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Winifred council swears in new Ward 1 member, approves sewer contract, website vendor and multiple budget adjustments
Summary
At its June 10 meeting the Winifred Town Council sworn in Zachary Sharp, awarded a sewer contract to Western Mutual, accepted a Liberty PCS website bid, approved several FY24-25 budget resolutions and raised pool fees; DEQ-required PFAS testing was authorized.
The Winifred Town Council convened on June 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Mayor Shirley Dyer called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to newly appointed Ward 1 council member Zachary Sharp.
The council moved through routine business, approving the agenda and the May 13, 2025 minutes on motions by Councilor Rick Baker and seconded by Councilor Cody Isom. The council approved presentation of monthly claims and accepted the May bank reconciliation and financial reports for the pool, library, museum, airport and cemetery after motions and seconds recorded in the minutes.
On capital projects, the council reported that Western Mutual won the bid for the town's new sewer project; a pre-construction meeting will be held and construction is estimated to begin after the July 4 holiday. The council also held a pre-construction update on street work and decided to replace street signs with reflective red signs.
For technology, the council reviewed two bids for a municipal website and—after questions answered by guest Heidi Tungesvick—accepted the bid from Liberty PCS with add-ons. Kristin Carlstrom moved to accept the Liberty PCS bid; Rick Baker seconded, and the motion passed.
The council addressed pool preparations: Jeremy Carr reported concrete work is underway and the pool’s opening date was set for June 20. Councilors approved new pool fees to help cover recent work—family with lessons $125, family without lessons $75, daily admission $3, and swim lessons $40 for the first swimmer, $35 for additional swimmers—on a motion by Rick Baker and seconded by Kristin Carlstrom.
On water system matters, Wes Ehlert suggested inserting a new pipe through the existing line to repair a bulk water break; the mayor will seek a quote from Shaun Griffith to determine repair costs. The council also identified 14–15 old hydrants as surplus and authorized advertising them for sealed bids to be opened at the July 9 meeting.
Regarding public-health compliance, the minutes record that the Department of Environmental Quality requires testing of the town’s two wells for PFAS (noted in the minutes as “P-Fas”) by June 2026; the fee is $800 per well. The council directed Councilor Rick Baker to arrange the required testing.
The council adopted multiple FY 24-25 budget resolutions to recognize unanticipated revenues and expenses: Resolution #2-2025 increases general fund revenue by $42,426; Resolution #3-2025 reallocates $20,607 in library funds across several line items; Resolution #4-2025 increases the museum fund by $17,605; Resolution #5-2025 increases the sewer fund revenue by $245,730; Resolution #6-2025 increases the fire relief fund by $387.95; and Resolution #7-2025 increases pool fund expenses by $5,075. Each resolution was moved, seconded and recorded as passed in the minutes.
The clerk was authorized to replace worn roasters and a small coffee pot for the community center. The mayor said she will speak with neighbors involved in a dog complaint before pursuing formal action.
With no further business, Councilor Cody Isom moved to adjourn; Kristin Carlstrom seconded and the meeting was adjourned. The minutes are signed by Mayor Shirley Dyer and Clerk Cheri Kjersem.
