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Votes at a glance: liquor‑license transfer, ordinance adoption, parks policy and two work orders approved by Lennox council
Summary
At its meeting the Lennox City Council approved a liquor‑license transfer, adopted Ordinance 664 on supplemental appropriations, approved parks and rec policy changes, and approved two work orders: 25140 (base flood elevation study) and 25014 (parks master plan); it also approved a joint‑powers agreement with SD DOT for Highway 44 improvements.
The Lennox City Council took several formal actions at the meeting, approving routine and project items by voice votes.
Liquor‑license transfer: Council opened the public hearing for an application to transfer all liquor licenses for the Only 1 Bar & Grill from Jill Lawrence (Lawrence Enterprises) to Fencing Around Inc., owned by Jack Renschler. No members of the public offered testimony. A council member said the property has been for sale and that approving the transfer would be “beneficial to Lennox.” The motion to approve the transfer carried by voice vote.
Consent agenda and appointments: Council approved the consent agenda by roll call; the packet included a renewed lease with the American Legion (auto‑renewal and higher rate), acceptance of Security Bank infrastructure, several special event permits, a forestry grant (roughly $5,000 with a local match discussion) and three park‑board appointments (Matt Hart, Shane McCarty and Robert Beringer).
Ordinance 664 (supplemental appropriations): Council conducted the second reading of Ordinance 664, with staff saying there were no changes since the first reading; council approved the ordinance on second reading by voice vote.
Parks & Rec policy: Parks & Rec director Christie Kranz summarized policy rewrites that move operational program details to a separate manual, add inclement weather and pool supervision guidance, and clarify park board roles. Council moved and approved the updated parks and recreation policy by voice vote.
Parks master plan (work order 25014): David Lock of Stockwell presented a proposed citywide parks master plan that would use a statistically valid community survey and site audits to generate short‑, mid‑ and long‑term recommendations. Council approved work order 25014 to proceed.
Joint powers agreement with SD DOT (Highway 44): Staff summarized a DOT project to widen and reconstruct roughly one mile of Highway 44 and requested upgraded lighting the city could use for banners and seasonal displays. The estimated local cost for lights is $12,150 (likely invoiced after the project closeout, possibly in 2027); council approved the joint‑powers maintenance and encroachment agreement.
Votes recorded: motions were moved and seconded for each listed item and carried by voice vote; the consent agenda was approved by roll call (Madrill, Swearer, Peterson, Welch, Doherty, Beasley recorded as ayes).
