October 13, 2026
Proposed- Not Adopted
Minutes of Wolverton City Council Meeting

Pursuant to due call and proper notice, a meeting of the City of Wolverton Council was held on October 13, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Jessica Nelson at 6:15 P.M. Council members present were Frank Israelson and Shawn O’Dell.

Absent: Josh Jensen & Jessi Kappes
Also Present: Courtney Ingli

Presentation: None

Minutes:
a. Shawn O’Dell moved to accept September 2026 minutes. It was seconded by Frank Israelson and carried, all in favor.
Bills & Claims:
a. Shawn O’Dell moved to accept the bills & claims. It was seconded by Frank Israelson and carried, all in favor.
Utilities: 1 that we are working on.

Correspondence: None

Engineer/Water/Sewer:
a. Water and Sewer have been good.
b. Waiting on MRWA technician to help fix the hydrant before flushing. There are only four technicians in the state so it does take time for them to get to everything.

Parks:
a. Campground well protection: Shawn brainstormed making a semi-permanent structure, “screw in” post holes to structure around electrical then curb stop around well head that can be removed. Will be planned over winter for spring.

Streets:
a. Wendell will be out to road grade this week.
b. Tim Poels is willing to do snow removal this season again, rates went up because of insurance and fuel costs. ($150 per snow event) Also will send a contract. Frank Israelson moved to accept the bid, it was seconded by Shawn and carried, all in favor.
c. Josh absent so no update on streetlights.

Mayor/City Clerk:
a. Smeby house water is on, where to send the invoice as when John left after water turn off the valve was intact at return to turn water back on, pipe to valve was broken and filled with debris/dirt. Hammonds came out and repaired/cleared pipe. Discussion was had about where to send bill, was decided that since the contractor requested turn off/on that they should be billed for the repair.
b. Building Permit submitted was reviewed. Will do more looking at request and also talk with Josh. Jess will contact county commissioners to see what they decided and get a copy of permit and their contingencies.
c. Friesens: Shawn brought up the city taking over costs of finishing project, and billing to property. Possibly hire Attorney Jason Butts to get this moving asap or discuss with county attorney. Whether it be signing property over to the city, or city getting the project done and billing the property.

Municipal Business Development: None

Motion to Adjourn: Shawn O’Dell moved to adjourn October 13, 2026, it was seconded by Frank and carried, all in favor. Jessica Nelson declared the meeting adjourned. The next Wolverton City Council Meeting will be held on November 10, 2026.

Signed:
Jessica Nelson, Mayor
Attest: Jessi Kappes, Clerk