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Stewartville City Council Meeting - August 10, 2026

Stewartville City CouncilTuesday, August 11, 2026
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I'll read the order of the standard for the pledge of allegiance if you're able, please. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Call the roll call starting on my right. >> Councilperson Jackson. >> Councilperson Bradfire. >> Councilperson John King. >> Councilperson Craig Anderson. >> Councilperson Jeremiah Owens. >> Looking for approval of tonight's agenda. Anything else from the staff? Anything from the table? Looking for a motion to approve or to approve the agenda. >> Second. >> There was a motion and a second. All in favor say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? That will carry. Approval of the council meeting minutes of July 28th, 2026. >> I'll make a motion to approve. >> We have a motion to approve. Do we have a second? >> Second. >> Questions or discussion? Hearing none, all in favor say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? That will carry. Ethics and finance and budget. You have the accounts payable, the additional listing, and the electronic invoice. Electronic paid invoice. Any questions? Is there a motion? >> [clears throat] >> I'll make a motion to approve. >> We have a motion to approve. Do we have a second? >> Second. >> Questions or discussion? Hearing none, all in favor say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? That will carry. It takes us to motions and general business. First item under motions and general business tonight will be a public hearing. And it'll be a public hearing on a resolution approving the development club subdivision. Final plat. The public hearing >> [clears throat] >> The public hearing is is to consider the final plan for Stirrup or subdivision. As you may recall, the plan change change will allow for a cart garage to be built by Adamsons. It also brought back to the updated subdivision declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions, which says they've been revised to ensure no other type of business may be conducted on that property. The review was held on July 13th with the Adamsons, Jason Cappas from GQ, and HOA property owners. Following the presentation of the project and the updated covenants, all attendees expressed their agreement and support for the project as presented. So, the planning commission reviewed the plan at their August 4th meeting and recommending approval. I will now close the regular meeting and open the public hearing. Do we have any questions or any written or oral statements? >> None. >> Do we have anyone in the audience that would like to speak? >> I had that one question. Why Why wasn't this all done at when he sold the property? So, he sold the property as till they decided they were going to build something different on it instead of the way it was? >> Uh my understanding of what went on when he sold the property, he was told by the previous owner that he was allowed to do this. And then we allowed him to build there. And then when we went we started looking at the old covenants and restrictions and stuff, we found out that no, it wasn't as it was said. And that's why we had advised him and the planning commission and the planning clerk advised him to meet with all the homeowners. >> Did Did we all sign off that the property was supposed to go to him? I I just kind of thought thought it was kind of done and hadn't been changed at that time. >> Well, they had He He I hate to speak for him, but he I think I'm correct, he was under the understanding that he was allowed to do that when he bought the property. And that wasn't so after we got digging into it and stuff. >> Okay, can I ask you Are you asking when it was changed the zone change was by the problem >> Well, he again told us that this has got to be changed in order to sell this. >> Right. >> Well, then Well, I guess what part got changed that it was out of our association? >> Yes, just the fact that it was out of your association. So, it still was >> was set up for four town homes. >> Yes. >> Okay. And now that's got to be changed because it's building. Cuz yeah, we've had >> that's the plan. >> Good meetings about the building and all that. So, we're Good. Well, okay. Well, I'm glad to hear that. >> I think that's why we advised a meeting with you guys. >> Okay. >> Uh do you have anything you feel you need to say any questions for the engineer from the from the table? >> No, I just want to draw on that. That's a bad parking lot, right? >> That's all parking. >> No, across the street. >> That's across the street. >> right here. That's The building will be right there. Period. >> Any other questions? Any other comments? All right, hearing none, I'll close the public hearing. Back to the regular meeting. So, >> [sighs] >> what the council's action tonight requested is authorizing Mayor King and City Administrator to sign the supplemental declarations. Approval of resolution. You need two votes here on this one, Cheryl. This is two separate motions. All right, first motion will be authorizing Mayor King and City Administrator to sign the supplemental declarations. Do we have a motion? >> I'll make a motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> Discussion or questions? Hearing none, all in favor say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? Motion carried. Second one will be approval of resolution 2026- Excuse me, approving the final plat of Surf Club Golf Subdivision. Golf Club Subdivision. >> I'll make a motion to approve that. >> We have a motion. Do we have a second? >> I'll second that. >> Questions or discussion? Hearing none, all in favor of that motion say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? Motion carried also. Thank you. Now, we'll have to take this to our next one is Peterson's 10th subdivision. Consideration approving GDP and preliminary plan. Planning commission met on August 4th held a public hearing to consider the general development flat revision and preliminary flat for Peterson's 10th subdivision. They are recommending approval subject to engineer and public works review letter and MnDOT comments. So, this will be voted on tonight still pending approval of engineer and public works and MnDOT comments. Otherwise, P&Z there's no problem. >> no problem with it. >> It's all there in front of you. Do you need to ask any engineering questions? >> Mr. Taylor, >> would you like to ask any questions? >> Josh, I think you got yours answered before the meeting. >> Yeah, mine was answered before. >> So, we'll move to the next item. Here, just take it up. Council action request would be approval of the revised GDP and preliminary flat for Peterson 10th subdivision. We have a motion for that. >> I'll make that motion. >> Do we have a second? >> Second. >> Questions or discussion? Hearing none, all in favor will say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? That will also pass. Next will be library construction project. Bennike change order number one on the library construction project. Uh as the library expansion excavation and footings were being completed, the The has encountered additional ground water that is persisting and not going away. To help avoid foundation issues, it is being recommended to resolve with field tiling and sump pump and basket solution to the retention pond. This would entail a change order of $3,823 as outlined in the Baneky quote for information below. Staff would recommend the adjustment with contingency funds being utilized. It seemed uh minutes and the reason for the $3,800. Questions or discussion on this? >> The source was coming from underneath the foundation of the original building, which was unusual cuz we had done it or they had done quite a few soil borings all around. So, it must be springs up in that area and it's just kind of been persisting into the new area. >> Any questions or discussion? Motion to approve the Baneky change order, approve or deny? >> I'll make the motion to approve the change order. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor, say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? That also carries. That will take us out of motions to general business into the mayor's staff consultant reports, mayor's report tonight. We'd like to send our sympathies to the families of Dennis Wentz, Jeff Bunch, Gloria Yenni, Glenda Stace Cole, Ingrid Rocky, and Randy Orin. Bear Creek concerts are getting We're getting an extension on it. Some of the first couple that got rained out said they would come back. So, Wednesday night will be Element. They'll be playing on Wednesday night. That is uh You should come out and watch them. We have F-150 burnout last week. The weather is starting to get just perfect these Wednesday night concerts. And before the concert, if you get out there a little early, stop by 916 churches farmers market. There's going to be some produce this time of year. The things are starting to come in. There's some interesting things out there. Stewie Cruisers car show is this Friday. The Dump Tank will be there. I've got my phone call. Did you get yours? Craig, will you be there? >> I'm okay with that. I'll be there. >> [laughter] >> I will be there to start the show off if you want to. Spend some money for the school kids. That's all I've got for tonight. I'll take us to city administrator's report. >> Um just brief report in your packet. Nothing to add to the minutes. So. >> Any questions for the administrators? If it's not in his report you'd like to ask him. Brent, do you have anything on your mind? >> No. >> No. >> Anything else? All right. Thanks, Bill. Finance officer Kelly, you got a report for me? >> I'm going to be sitting in preliminary budget meetings for next week with the staff and the finance committee. And then the the next council meeting will have the preliminary budget presentation before the meeting. >> Mhm. >> Okay. What time for the meeting you want to have it? >> Um before the meeting, probably 5:30. If that works. >> When is the preliminary meeting of the finance committee? >> Next Wednesday. >> When? >> 11:30-ish. >> Yeah. >> All right. All right. Public works, Sean. You got anything? Oh, excuse me. You got anything? Any questions [clears throat] for Kelly? >> No. >> No. Thanks, Kelly. Sean, public works. >> I did not get a report put in there this week, but I'll update you on a couple of quick things. The bathroom bids. Uh we do have the plans back now. She's got them finalized. I'm going to work on getting those sent out to the bidders this week. And then we can work on plumbing and get going on that. Uh the Rolling Ridge path out in that same area. We do believe we have that path firmed up. We've been working on it trying to get it firmed up cuz it's been too soft to begin to blacktop and they they said they'd probably get it done the week of the 24th of August blacktop. So, couple things that have been kind of pushed back that we're getting moving on now. So, >> Are you planning on doing any work on the pool when it closes after Labor Day? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. >> We're going to get in there and start with this fall or >> Right when it's done we're going to get in there and camera and see what we can do once we get it drained out. So, >> Any other questions about the splash pad? Yeah. Thanks, Tom. Glad you're keeping your work in good with all the rain. >> Great. >> Uh city engineer, none tonight. Anybody that you leave a report for anybody else? Library director, not tonight. Fire chief, I'm out tonight. We have a special guest appearance. Uh pool director tonight. Do you have a report for us? >> Um Yeah. >> Great with the weather we've had all year. >> Yeah. Uh July we had a busy with how hot it was, just under 13,000 patrons. Uh that does not include swim lessons, which those had ended last Friday, the 7th. Those went well as always. Uh after the third time of rescheduling teen swim still had 230 teens. Um I know the sponsors and the city chamber was very happy we got in the third one. Granted it was nice out, so it worked out well. And as of now, Labor Day being later, you guys can have input on this. Usually Labor Day would be the 31st this year and we're staffed till then for sure. It gets tough because they start school during the week, but we might be able to just have evening open for that one We're kind of going through that right now. The last two weeks we've been piecing together with sports. Um it would have been every day we go to Labor Day. This year it's the same timeline, it's just Labor Day's a week later. So about school goes and >> Are the kids already in school that week though? >> They start. So it gets real tough. >> I don't think I think it might go I think just being open is going to be confusing for not only this public but for the people working there and everything. I think that's my opinion. >> And we can obviously wait and see what the weather's going to look like too. You know. >> What do you guys think? You're talking about college kids being leaving >> No, they're gone. We just have a handful that are not sports. So they would just be there like the next three, four days. But it might if it's cold out, it ain't going to be worth to be open anyway. So >> So then it has to be >> [clears throat] >> So then everything goes back up there again. >> Would you just go like 5:00 to 8:00 That's the only way it would be the only option. >> And if the kids are in school then they really ain't going to come. >> All right, so you're saying So we'll look [snorts] at that one next >> We're looking at it. Yeah. And that's easy. They were open or not. Right now we're planning on 31st. Okay. So >> Got any Got any uh records of concession sales this year or anything? >> I know. I'll give you numbers next month. So >> Break it down. Break it down. >> Slushies and popcorn and >> All right, Jake. It sounds like you did a great job getting this year's food, the community stuff. So thank you for that. All right, that'll will us to the committee commission board reports. >> [snorts] >> Chamber of Commerce, nothing in our packet, nobody here. I suppose there are a couple of things some of the falls things they have coming up. BHA, RA, we have a meeting coming up >> [sighs] >> shortly. Finance. It sounds like we got a meeting coming up. Wednesday. >> Next Wednesday. >> Next Wednesday. Library. >> Maybe next Tuesday. >> Park board meeting next Monday. >> Personnel. >> Planning and Zoning. >> The meeting minutes are in there from last week. >> All right. Public Safety. >> I think we've all been pretty safe this week, the last two weeks. >> Public Works. Ready. >> All right, we're good. >> Roll call. >> Just a short minutes in your packet. And it was an easy item. >> Uh Transit Advisory Committee is not here, so we've got minutes there. Communications, nothing in our packet at this time. Anyone like to use the open mic? All right, that takes us to the final item. >> Motion to adjourn. >> I have a motion to adjourn, do we have a second? >> Second. >> All those in favor say aye. >> Aye. >> All those opposed.