The Whalan City Council is proposing to add the covenants of the Hill Country subdivision as an addendum to the city ordinances. A public hearing will be held on the matter in the future where residents can voice any opinions they may have on the matter.
All council members were present at the October 8, 2018, council meeting, including Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson, Owen Lewis, Johnny Halvorson and City Clerk/Treasurer Lolly Melander.
Minutes from the September 10, 2018, were read aloud by Melander. No additions or corrections were requested.
The Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due were read aloud by Melander. One addition to the bills due was made by Melander in the amount of $540 payable to city maintenance employee Lanny Landsverk for mowing in August and September. No further additions or corrections were requested in regards to the treasurer’s report or bills due.
Visitor’s comments
Several visitors attended the October council meeting. The city council is pleased to see city residents attending council meetings.
Landsverk reported to the council that he will be taking a load of items to the landfill that is currently in the back of the city truck. The bed of the city truck will then be empty and ready for winter use.
Wes Harding stated that the DNR placed a porta-potty on the trail for the season for public use, which is quite convenient for visitors and tourists. Harding suggested the city of Whalan send a thank you to the DNR for placing the porta-potty. The council agreed with Harding and will send a thank you to the DNR of behalf of the city and business owners.
Old Business
Tuftin reported on the council work list. Many items on the list have been accomplished. Potholes and road work have been taken care of, drainage issues were addressed, brush and tree clearing and tree trimming has been done, all ash trees in city limits have been identified and mapped, electric poles have been inspected with two straightened, and progress has been made in cleaning out the city shed.
Randy Berekvam will be the primary snowplow operator for the coming winter. Johnson will be the back-up operator.
Halvorson requested the city get a quote to have the box of the city truck spray coated. The council will get a quote and revisit the issue at the November council meeting.
Berekvam notified the council that the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new executive director.
The third AED that the city has will be placed in Aroma Pie Shoppe at the beginning of the tourist season next May.
A letter was sent to a property owner for vehicle removal. As of the night of the council meeting the vehicles had not been moved. A second letter will be sent to the property owner with the expectation the property owner will contact Melander to address the situation.
New Business
In regards to the Hill Country subdivision, Tuftin explained that the city is proposing to update its ordinance manual and updating its map. The city would like to add Hill Country subdivision to the map. The covenants of the subdivision would be included in the city ordinance book so they are on record for the future as the subdivision continues to grow.
As the one item listed under New Business was tabled until the November council meeting, there were no new business items to discuss.
The next regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting will be held November 12, 2018, at 5 p.m. at the city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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