Present: V. Olach, J. Skeel, E. Seese, M. Drenth, J. Rasmussen, R. Boss, R. Vollmer and H. Campbell.

Absent: Olach

Other:

Meeting called to order by Campbell at 7:00 p.m.

1. Motion by Rasmussen/Skeel to accept the June 2008 minutes as presented. CARRIED. 6-0

2. Motion by Rasmussen/Skeel to accept the June 23, 2008 Special Meeting Minutes as presented. CARRIED. 6-0

Public Input:

Department Reports:

a. Police - NA

b. DPW - NA

c. Street - NA

Committee Reports:

a. Planning Commission –

b. Finance Committee – 2007-2008 Audit Campbell reviewed the audit with the Council

Recreation Committee:

a. Parks – Wooden Shoe is having good summer

Discussion:

a. Men’s 2008 softball tournament revenue will be donated to the Ellsworth Community Park Project.

b. Banners/Wooden Shoes for the Main Street Lamp posts

c. Ellsworth Community Park Enhancement Project: Campbell updated the Council on the ongoing work at the park:

1) Playground area 2) Dock 3) Multipurpose Building 4) Progress

e. The Farmers Market starting August 2 through the fall. On Center St. west of Main Street; At the four corners.

Action Items:

3. Motion by Boss/Rasmussen to approve the Budget Amendment as presented: General Fund/Revenue/ Decrease Banks Township (101-000-6686) from $8000 to a$0) CARRIED. 6-0

4. Motion by Rasmussen/Skeel to accept Alden Lumber Co. - EJ’s low bid of $4600.36 for the Archery Range materials. CARRIED. 6-0

5. Motion by Rasmussen/Vollmer to approve the propane contract as calculated by the Ellsworth Farmers Exchange. CARRIED. 6-0

6. Motion by Rasmussen/Skeel to approve the paying of the bills as presented. CARRIED. 6-0

7. Motion by Boss/Skeel to adjourn at 8:00p.m.

Hellen Allen, Village Clerk