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items: July 1, 2024 council minutes, clerk’s reports, and the monthly bills; second by Knutson, carried.

Langreck made a motion approving the third reading of Ordinance 99, an ordinance amending the water rates; seconded by Holthaus.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Langreck, Bohr, Knutson, Holthaus, Lienau. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried with Ordinance 99 becoming effective upon publication.

Bohr made a motion to approve an estimate for curb and gutter repairs to the east end of Brooks Street; second by Lienau, carried.

Due to Labor Day, the September council meeting was moved to Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5pm.

Nuisance properties were discussed.

Langreck made a motion to approve a building permit for Jason Halverson; second by Holthaus, carried.

Langreck left the meeting at 6:20. The council had a general discussion regarding railroad crossings, speeding, alleys and street signs.

Lienau made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Holthaus; carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.