The Town of Artesian Council met on July 11, 2018, in regular session at the Artesian Community Center. Council Member K. Effling called the meeting to order with Council Member C. Danek, Council Member S. Richard and Finance Officer G. Effling present.  Also present were Tom Fridley and Rich Danek.

The minutes of the June 13th, 2018, meeting were read; motion to approve by Danek, seconded by Richard; motion carried. Finance Officer reports were read; motion to approve by Danek, seconded by Richard; motion carried. The following vouchers were presented for the month; motion to approve by Danek, seconded by Richard; motion carried.

USDA – $1,116.00

Xcel Energy – $1,025.04

 Artesian Fire Department – $125.00

Candace Danek – $120.00

Dawson Construction Inc. – $1,078.87

Gwen Effling – $500.00

Kurt Effling – $80.00

Farmers Elevator – $141.71

Tom Fridley – $1,260.00

Local Lumber Supply Inc. – $51.08

Muth Electric – $265.22

Susan Richard – $80.00

Sioux City Foundry Co. – $585.00

Old Business:

Streets – gravel – The board discussed the streets that received gravel and the plan to add more gravel to additional streets, motion by Danek, seconded by Richard; motion carried. 

Sewer/Lagoon – The board discussed, taking bids on repairing some sewer lines and lagoon repair.

Sewer/Garbage – The board reviewed billings.

Park – There was discussion on the bath house at the city campground and taking bids on re-tinning the structure. Discussion on the playground equipment was held. 

New Business: Susan Richard resigned from her position, effective immediately. This leaves an open position for her remaining two years. The City Board wishes to thank her for the 13 years of service that she completed with the City of Artesian.  

There being no further business brought before the council, meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2018, at the Artesian Community Center at 7:30 p.m.

Gwen Effling

Town of Artesian

Finance Officer

Kurt Effling

Council Member

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