September 9, 2024

Posted: September 10, 2024

Present: Bohr, Holthaus, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau.
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Art Uhlenhake, 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 a report on Ossian Fest and discussed Ossian’s 175th Anniversary Celebration for 2025.

Mayor Beckman addressed those in attendance regarding meeting decorum and expectations.

Council reviewed the submitted police report for August along with information regarding cars traveling in alleys and on Becker Avenue.

Lienau made a motion approving the following consent items: August 5, 2024 council minutes, clerk’s reports, and the monthly bills; second by Knutson, carried. Going forward, building permits, alcohol beverage permits and cigarette permits will be included with the consent agenda items.

Lienau made a motion to set a public hearing time and date for 5:00pm on October 5, 2024 for the purpose of amending the FY25 budget; second by Langreck, carried.

Lienau made a motion to approve the Annual Financial Report and Street Finance Report; second by Holthaus, carried.

Outdoor trash containers were discussed.

Printer options at City Hall were tabled to gather more information.

Langreck made a motion approving Corrpor Waterworks Contract – Plan C for the inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment in the water tower, second by Knutson, carried

Nuisance properties were discussed.

Holthaus made a motion approving a building permit for Randy Nesvik; second by Knutson, carried.

Lienau made a motion to purchase a speed feedback sign; second by Knutson, carried.

The council had a general discussion regarding consent agenda items, Halloween, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Fall Clean-up.

Lienau made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Langreck; carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.