TRUMAN– On Monday evening the Truman City Council heard a number of updates, including one from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Following some activity early on the morning of Aug. 1 in which several individuals attempted to steal the drive-thru ATM from Profinium Financial, Deputy Mike Anderson said members of the sheriff’s office have been hard at work.

“We’re following up on some leads so hopefully we’ll have some answers shortly,” said Anderson.

Council Member Danielle Williams also asked what could be done about excess grass from lawnmowers being pushed into the streets. She said she has a running list of addresses which the city has recently sent letters to.

“Sometimes it’s a little bit and I don’t say anything but when it’s an entire swath blown into the street…,” Williams said.

Anderson read an excerpt from Minnesota State Statute about littering but said nothing in it specified grass.

“I’m not sure what it would fall under. It’s not garbage,” said Anderson. “I’ll have to talk to the city attorney or county attorney.”

City Clerk Melissa Sirovy said that Truman’s city ordinance also doesn’t specify grass, but mentions refuse in streets.

Anderson said he would look into it more and as letters have already been sent to the addresses, the council will wait to see how, if at all, it will proceed.

Utility Foreman Brent Brown also provided updates on a variety of items. He said the concrete for the pickleball court has been poured and that the sport court lining is next, along with the backfill.

“It’s coming along,” Brown said.

Next, he touched on a proposal to have maintenance done on the siren. Brown said the company, West Shore Services, Inc., likely won’t be able to come for awhile, but that as per the contract, the maintenance will be more in depth than the city can handle.

The annual cost for the agreement is $695 and the council approved of a three year contract.

Brown also gave a brief update on the campground project, which has long been in the works but recently began.

Moving to other matters, the council discussed several matters pertaining to the pool. One of them was installation of cameras at the pool.

Williams said there were some behavior issues at the pool last year and the cameras would help when there are problems.

Some options require wifi so the council discussed ways to get that, including renting a hotspot. Council Member Chad Truax said he knew of a company that has security cameras that he thinks would work well at a small cost.

As it’s getting late in the current season, Mayor Jake Ebert suggested setting aside some money, about $600, in the 2026 budget for cameras next year at the pool.

Williams also brought up the possibility of closing down the pool early when there’s not many people there due to poor weather conditions including cooler temperatures.

“There’s no point paying the guards to sit there for less than five kids in my opinion. Personally I would say five kids or less. If there’s not five kids in that pool an hour after opening, shut it down. That’s my opinion,” said Williams.

Some council members did express concerns with people who had purchased season passes. Ebert said it made sense to him but he wanted to check with the pool manager about putting something in place for next year.

Finally, Faith Clow shared with the council that an individual wants to donate a pole and flag on the west side of the cemetery. They indicated they will handle the cement and installing it. Clow asked for permission from the council and also said that something will need to be figured out as far as lighting goes.

“At this point I think we should move forward,” said Ebert.

The council accepted the donation to the cemetery.

In other business:

— The council began discussing what needs to be done for scheduling a city-wide clean up day on Sept. 20.

— The council help a brief preliminary discussion of the 2026 budget.