The Rural Municipality of Thompson is directing its 2025 operating surplus into a range of reserve funds while continuing work on infrastructure, taxation and community services following its March 11 regular meeting.
Council unanimously approved transferring portions of the municipality’s unaudited 2025 year-end surplus into several reserves, including $125,000 to the bridge reserve and $50,000 each to the replacement reserve and waste disposal grounds reserve. Additional allocations target fire services, economic development and recreation, lagoon upgrades, cemetery needs and emergency preparedness. The transfers remain subject to adjustment pending audited financial statements.
Council also moved forward with the tax sale process for several properties with outstanding 2024 taxes, approving six rolls to be submitted to Taxervice. A separate resolution authorized a tax arrears payment agreement for another property.
In other property-related business, council accepted a verbal offer for the sale of two municipal land parcels, authorizing administration to proceed once a formal legal agreement is received.
Two bylaws received first reading during the meeting. Details were not outlined in the minutes.
Public works updates included repairs to utilities and equipment, spring runoff preparation, Bridge 11 rehabilitation and workplace health and safety, along with street repairs and utility inspections. Council also approved time-off requests for two municipal employees.
Chief administrative officer Melissa Brunel reported on efforts to enhance services at the local medical clinic, including the potential addition of phlebotomy services, and provided information on a proposed 911 service agreement. Additional updates included a 4-H cleanup initiative, a gravel hauling tender and a review requested by the Miami Community Hall board.
Council reviewed financial materials from the Golden Prairie Arts Council, including 2025 draft financial statements and a 2026 budget request.
