After a generous donation of $1,000 from Taste of the Trail, which will be added to city funds, the town hall in Whalan, Minn. will be receiving a new roof. Total cost of the project is $2,801.47.
Minutes
Minutes from the September 2016 meeting were read by City Clerk Lolly Melander. Motion by Johnson, second by Halvorson, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s report
Melander read the Treasurer’s Report and bills due. Motion by Smith, second by Chiglo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report and pay bills. Motion carried.
Visitor’s comments
Robert Engen attended the council meeting to ask when the city is going to straighten up the files in city hall. No comments were made.
Old business
Motion by Halvorson, second by Johnson, to have a port-a-potty placed in the city park from May 1 – September 30 to be cleaned weekly. Motion carried.
Signs for the DNR restrooms east of the city will be placed along the bike trail soon.
New business
Motion by Chiglo, second by Halvorson, to opt out of temporary family health care dwelling. Motion carried.
Motion by Johnson, second by Halvorson, to grant a building permit to Butch Culbertson for a deck. Motion carried.
Motion by Halvorson, second by Chiglo, to grant a building permit to Jane Lewis for an arch. Motion carried.
Alleys need to be graded and graveled. Johnson will speak to Danny Sveen about getting the work done.
Septic pumping will be done this fall. Johnson will take names from city residents who need the service done.
One bid for $9,000 has been received for tree removal. The council asked Melander to contact Dave Norby to get a second bid. The matter was tabled until November meeting.