Minburn council to tighten cemetery rules after unauthorized cleanup

Sep 14, 2026

Councilmembers agreed to amend Cemetery Ordinance 115.13 to prohibit permanent decorations, add a mid-summer cleanup, rename 'Babyland' to 'Infant Lots,' revise pricing, and make the Public Works Director/Clerk responsible for oversight, following an unauthorized cleanup incident.

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The City Council directed updates to Cemetery Ordinance 115.13 after discussing a recent unauthorized cleanup of gravesite decorations. The council agreed to prohibit permanent decorations, add a mid-summer cleanup window, clarify which items are permitted, and install new signage to improve public communication.

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