City Council Approves Daycare License and Repeals Drone Regulation Ordinance

The Brown County City Council convened on July 28, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the approval of licenses and the adoption of ordinances. The meeting began with the approval of the consent calendar, which included a new daycare license for Nicole Fuller, an excavator license for ProContracting Inc., and a community event permit for resident Brian Delzer. The council also received various reports to be placed on file.

During the discussion, Councilman Johnson raised a question regarding the redaction of personal information in the daycare license application. City staff clarified that certain identity information is routinely redacted to protect confidentiality, and they committed to improving the redaction process in future documents. Following this clarification, the council unanimously approved the consent calendar.

The council then moved to old business, where they conducted a second reading and final adoption of an ordinance amending zoning regulations for home daycares. Staff reported no changes since the previous meeting, and the council approved the ordinance without further public comment.

Next, the council addressed the repeal of an ordinance regulating recreational and hobby drone flying. Councilman Johnson expressed gratitude for the city's thoughtful approach to governance and acknowledged the positive impact of the repeal on drone enthusiasts. The council voted unanimously to adopt the repeal.

In new business, the council held a public hearing regarding the approval of three alcohol licenses related to the sale of the Ramcota hotel. With no public comments for or against the licenses, the council moved to approve all three licenses, which were transferred as part of the hotel sale.

Overall, the meeting progressed smoothly, with all agenda items addressed and approved without opposition. The council's next meeting will include updates on vacation travel marketing efforts.