Minto council approves north lift station repairs, year-end transfers, claims and special-event permits

The Minto City Council on Feb. 10 approved a set of routine financial and maintenance actions, including a $10,110 repair at the north lift station, several year-end fund transfers, vendor claims totaling $52,107.29 and seven special-event permits.

On a motion by Councilman John Narloch, seconded by Councilman Keith Shutt and carried, the council approved a quote from ND Sewage Pump & Lift Station to install two new 6-inch check valves, gaskets and hardware at the north lift station for $10,110.00. The motion to approve year-end fund transfers and the recorded transfers across multiple funds (a total of $130,742.28 moved between funds) was made by Mr. Shutt, seconded by Mr. Miskavige and carried.

Council reviewed and approved claims and financial statements for January 2025, with approved payments listed in the minutes totaling $52,107.29; a motion to approve claims and financials was made by Mr. Shutt, seconded by Mr. Narloch and carried. Separately, the council approved seven special-event permits on a motion by Mr. Lucas Kelley, seconded by Mr. Josh Miskavige and carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM; the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2025, at 7:00 AM.

Details and amounts recorded in the minutes include a $80,000 transfer into the General Fund and other line-item transfers (Building Fund $25,000 in, Snow Removal $25,000 out, Water Plant & Pipeline $15,000 in, among others) summing to $130,742.28. The minutes list individual vendors and line items supporting the $52,107.29 in claims, including routine subscriptions, utility charges, and payroll items.

Next steps: these approvals are recorded as carried in the minutes; no additional follow-up votes or deadlines were specified in the transcript.