The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

One applicant was all that was needed to fill the position of Royal City Clerk.

The city council on March 13 approved hiring Jill Hickey to take over the duties of city clerk on Aug. 1. She will be paid $20 per hour, with a work week of 12-14 hours. No health insurance benefits are being offered to Hickey, who will also clean the Community Building.

Mayor Josh Toft and Council Members Mitch Fahnlander and Jim Virelli interviewed Hickey, who was the only applicant for the clerk position.

“She’s eager, she’s excited,” Toft said. “We’re excited about that.”

Hickey will begin lear...