Mary Vickers

The Council meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered bills and raffle permits. Key engineering discussions involved approving plans and specifications for Improvements in street District #2025-1, followed by a resolution to advertise for bids. The council discussed the allocation of sales tax, ultimately failing to rescind a previous motion regarding a new allocation. A new quote for a Warning Siren was approved. A quote was approved to move a water meter power source. Discussions covered applying for a grant for armory/update LED lights and clarifying utility issues on empty lots. A second reading was passed to amend and reenact a section of the flood ordinance. New business included the motion to hire Rath & Mehrer to perform the audit and the approval of a Renaissance Zone application. Various facility maintenance items, including the Armory roof, election locations, and the CC roof, were also discussed.

The council addressed public comments regarding the reallocation of city sales tax. Unfinished business involved rescinding a previous sales tax motion and reallocating sales tax revenue with a 2-year sunset clause, passing 4-1. Information was provided regarding the ownership and maintenance status of three local roads, and the 25-2A Street project's special assessment proposal did not move forward as the majority of property owners opposed it. The council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact a section of the flood ordinance. New business included the approval of a Renaissance Zone application from Adam Wolff. Utility rates were approved, detailing new basic resident, water usage, second garbage can, business dumpster, and vacation/off rates. A report indicated that the new sign for the civic center will be delivered in March.

The Council approved several matters, including specific Big Screen special permit dates for 2026, and corrected minutes from a previous meeting. A public hearing was held regarding the closing of a Community Development Block Grant for Hydrant and Gate Value Replacement, where no comments were received. Resolutions were adopted concerning protests and directing the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the aforementioned project. The Council approved accepting an infrastructure loan offer from BND. They also voted to hire a researcher to investigate City/County ownership roads and placed a measure on the June election ballot proposing a redistribution of city sales tax proceeds, shifting funds from the Park and JDA categories to the Swimming Pool category. Approval was granted for Deile's request to connect the meat plant to City sewer at their expense. Tax Abatements were approved, and Unison & Bank of ND were approved as depositories for public funds. The official newspaper was appointed as McIntosh County Star & Tribune, and a bid for updating the Badger sign was approved. Water damage in the Civic Center was reported.

The meeting addressed citizen comments regarding concerns about litter near the post office. A public hearing was held and a zoning ordinance was approved to rezone a property from residential to commercial. The council approved a Renaissance Zone application, addressed special charges for a lot, and discussed employee holiday gifts. Other topics included a printer, bids for street work, garbage cans, snow removal, appointments to the zoning and JDA boards, and a sign on the civic center block. Additionally, the council approved a bid to redo the civic center floor, discussed a survey, snow gates, Christmas lights, and a new street light grant.

The Wishek City Council meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. These included a future street project presentation, approval for the city admin to become a notary, and approval of the final estimate for a water project. The council also discussed and approved letters of support for catalyst grant projects. Other topics included a letter of appreciation for an officer, street report updates, selling extra cold tar to Strasburg, approving tires for a blader, questions on the Armory roof, and updates on the CC Roof and boilers. Additionally, there were discussions on a tree grant, upgrades to the Civic kitchen and bar area, barriers for a dead end street, the Community Champ, and plans for a light up the tree night.