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Minto council approves $222,984 paving contract, backs Spark Build home and clears $60,074 in March claims
Summary
At its April 14 meeting, the Minto City Council approved a $222,984.23 contract to crack‑seal and seal‑coat streets, accepted several maintenance purchases, agreed to back one Spark Build house with up to $3,500 in city support, and approved March claims totaling $60,074.05.
Mayor Larry Jamieson presided over the City of Minto council meeting on April 14, 2025, where the council approved a series of maintenance contracts, equipment purchases and routine financial claims.
The council accepted a quote from Tri‑State Paving for $222,984.23 to crack‑seal and seal‑coat city streets. The motion to accept the Tri‑State quote was made by Councilman Keith Shutt and seconded by Councilman Lucas Kelley; the motion carried. The council also accepted a dust‑control quote from Ice Dust Control at $0.94 per foot (motion by Councilman Joshua Miskavige, seconded by Councilman Keith Shutt) and approved purchase of four road‑grader tires from Big Jim’s at an estimated cost of about $6,000 (motion by Councilman John Narloch, seconded by Councilman Joshua Miskavige).
Council members approved $2,500 in barricade purchases for Public Works (motion by Councilman Keith Shutt, seconded by Councilman Joshua Miskavige) and discussed trade‑in options for the 2023 loader; Public Works staff member Pat Paschke reported a trade‑in estimate of $6,000–$8,000 and was asked to obtain a quote for replacing the machine.
The council agreed to back construction of one Spark Build home to help address local housing needs, provided the city's up‑front cost does not exceed $3,500. The motion to back the Spark Build house was made by Councilman Keith Shutt and seconded by Councilman Lucas Kelley; Kelley and Clerk Angela Shutt will consult with Lisa Rotvold on next steps.
On finance matters, the council approved the March 2025 claims and financials on a motion by Councilman Keith Shutt, seconded by Councilman Lucas Kelley. The total claims approved for March were $60,074.05. The council also approved a 15.2% increase to the city’s health insurance plan effective May 1 and opted to remain on the same plan.
The council approved eight special‑event permits—including several wedding dates and Minto Days on June 21—(motion by Councilman Lucas Kelley, seconded by Councilman Joshua Miskavige) and two gaming permits (Degree of Honor raffle and a DECA bingo) on a motion by Councilman John Narloch, seconded by Councilman Joshua Miskavige.
The meeting concluded with routine announcements about a city building re‑evaluation by NDIRF, the May 10 city clean‑up, and local meetings including a Walsh County Jail Project session that evening and a town hall on the lead‑and‑copper service line survey on April 17. The meeting adjourned at 9:07 a.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.
