The Public Hearing, Tuesday, October 7, 2025 was opened at 6:30 pm. Members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Jim Molitor and Tony Maciej. Also, Brenda Schmidt, Gifford Vincent, Clarence Podraza, Corey and Tonya Johannes, Mary miller, Joan Gessell, Val Sobania, Chris Gillyard and Doug Mrozek, Ryan Odden, reporter Sheila McCoy.
The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the amend to the Cannabis Ordinance & allow public input. Mayor Lange gave a presentation on the Cannabis Ordinance and then opened the floor for public comments. Corey Johannes who was considering purchasing the old Rotomolding building in the Industrial Park for cultivating cannabis, as of now he is no longer considering the building. After all present were heard Mayor Lange closed the cannabis hearing and opened the zoning sub division of land in the Industrial Park hearing. No comments were made and Mayor Lange closed that hearing and opened the regular monthly meeting.
Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Carter Loven, Tony Maciej and Jim Molitor. Also present: Jon Archer, Ryan Odden, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy
Minutes of the Public Hearing and Swanville City Council meeting held Wednesday, September 3, 2025 was reviewed. A motion was made by Tony Maciej to approve the minutes. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded Tony Maciej to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
Floor was opened for public comment-no comments.
Ryan Odden, City Engineer, reported there is electricity going to the lift station and water storage building, waiting for the control panels. Odden presented the change order for Milbank increase for spare meters on hand. Carter Loven made a motion to accept the change order. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The asphalt curbing will be completed on the southside of 6th Street East. Swanville Township will not contribute to this project.
Jon Archer, from Schlenner, Wenner & Company, presented the city audit for 2024. Archer stated no significate issues with any statements, errors or any issues that would raise a red flag. Overall, the audit went smoothly. After explaining the audit by Archer and discussion by council, Carter Loven made a motion to accept the 2024 audit. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion.
Mayor Lange presented the Amending Planning & Zoning Ordinance to contain Small Subdivisions, 7.5 Small Subdivisions. Norm Carlson made a motion to accept 7.5 Small Subdivisions. Carter Loven seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The culvert on Forest Hill Lane was again discussed. Tabled
The Clerk has sent in “Your Speed” signs application to Sourcewell for funding. Waiting for approval.
The ordinance on Cannabis will be held next month for approval from attorney on the CUP to add odor condition.
Sandy Lange presented a land use permit to put up a fence on her property. Set backs were approved. Carter Loven made a motion to permit the fence on Lange’s property. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Lange abstained, motion carried.
Maintenance worker, Lonny, informed the council there is a water break in front of the bus garage. This line was put in 1968 and needs to be repaired. It will need dewatering of the area and then the line repaired.
The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Norm Carlson made a motion to approve the claims. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Swanville Center with the Public Hearing taking place at 6:45 pm for the Subdivision lots applications.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Carter Loven to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:40 pm.
Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/Treasurer
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