Torey Lehmann

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the possibility of cooperating with Northwood, including cost-sharing and scheduling. They will also discuss placing solar speed limit signs on Highway 18 and County 4, including costs and grant opportunities.

The council meeting addressed various agenda items, including the approval of a raffle permit, building permits, land purchases, monthly bills, and a public safety committee meeting with Northwood PD to discuss cooperation. Other key decisions included approving the purchase of a new truck bed, trading in a skid steer attachment, approving the public works supervisor's report, establishing two new funds (City-Wide Utility City Specials and City-Wide Paving City Specials), appointing a new authorized contact for NDPers Retirement, and scheduling an electronics disposal event. The meeting also included the approval of a law enforcement report and street cleaning calendar distribution.

The council meeting addressed various topics, including the approval of a raffle permit, a bridge loan for Orrdeal, LLC, and several building permit extensions. Building permits were approved for multiple applicants, including The Avalon Theater. The council also approved monthly bills, a law enforcement report, and a public works supervisor's report. A CD renewal was approved, along with an insurance increase for the Larimore Museum. A bid for a replacement truck was approved, and the city office personnel will upgrade utility billing software. Finally, the meeting included announcements regarding Election Day and upcoming City Hall closures.

The council meeting agenda includes a public hearing regarding the Clark Ave property, review and approval of the consent agenda (minutes from August 5th and 21st, and the July 2024 auditor's report), consideration of a beer garden permit, building permits, and payment of bills, including an invoice for legal services. Reports from law enforcement and the public works supervisor will be reviewed, along with updates from various task assignments (budget/finance/audit, public safety, infrastructure, personnel, health/sanitation, and planning/vision). The attorney will provide a report, including updates on several properties. Unfinished/new business includes updates on utility billing, the NDLC conference (resulting in office closure), and the 2025 budget hearing.

The meeting focused on the approval of the City of Larimore Budget for 2025. Invoices were approved from H&H Coatings ($5600.00) and Monsterlawn ($6913.02). The Budget Chairman was authorized to discuss the city audits.