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New Prague council roundup: THC ordinance adopted, mayoral vacancy filled, fence variance and other votes
Summary
In the same meeting that advanced a $10.415M bond for a police station, the New Prague City Council adopted a THC retail ordinance change, appointed Chuck Nikolai as mayor following a resignation, approved a fence variance, approved equipment funding, raised a police pension benefit, and appointed a park‑board member.
The New Prague City Council on the same agenda that advanced the CIP bond also handled several routine and personnel items.
Ordinance: On second reading the council adopted amendments to chapter 121 (ordinance number 356, sections 121.02 and 121.03) to allow exclusive liquor stores to sell low‑potency hemp/THC products, following the required publication and posting.
Mayor vacancy and appointment: Following the recent resignation of Mayor Dwayne Jurich, the council declared the office vacant and, on motion, adopted resolution 2560204B to appoint Chuck Nikolai to serve the remainder of the unexpired term; the swearing‑in will occur at the next meeting.
Variance: The council approved variance V3‑2025 by resolution 2560205 to allow a 6‑foot privacy fence within the 30‑foot rear setback at 1108 Olivia Street, following a 4‑0 planning‑commission recommendation and staff findings.
Equipment and pension items: The council approved using $8,000 from a public‑safety fund grant toward outfitting a donated F‑150 pickup (the rural partner will cover the other $8,000). Council also approved an increase in the police pension benefit from $4,150 to $5,000 per year of service effective immediately after staff presented fund projections showing the plan could support the increase.
Boards: The council appointed Brian Pollson to an open park‑board seat without a second interview.
Outcome: All of the above measures were adopted by voice vote; the transcript does not provide roll‑call tallies for each item. The meeting adjourned after miscellaneous minutes and reports.
