​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held March 8th, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, Rhodenbaugh, and Oestreich.
February Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
Further discussion was held regarding city file storage. Council decided to utilize the Water Plant for file storage. Vining will get a used file cabinet from work and Auditor Skoog will sort and move all necessary files.
Sewage backup occurred in two resident homes. Jet-way and Glacier Ent have been out to clean the blockage causing the issues. Necessary repairs will be done once the weather warms up. Damage caused was due to flushable wipes used by residents. Council requests that all residents refrain from using flushable wipes to prevent further issues.
Annual chicken agreement for Plankers/Harty was reviewed. Brown motioned to approve, 2nd by Rhodenbaugh. All approved, motion carried.
The 2020 Financial Statement was presented to the City Council. Bennes motioned to accept the 2020 Financial Statement, 2nd by Rhodenbaugh. All approved, motion carried.
Auditor reported that the streetlight by Frances Walker is not working properly. Vining will contact the power company for repairs.
Vining thinks there may be assistance to help update/revamp ordinances through League of Cities. Auditor Skoog will research the process.
Resolution 2019-2 was read and authorizes the issuance and sale of $449,000 Wastewater Treatment Revenue Bond. Motion to adopt by Bennes, second by Rhodenbaugh. All approved, motion carried.
City Council asks all residents who wish to keep fowl within city limits to please contact Auditor Skoog to complete the proper paperwork. Please report any fowl possession within City Limits to Auditor Skoog.
Annual Walcott Equalization Meeting will be held on April 8th at 7:30pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting April 5th, 2021.
Oestreich motioned to adjourn, Bennes 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 74,316.98
OTPCO 32.53 & 423.79; Jen S 554.10; Daily News 57.42; JDF 147.79
WSG Balance 80,564.55
OTPCO 314.77 & 74.16; Brian B. 369.40; SEWU 1388.90; BND 886.46 & 2909.38; AE2S 164.75; WM 1713.16 & 11.25; Shortprinter 97.61; CCE 25

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held February 1st, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, Rhodenbaugh, and Oestreich.
January Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
New Lift Station and monitoring system is working well. City received first 3 months of monitoring for free. Currently waiting on paperwork from Ohnstead Twitchell to finalize the project.
A couple new water meters are not working properly. Vining is working with Ferguson on a solution.
Braaten has requested a building permit to erect two more grain bins on their current property. Oestreich motioned to approve the request, Rhodenbaugh 2nd. All approved, motion carried.
Annual chicken agreement for Jehlik was reviewed. Rhodenbaugh motioned to approve, Brown 2nd. All approved, motion carried.
Council is considering options for City records storage, including the well house or the city shop. Auditor will work on consolidating and boxing records for storage.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting March 1st, 2021.
Oestreich motioned to adjourn, Bennes 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 61,830.46
OTPCO 359.87 & 25.59; Jen S 554.10; Richland County 2627.08; US Treasury 459; WSI 250; Daily News 41.76 & 31.32; JDF 147.79; Elm River Visa 103.95
WSG Balance 78,781.01
OTPCO 218.60 & 57.47; Brian B. 369.40; Dakota Hills 112.50; SEWU 1034.16; City of Fargo 14; AE2S 2771.63 & 6500; WM 1713.16 & 11.25; CC Steel 5023

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held January 4th, 2021 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, and Oestreich.
December Minutes were read and approved by Oestreich, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
Final documents from CC Steel will be received this week. Once approved, final payment will be made.
Water bills were discussed. Various residents will be notified of past due balances and incorrect amounts paid.
Next Meeting February 1, 2021.
Bennes motioned to adjourn, Brown 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 51,597.43
OTPCO 359.86 & 29.79; Jen S 554.10 & 66.03; Sundale Steel Shop 104; Daily News 57.42; RDO 32.50; JDF 147.79; Elm River Visa 575.39; Kylie V 635
WSG Balance 82,443.25
CCE 25; OTPCO 65.86 & 232.88; Brian B. 369.40; SEWU 1197.50; City of Fargo 14; WM 1647.32 & 11.25; CC Steel 21610; ND Rural Water 130

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held December 7, 2020 at 7:30 pm via Zoom, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as posted on the Fire Hall door.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, Oestreich and Rhodenbaugh.
November Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
Various properties around town have been sold, including the Nordic Apartments. Vining continues to work with new residents to ensure they understand WSG payments.
All fire hydrants were checked and are working except for the one near Anderson’s shop.
There was a glitch in the new software for the lift station. AE2S came out and fixed the problem.
Brewzer’s liquor/beer license applications were reviewed by the council. Rhodenbaugh motioned to approve the liquor/beer license for January 1-December 31st 2021, 2nd by Oestreich. All approved, motion carried.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting January 4, 2021.
Bennes motioned to adjourn, Brown 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 51,405.82
OTPCO 371.18 & 27.06; Jen S 554.10; RDO 1881.30 & 346.50; JDF 147.79; CHS 215.68
WSG Balance 99,217.86
CCE 25; OTPCO 72.66 & 171.15; Brian B. 369.40; SEWU 1056.90; USPS 118.80; City of Fargo 14; WM 1643.21 &  11.25

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held November 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm via Zoom, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as posted on the Fire Hall door.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, and Rhodenbaugh. Also in attendance was Chase Julson with AE2S.
October Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Brown. All approved, motion carried.
Chase with AE2S discussed the Intended Use Plan paperwork that will be completed by AE2S by the beginning of December. Chase also updated the council on the progress of CC Steel’s final punch list, needed to wrap up the New Master Lift Station project.
PPE #2 was presented to the council by Chase. Rhodenbaugh motioned to approve the PPE #2 payment, contingent upon completion of the punch list, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
Resolution 1-2020 was read, increasing the monthly user sewer fee to $34/month to cover the New Master Lift Station Project loan payment as well as the existing operation costs. Rhodenbaugh motioned to accept the resolution as read, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
City equipment was brought to RDO for regular servicing and maintenance.
All residents will receive a letter and new water payment slips in December. These slips will include the new monthly sewer and garbage fees and will be effective with the utility payment due January 1, 2021.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting December 7, 2020.
Bennes motioned to adjourn, Rhodenbaugh 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 52,955.74
Walcott Lutheran Church 12,000; OTPCO 393.62 & 28.60; Jen S 554.10; JDF 147.79; Mike B 240; Lies & Bullis 81.s15; Daily News 78.30 & 52.20; Northstar Safety 1461.09 & 199.86; TJM 1550; Farmer Union 350; US Treasury 459
WSG Balance 95,325.47
CCE 25; OTPCO 73.97 & 167.69; Brian B. 369.40; SEWU 932.17; Elm River 10; CC Steel 360,252; Dakota Hills 1611.12; ShortPrinter 116.42; NDDEQ 251.58; City of Fargo 62; WM 1629.69 &  11.25

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held October 5, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, and Rhodenbaugh.
September Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
AE2S will be coming out soon to install the new notification system. All graveling has been completed near the new lift station.
Vining will contact Glacier to have fire hydrants fixed, along with patching the hole on main street. New street signs have been received and will be replaced soon.
The lagoon has been drained and the required testing has been completed and passed.
Due to increase garbage costs, Rhodenbaugh motioned to increase the monthly garbage charge to $18/mo, effective with payments due January 1, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
Council reviewed proposed 2021 Special Assessments. Bennes motioned to include past water charges for R. Anderson and mowing completed at W. Wallace property, 2nd by Rhodenbaugh. All approved, motion carried.
Monthly billing is required on the Schmidt property due to tenant non-payment. Council discussed adding an admin fee of $7/mo. Bennes motioned to add the admin fee, 2nd by Rhodenbaugh. All approved, motion carried.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting October 5, 2020.
Brown motioned to adjourn, Bennes 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 63,889.01
OTPCO 356.21 & 30.45; Jen S 554.10; JDF 147.79; CHS 166.58; Farmer’s Union 350
WSG Balance 92,937.09
CCE 25; OTPCO 51.43 & 72.08; Brian B. 369.40; True North 704.52; NDDQ 198.60; SEWU 825; CC Steel 3900; AE2S 6175.37; ND Sewage Pump 2410.72; Ferguson 44.42; City of Fargo 14; WM 1629.69 &  11.25

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held September 14, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, Rhodenbaugh, and Oestreich. Also in attendance were Brian Bergantine and Chase Julson with AE2S, and Kaelan Akvik.
August Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
The new pumping station has been up and pumping successfully since September 4th. Chase gave an overview of Change Order #1, cutting down the wet well at grade, increasing the total project by $2,385. Oestreich motioned to accept Change Order #1, Bennes 2nd. All approved, motion carried. Chase indicated the station is fully operational, presenting the Certificate of Substantial Completion. Rhodenbaugh motioned to accept the Certificate of Substantial Completion, Brown 2nd. All approved, motion carried. PPE #1 was presented to the council by Chase. Rhodenbaugh motioned to approve the PPE #1 payment, Bennes 2nd. All approved, motion carried. Due to changes in the original project plans, the lift station loan amount will need to be increased to $458,935. Bennes motioned to approve the new loan amount, Rhodenbaugh 2nd. All approved, motion carried. Chase presented the PLC monitoring program to allow for alarm/notification monitoring for both the water plant and the lift station. The estimated $6,500 fees associated with this program will be paid directly out of the Water & Sewer account and will not be added to the total project loan.
Discussion was held regarding future upgrades to the Lagoon. Council agreed to monitor water and lagoon usage and discuss at a future meeting.
Vining provided an update on the purchase of the church property. All paperwork has been signed and payment will be made once all paperwork has been finalized by the lawyer.
Any future fireworks displays will be handled by the Walcott Fire Department. Bennes motioned to close the Fireworks account at Elm River Credit Union and surrender all funds to the Walcott Fire Dept, Rhodenbaugh 2nd. All approved, motion carried.
Now that work is complete on the new lift station, the road in front of the new lift station will be graveled.
Vining will be working to replace worn or missing road signs within town.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting October 5, 2020.
Oestreich motioned to adjourn, Bennes 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 64,528.55
OTPCO 400.27 & 26.01; Jen S 554.10; JDF 147.79; KNDPA 350; Glacier ENT 4554.64; Van Diest 1391.98; Twin Valley Tire 3890; Lies & Bullis 420; Richland Co 396.87; Daily News 60.03 & 60.03
WSG Balance 90,250.07
OTPCO 65.86 & 172.73; Brian B. 369.40 & 15; SEWU 1666.28; Dakota Hills 1087.25; Jetway 1402.50; Ferguson 37.09; Wahpeton Daily 10.44; City of Fargo 14; WM 1629.69 & 11.25; Bank of ND 16328.99; ND Sewage 2700

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held August 3, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, Rhodenbaugh, and Oestreich.
July Minutes were read and approved by Brown, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
After Vining contacted all write-in candidates, Derek Rhodenbaugh has accepted the vacant council position.
Discussion was held regarding the temporary sewer pump control panel. Vining will be contacting ND Sewage Pump regarding rental of the temporary pump.
Vining provided an update on the purchase of the church property. The attorney is currently working on the paperwork and will notify the council once it is ready for signatures.
Roads were graded and then dust treated 2 weeks ago. Mosquito spraying will continue as weather conditions allow.
Some new-style water meters have been purchased for residents in town. Karen from Ferguson provided a project estimate for replacing all meters with the new-style meters, allowing for remote-read capabilities. Vining will bring the estimate to the next meeting for council review.
Issues continue with the water pumping station. Sweeny’s has been out to fix recently, however the current setup is not working properly with any disruption of electricity to the pumping station. Further discussion will take place at future meetings.
Tires approved at the last meeting have been purchased and placed on the tractor.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting September 14, 2020.
Bennes motioned to adjourn, Rhodenbaugh 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 75,706.52
OTPCO 28.74 & 385.53; Jen S 554.10; JDF 147.79; Rustads 564; KNDPA 200; True North Steel 1,126.80; Daily News 52.20; Mike B 59.76; WM 3,882.95; TJM 5,890; Farmer’s Union 310; US Treasury 459; USPS 110; WFD 1,240
WSG Balance 107,449.99
CCE 25 & 25; OTPCO 72.90 & 194.51; Brian B. 369.40 & 43.86; SEWU 1498.07; AE2S 564.05 & 991.95; Ackerman Survey 1073; Sweeney 572.40; WM 1629.69 & 11.25; City of Fargo 14; ND Sewage Pump 4133.50; Ferguson 1238.55

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held July 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, and Oestreich. Also in attendance was Kaelan Akvik, Walcott Park Board President.
June Minutes were read and approved by Bennes, 2nd by Oestreich. All approved, motion carried.
Election results were discussed and Vining will be contacting the Write-In candidates for vacant seats. The council approved adding Kaelan Akvik, Park Board President, to both Walcott Park Board and the Walcott Fireworks checking accounts at Elm River Credit Union.
The sewer pumping station failed over the holiday weekend, flooding all electric panels. A temporary panel has been placed and the system is currently working until the New Master Lift Station project is complete.
Purchase of the church land for the Master Lift Station is moving forward and should be finalized soon.
Roads have been graveled and should be graded soon. Dust control should be completed soon after.
Vining received bids on the tractor tires for snow removal. 3702 for 4 tires or 3358 for newly developed 4 tires, both installed. Bennes motioned to accept the bid of 4 new tires for $3,702, 2nd by Oestreich. All approved, motion carried.
CCR report for 2019 is posted to the website and will be published in the newspaper.
Discussion was held regarding paying Mike Brown $45 plus cost of materials for putting up the new Community Board. Oestreich motioned, 2nd by Bennes. All approved, motion carried.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting August 3, 2020.
Bennes motioned to adjourn, Brown 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 84,171.76
OTPCO 26.12 & 325.31; Jen S 554.10; Lee V 200; Brian B 150; Mike B 150; Derek R 150; Greg O 150; Farmer’s Union 1635; ND League of Cities 438; JDF 147.79
WSG Balance 111,172.67
OTPCO 78.23 & 183.14; Brian B. 369.40; SEWU 1790.87; WM 1629.69 & 11.25; City of Fargo 14; ND Sewage Pump 434.50; CCE 4; Glacier Ent 2800; Shortprinter 97.61

​The Walcott City Council Meeting was held June 1, 2020 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Bennes, Brown, Rhodenbaugh, and Oestreich. Also in attendance was Jolene Harty.
May Minutes were read and approved by Rhodenbaugh, 2nd by Oestreich. All approved, motion carried.
Jolene approached the board with an inquiry to have chickens in city limits. Required papers will be emailed and completed for board approval. Bennes motioned to approve the request, pending signatures from neighbors, 2nd by Rhodenbaugh. All approved, motion carried.
A letter was mailed to all city residents providing details about Clean-up Week June 6-7th.
Gravel & road treatment will be completed soon. KND Roads will again be grading streets in town.
Discussion was held regarding various projects regarding ditches and culverts. Vining will collect bids on the projects.
County will be fixing the 4th street culvert at their cost. Until repairs are made, a road block will remain in place.
Vining will get a quote for putting a different style of tires on the tractor for snow removal.
A building permit was issued to Kayla Moen for moving in a home on the northside of town.
There is currently no update regarding the purchase of church property.
Water bills were discussed.
Next Meeting July 6, 2020.
Oestreich motioned to adjourn, Bennes 2nd. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance 85,782.98
OTPCO 26.83 & 374.88;Jen S 554.10;Daily News 60.03;JDF 147.79;RDO 527.62; Bell State Bank; Lee Vining 900
WSG Balance 110,680.41
OTPCO 93.51 & 301.90Brian B. 369.40;SEWU 2635.19;WM 1629.58 & 11.25