Council Meeting - 7/6/2026

The Walcott City Council Meeting was held July 6th, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.

In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Brown and Janowicz. Absent was Anderson. Also in attendance was Shelly Swandal, Sully Lynch, Paul Huelsman, and Bob Heitkamp.

June minutes and financials were read and approved by Brown, 2nd by Janowicz. Carried.

Bob Heitkamp introduced himself as the ND Senate candidate. Discussion was held.

Sully Lynch, a local Eagle Scout, is wanting to build a new ‘Welcome to Walcott’ sign. Discussion was held and the council asked questions. Vining will work with him on permissions and location. Sully needs to provide a final design with the established year, along with a quote for materials. Council requested that he at least tries to fundraise, and the council would be willing to help cover part of the cost if not fully covered by fundraising.

Shelly inquired about getting a key for the City branch disposal area. Vining said no keys will be given out due to misuse of the area, and indicated that processes surrounding this space will be changing in the near future.

Vining was notified of a tree down in a boulevard, and is working to find someone who is willing to take the tree down and keep the wood.

Glacier Ent will be replacing the culvert near the ball diamond.

Vining continues to work with the rural water group spearheading the curb stop location project.

City Clean-up day did not go smoothly. Vining has been in contact with Waste Management to resolve the various issues encountered, including many items not being picked up, and the extensive list of items not allowed for clean-up, yet are allowed in other disposal situations. It was also noted that Waste Management missed a couple streets.

Vining was contact regarding the old Anderson lot, and given a cash offer. The offer was declined.

The City attorney is continuing to work on notifying owners of blighted properties in town, and outlining the expect action to be taken.

The second reading of the proposed City Ordinances will take place in August. Vining is waiting for the City attorney to finish the adjustments.

Discussion was held on possiblty adding on to the City shop, providing office and meeting space for both the City and Walcott Township, and maintainer space for the Township.

Election results were reviewed. There was a 3-way tie for the open council member position. Names were drawn from a hat and Skoog will contact each nominee to see if they are interested.

2027 budget was approved with a 3% increase over 2026 on a motion by Janowicz and second by Brown.

Water bills were discussed.

Next Meeting August 3, 2026.

Janowicz motioned to adjourn, seconded by Brown. Carried.
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June Balance - $322,945.39
Jen S 778.47; Brian B. 369.40; City of Fargo 14; AE2S 90; NDDEQ 200.85; Waste Management 2255.65 & 13.59; OTPCO 136.15, 471.86, 429.93, 62.49; NDRWSA 275; SEWU 1126.46; Farmer’s Union Insurance 532; CHS 54.76; Lee V 200; Mike B 150; Andrea C 150; Derek R 150; Greg O 75; Cheryl A 75 75; Cheryl A 75