Council member Jason Henke chaired the May 15 meeting of the Aitkin City Council in the absence of Mayor Megan Workman. Topics of discussion included the audit and the city-owned “creamery” lot.
City Administrator Mike Skrbich informed the council that some special event permit requests had come in after the agenda had been made. “One is for Paddle Your Glass Off … and the other is for a United Methodist Church outdoor service.” The updated agenda included an Aitkin Anglers fishing team special event and was approved with the addition of an Economic Development Authority (EDA) Committee report as well.
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