Council Meeting - 8/7/2023

The Walcott City Council Meeting was held August 7th, 2023 at 7:30 pm at the Walcott Fire Hall.
In attendance were Mayor Vining and council members Brown, Oestreich, Janowicz, and Rhodenbough. Also in attendance was Jon Kristiansen.
July minutes and financials were read and approved by Rhodenbouh, 2nd by Brown. All approved, carried.
Roads are graveled and dust control applied in town. Roads are good, maybe a couple spots before winter.
Once a year the city is required to submit a water test that requires the test to be driven to Bismarck.
Vining will be contacting the realtor this week to list the old Anderson property now that clean-up is about complete.
There are a number of resident properties that need cleaning. Vining reviewed the list of properties.
Brian with Advanced Engineering spoke to the state regarding our lagoon, confirming that our current process regarding size will work for the short term, but any further expansion in town will require more lagoon space. Vining continues to discuss options with a local land owner. Discussion was held and Vining will continue to look into options and work with the city attorney.
Park Board audit is still in progress.
Kristansen will be collecting pricing on different options for playground equipment.
Discussion held regarding general mailbox situation.
Next Meeting September 11th, 2023
Janowicz motioned to adjourn, seconded by Oestreich. All Approved, motion carried.
General Fund Balance $245,906.90
OTPCO 440.96 & 34.81; Jen S 554.10; US Treasury 459; TJM 6237; ND League of Cities 483; Column 39.60; CHS 9.02
WSG Balance $111,310.32
Brian B. 369.40; FCCU 74.56; WM 1840.14 & 13.47; City of Fargo 14; OTPCO 116.73 & 265.29; SEWU 1377.47; AE2S 90