Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 

City of Porter 

April 7, 2025 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 Petersen and Judy Verschelde.   

 

Mayor Donald Verschelde called for the reading of the minutes of the March 3, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.  Minutes were approved as read in a motion by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Petersen. All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

Also present was Linda & Ken Hennen & Ryan Westphal. 

 

A motion was made by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Petersen to approve the mowing bid to Hennen’s Lawn Service.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

The city may look at burning the dump grounds tomorrow. 

 

A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Josh Sumption, to allow Porter Town & Country to use the firehall for clerking on April 12, 2025.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

A motion was made by Pat Vlaminck, seconded by Craig Petersen to apply for a USDA Grant for a fire truck for the City of Porter.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

A motion was made by Josh Sumption, seconded by Craig Petersen on the Liability Coverage Waiver form and the city does not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by MN Statute 466.05.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

427,000 gallons of water used. 

 

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

 

A motion was made by Craig Petersen, seconded by Pat Vlaminck, to adjourn the meeting.  All were in favor with none opposed, and the motion was carried. 

 

Kim Jelen 

Clerk