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Council agrees to cemetery improvements, considers stockyard equipment use and other routine business
Summary
Council asked for a bid for cemetery corner posts and solar lanterns, deferred tractor usage rates to the Airport Board, approved disposal option for obsolete hydrants and agreed to bid up to $1,500 on a floor scrubber for the community center.
During miscellaneous business, the council approved a set of routine but locally relevant actions.
Cemetery: Dale Smith proposed adding corner posts and solar lanterns; the council asked him to submit a bid and noted Moore Sisters funds could be used for cemetery projects.
Stockyards and equipment: Norman Asbjornson donated a tractor from the Larry Udelhoven estate to the airport. Candy Zion had discussed possible use at the Stockyards and whether the town could mow along the highway; the council decided the Airport Board should set a usage rate and Mayor Shirley Dyer will contact Stockyard president Casey Philp to clarify town involvement.
Obsolete property and equipment: No bids were received for old hydrants; Kristin Carlstrom moved — and Zach Sharp seconded — that if no bids are received Lonnie Arthur may haul them off; the motion passed. The council also agreed to bid up to $1,500 on a walk‑behind floor scrubber listed as obsolete property at the school for use at the community center.
Why it matters: these items affect small but tangible community services and property management, from cemetery upkeep to equipment available to town boards and staff.
Next steps: Dale Smith to provide a bid for cemetery work; Mayor Dyer to contact the Stockyard president; Airport Board to set usage rate for donated tractor.
