Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 

City of Porter 

September 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 

 

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donald Verschelde. 

 

Council members present were Kim Jelen, Donald Verschelde, Josh Sumption, Pat Vlaminck, Craig Peterson, and Judy Verschelde.   

 

Also present was Ken Hennen. 

 

Mayor Donald Verschelde called for the reading of the minutes of the August 5, 2024, Regular City Council meeting.  Minutes were approved as read in a motion by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Peterson. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

City Clean-Up days is scheduled for September 24th for pick-up; set out on September 23rd. 

 

Proposed Resolution 09.03.2024 

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Porter, in the County of Yellow Medicine and the State of Minnesota that the following sums of money are proposed to be levied for the current year collectible in 2025 upon taxable property within the City: 

Proposed Levy:  $85,422.00 

A motion was made by Josh Sumption, seconded by Pat Vlaminck, to approve Proposed Resolution 09.03.2024.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the resolution was passed. 

 

A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Josh Sumption to approve the Cut Loose Tavern liquor license.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

431,000 estimated gallons of water used. 

 

A motion was made by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Petersen, to pay the bills as read.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried.  

 

A motion was made by Craig Peterson, seconded by Josh Sumption, to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

Kim Jelen 

Clerk 

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