Thursday, October 2, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Mayor Schwarzbach called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Council members present: Krystyl Kulbeck,Jon Sheehy, Rich Jespersen, Blaine Ophus.
Staff present: Wendy Kleinsasser,
Public: Jason Terry
Approval of Meeting Minutes: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the September meeting minutes. Krystyl Kulbeck seconded and the motion passed. Rich Jespersen moved to approve the Budget Hearing minutes, Blaine Ophus seconded; motion passed
Sheriff’s Report: None
Public Comment: None
Pivot: Nothing new
New Pool report: The committee submitted a grant for $100,000.00 from the Treacy Foundation
KLJ: Nothing from KLJ. The Mayor will follow up with a call to Dan Richardson.
Bear Paw Development: Brownfield update: Rich Jespersen moved to approve the draw request, Jon Sheehy seconded and the motion passed.
New Business:
Jason Terry requested the contact information for who is certified to put in a water line for use when NorthCentral Montana Water is on line. The Mayor provided it.
Trunk or Treat: A request was made to close two blocks of Johannes Avenue for trick or treating. Rich Jesperson moved to approve and Krystyl Kulbeck seconded it; motion passed.
Old Business:
Community Decay: Of the four outstanding citations, one has been dismissed as the property owner complied with the ordinance. The judge has been in the hospital, not sure when the next hearing is to be held.
Cell Tower: The agreement will be sent to the town’s attorney for review.
Committee Reports: Blaine Ophus reported that Unified Disposal has procured insurance for the next fiscal year at a greatly reduced cost.
Wendy Kleinsasser reported on the Bear Paw Development board meeting. They are considering an in house program of no interest, upfront fee loans to businesses to improve the looks of their storefronts or other improvements.
Mayor: None
Public Works: Tim is working on the trail to the chlorination building. Gravel will be purchased.
Clerk: The shut off list was distributed.
The correspondence was distributed.
Claims: Rich Jespersen moved to accept the claims to date; Blaine Ophus seconded. Motion passed.
General Journal Voucher: Jon Sheehy moved to accept JV 2026-03. Rich Jespersen seconded; motion passed.
The next meeting will be Thursday, November 6.
Anything to be brought before the Council.
Krystyl Kulbeck moved the meeting adjourn, Rich Jespersen seconded; seconded; motion passed.
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