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Monday, March 9, 2026

City of Wildrose

March 9, 2026

Wildrose Fire/City Hall

Calling meeting to order for a regular meeting of the City of Wildrose was held in the Fire/City Hall, Wildrose, ND on March 9, 2026. The meeting convened at 7:00pm, members in attendance, Mayor Marlyn Vatne, President, Riley Reisig, V.P., Karla Magnuson, Fred Baldwin and Todd Kragness.

Reading & Approval of Meeting Minutes: Regular meeting minutes for February 9, 2026. Motioned by Karla to approve the regular meeting minutes for February 9, 2026, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Magnuson, Reisig, Baldwin, and Kragness. Vote: Naya; None. All in favor. Motion Passed.

Accounts, Claims, Bills and Payroll: Accounts & Balances were read along with the Gross Production & Tax Royalties.

Review of Bills: General Fund: Visa $271.47, Chamley Pipe $100.00, Bonnie & Clyde $160.00, Catalis $1342.00, DK’s Plumbing $2359.00, Journal $116.28, Ramage Geltel Law $ 1475.00, RDO Equipment $1463.82, and NCC 239.28. Enterprise Fund: Lund Construction $2990.00, Circle Sanitation $2402.05, R&T Water District $2087.98, and Astro Chem $30.00. Motioned by Baldwin to approve the bills, 2^nd by Magnuson. Vote: Ayes; Baldwin, Magnuson, Reisig, and Kragness. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Baldwin, Kragness, Reisig, and Magnuson. Motion Passed.

Motioned by Baldwin to approve the February 2026 payroll, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Baldwin, Reisig, Magnuson, and Kragness. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Magnuson, Baldwin, Reisig, and Kragness. Motion Passed.

Mayor’s Report: Mayor Vatne’s open his report with a complaint regarding harassment voice mail with offensive language and defying Council on verbal agreements. Reisig made a motion for removal of Councilman Kragness. Mayor Vatne advise Council to contact the City Attorney for advice. The city attorney stated she would forward email regarding Recall Petition.

Motioned by Magnuson to have Mayor Vatne call Williston Bobcat and have the Bobcat that was agreed upon delivered to the City of Wildrose, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Magnuson, Reisig, Baldwin and Kragness. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Baldwin, Kragness, Magnuson, and Reisig. Motion Passed.

Mayor Vatne also discussed Semi Truck on Main St. Mayor Vatne read the Wildrose City Ordinance regard trucks on Main St. in Wildrose and plans to fine individuals the who are not obeying the Wildrose City ordinance regarding semi trucking on Main St. in Wildrose, ND.

Engineer Report: City Engineer was unable to attend the meeting and has nothing to report at this time.

Maintenance & Public Works: Lead & Copper water sample has been taken and delivered. The Sump pump has been replaced at the Wildrose Water Tower.

Gravel was discussed, roads in Wildrose need gravel and grading. Motioned by Baldwin to order a load of Gravel and or Rock for roads, 2^nd by Magnuson. Vote: Ayes; Baldwin, Magnuson, Reisig, and Kragness. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Reisig, Magnuson, Baldwin, and Kragness. Motion Passed.

Economic Development: Council discussed ideas for city owned properties and possible projects. Table for next meeting.

Wildrose Foundation: Board member Magnuson expressed interest in interviewing possible new bartender for the Wildrose Bar. Board member Vatne express interest in change board member to Two (2) city council members and Three (3) member from the community. members showed interest. Motioned by Magnuson to have two (2) Wildrose City Council Members and three (3) members of the Wildrose Community Members to form the Wildrose Foundation, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Magnuson, Reisig, and Vatne. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Magnuson, Baldwin, and Reisig. Motion Passed.

Unfinished Business:

Motioned by Magnuson to approve the 2^nd reading of Chapter two (2) and final reading of Chapter 2, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Magnuson, Reisig, Baldwin, and Kragness. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Baldwin, Kragness, Magnuson and Reisig. Motion Passes.

Motioned by Magnuson to approve the 2^nd reading of Chapter eighteen (18) and final reading of Chapter 18, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Magnuson, Reisig, Kragness and Baldwin. Vote: Nays; None. Roll Call Vote: Baldwin, Kragness, Magnuson, and Reisig. Motion Passed.

City Properties were discussed with Economic Development.

Junk Vehicles: To follow through for discussion with attorney and review of Wildrose City Ordinance.

Bid on Sidewalk at the Wildrose Park. Mayor Vatne would like to meet with Park Board members to discuss sidewalk and steel bridge.

New Business: Employee Complaint discussed in Mayor’s Report.

Storage Shed: Storage shed was discussed for the storage at Wildrose Café/Bar. Council member Baldwin will move forward and get prices on stick build shed.

Motioned by Magnuson to adjourn the meeting, 2^nd by Reisig. Vote: Ayes; Magnuson, Reisig, Kragness, and Baldwin. Vote: Nays; None. All in favor. Motion Passed.