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Council approves MDOT partnership for Highway 63/Schuman Drive signal; approves licenses and hires
Summary
The Stewartville City Council authorized a MDOT partnership agreement and a $997,000 LLP grant application for short‑term traffic signal and longer‑range programming at Highway 63/Schuman Drive (project cost $1,376,257; city commitment $379,287 if awarded). The council also approved a massage therapist license and four summer public works hires.
The Stewartville City Council voted to authorize Mayor Jimmy John King and city administration to enter a partnership agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for short‑term/long‑range improvements at the Highway 63/Schuman Drive intersection and to support an LLP grant application requesting $997,000 toward a $1,376,257 total project. City staff told the council the city’s commitment would be $379,287 if the full state grant is not awarded.
Council discussion focused on the short‑term signal installation, programming timelines and a longer‑range plan for a two‑lane roundabout. Council members said MDOT indicated programming could occur by August 2026, but construction of a larger roundabout would likely require additional federal/state grant funding and development‑driven demand; the council noted the city would be a cost‑participating partner on major improvements.
After discussion the council moved and seconded authorization for Mayor King and the city administrator to enter the MDOT partnership agreement; the motion passed on a voice vote.
In other routine business the council approved a massage therapist license for Shing Yang Zang to operate at Relax Body and Foot Spa (501 North Main Street) following Homestead County Health Department approval and a favorable background check. The council also approved four summer public works hires — Jerry Newower, Mark Mcder, Jay Clug and Maxim Milan — to staff seasonal operations.
Votes at a glance • Motion to authorize Mayor King and city administrator to enter MDOT partnership agreement for Highway 63/Schuman Drive (LLP grant request $997,000; total project cost $1,376,257; city commitment $379,287 if not fully funded): approved (voice vote). • Motion to approve massage therapist Shing Yang Zang’s application, subject to background check: approved (voice vote). • Motion to approve four summer public works hires (Jerry Newower; Mark Mcder; Jay Clug; Maxim Milan): approved (voice vote).
The council handled other routine consent items earlier in the meeting (agenda, minutes, accounts payable). No public hearing or contested vote on the MDOT agreement was recorded in the meeting transcript.
