Stewartville City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Financial Reporting Excellence Award
Accounts Payable and Financial Operations Improvements
Schuman Drive Traffic Signal System Project
Sterling Heights Public Library Expansion and Zoning
Summerfest 2026 Planning and Approvals
Public Works Operational Updates and Infrastructure Concerns
Community Safety and Outreach Initiatives
Votes (5)
GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presentation
The Mayor presented the GFOA award to Finance Officer Kelly Grant, recognizing the city's 18th consecutive year of achieving excellence in financial reporting. Both the Mayor and Kelly Grant expressed gratitude for the collaborative efforts of staff and council.
Approval of Accounts Payable and Electronic Invoices
Moved by Unknown [00:05:07] · Seconded by Unknown [00:05:14]
Council discussed the accounts payable, specifically querying the policy and cost differences for tree removal services when the city hires external contractors versus using internal staff. They also addressed the shift towards electronic invoicing to circumvent issues with mail delays leading to late payment fees.
Resolution Approving Plans and Ordering Bids for Schuman Drive Signal System
Moved by Unknown [00:06:08] · Seconded by Council person Bret Byer [00:07:54]
The council considered and approved a resolution for the Schuman Drive traffic light system. The City Engineer had completed the necessary plans and specifications, which MnDOT had already approved. The process for accepting and opening bids was outlined, with an aim to award the contract in late June 2026 and complete the project within the calendar year.
Consideration of Conditional Use Permit and Variances for Sterling Heights Public Library
Moved by Unknown [00:10:50] · Seconded by Unknown [00:10:52]
The council evaluated a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request for an expansion and renovation of the Sterling Heights Public Library, alongside variance requests for reduced rear/side yard setbacks and fewer parking spaces. The Planning Commission recommended approval, citing a statewide trend of reassessing and reducing traditional parking requirements to prevent over-paving, noting available on-street and public parking.
Summerfest 2026 Temporary Liquor Licenses and Parade Route Approval
Moved by Unknown [00:12:28] · Seconded by Unknown [00:13:00]
The council addressed two key items for Summerfest 2026: approving temporary liquor licenses for the Chamber of Commerce to sell beer during a dance on July 3rd, and sanctioning the closure of streets for the parade route, confirming it would follow established paths.
Notable Quotes (10)
Certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting will be presented to the city of Sherburn, Minnesota once again and this year to accept it, this will be the 18th year in a row.
Thank you for everyone for all of your help and support. It's been a good year so far and I'm going to have to wait for my first year here, so.
Sean, I have a question on the tree removal. What's the difference between the city removing trees and someone we hired someone?
That one was one that had trees that were tipping over in the house that we picked up all the packages from. They also had the dead tree, which so we don't go and do those ones, we hire that done.
So far we're just going to be doing a few of them just because the turnaround time on invoices is so short and the mail is just been terrible and then we end up paying late fees or um It's just I don't like paying them.
cannot happen fast enough.
Are we figuring on by fall dinner or pre-winter? We're assuming it will happen this calendar year.
Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 5th to consider one, the conditional use permit request for an addition and renovation to the existing Sterling Heights Public Library.
Most municipalities are changing their parking recommendations so that we don't have to pave the whole world.
Approvals needed for these two items. Number one, our temporary liquor licenses for the Chamber of Commerce to sell beer on July 3rd at at and during the dance at their canteen. And two, to close down the streets along the parade route which are shown in the map below. Basically, pretty much the same routes as been the last
Ordinances & Resolutions (7)
Award received by the City of Sherburn for 18th consecutive year.
Document authorizing the bidding process for the new traffic lights.
Permit sought for the library's addition and renovation.
Requested by Sterling Heights Public Library for building expansion.
Requested by Sterling Heights Public Library due to proposed building expansion.
Approved for the Chamber of Commerce for Summerfest 2026 events.
Upcoming storm sewer system that will change reporting and upkeep requirements.