Michelle Pickett

Key discussions included the approval of financial reports and bills. Project updates from Moore Engineering covered the Sewer Lining Project, noting that all liners were installed and a final walk-through was scheduled. For the Street Project, the southern portion of Charles Street will be asphalt, and the motion to approve plans was passed, setting an award meeting in April. Bids will be advertised for the street project. New business involved reviewing the Chain of Command for city employees, discussing spring clean-up dumpsters, and reappointing Tim Britton to the Airport Board. In old business, the Commission considered the sale of city-owned lots, specifically the Kundert Street lot, which was approved for sale with a minimum bid of $10,000.00, after discussion confirmed it was not needed for snow storage. The status of part-time summer help advertising was noted, and there was a discussion regarding updating city ordinances for empty business buildings and reviewing a Beat Zone & Call for Service Report.

The City Commission meeting included the approval of minutes from prior regular and special meetings, and the approval of financial reports and outstanding bills. Key discussions centered on Moore Engineering project updates, including spot repairs for the Sewer Lining Project and scheduling a meeting for the Phase 2 Sewer CDBG Project. Commissioners requested timely updates on road closures related to upcoming street projects and directed Moore Engineering to proceed with a drainage design near the hospital and select Option 1 for Charles Street improvements. The Commission discussed coordinating with the School on repaving school parking lots via a special assessment bond. New business involved the approval of a purchase for pallet forks and a man basket (resulting in a tie-breaking vote for John Deere), authorizing tree removal on Main Street, updating bank signatories due to an Auditor change, discussing an ordinance on empty business buildings, and considering part-time summer help. The Commission also approved a proposal to hire former Auditor Joe Herslip as an independent contractor project manager for upcoming projects and approved financial assistance for the Airport Board's insurance premium. Old business included the failed motion to advertise the Kundert Street property for sale and the successful motion to advertise the Walnut Street property for sale. The purchase price for the Lincoln Drive property was authorized to be reduced and offered to adjacent neighbors.

The meeting included a review of protest results for a potential street project, with discussions on whether to proceed. Motions were passed to proceed with the project, authorize Moore Engineering to prepare plans and specifications, and begin survey work. The Engineering Services Contract with Moore Engineering was reviewed and will be considered at the next meeting.

The meeting included updates from Moore Engineering on the Phase 1 Sewer Project, Phase 2 CDBG funded project, and a street project. Resolutions were approved to create a Street Improvement District, direct Moore Engineering to prepare an Engineers' report, and approve the provided engineer's report. A Resolution of Necessity was discussed, setting a public protest period and meeting date. The commission discussed and considered the 2026 Budget and health insurance for full-time employees. Updates were provided on smart meters, the Bev's/Rural Grocery Store Grant Application, and Black Mountain Software. The removal of trees on city property was also discussed.

The Turtle Lake City Commission meeting included updates from Moore Engineering on the USDA-funded sewer lining project and the CDBG-funded project. Commissioners discussed a potential street project and decided to call a public meeting for input. They reviewed and approved the 2026 Preliminary Budget, considered the re-zoning of specific lots to R3 residential, and approved local gaming permits for the Dakota Feeder Calf Show and a hospital football raffle. Additionally, they considered liquor license renewals and the sale of a 1995 Dodge Pickup. Updates were provided on smart meters and utility software, and the Beat Zone & Call for Service Report was reviewed.