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Votes at a glance: fireworks, liquor extensions, annexation, bonds, cannon shoot and claims accepted
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the New Ulm City Council approved routine consent items including a fireworks license for TNT Fireworks, two liquor‑license extensions for downtown events (American Legion Post 312 and Sweet Haven Tonics), adopted annexation ordinance 2026‑112, authorized $2.28 million in GO bonds, approved a cannon shoot for Military Appreciation Night, and accepted claims paid.
The New Ulm City Council approved multiple consent and new business items on June 2. Key outcomes:
- Fireworks license: The council approved an issuance to American Promotional Events Inc., doing business as TNT Fireworks, to sell fireworks at the Walmart parking lot (1720 Westridge Road) from June 20–July 5, 2026.
- Liquor‑license extensions: Resolutions were approved authorizing American Legion Post 312 and Sweet Haven Tonics to extend their liquor licenses into Minnesota Street for downtown events (Crazy Days, car/bike roll‑ins, OctoberFest, Parade of Lights) with specified street closures and conditions; Director Jorgensson conducted recorded roll calls for those items with all present voting yes.
- Annexation: By second consideration the council adopted ordinance 2026‑112 to annex property adjoining the New Ulm airport; the motion carried (one recorded opposition noted in the proceeding).
- Bonds: The council authorized issuance and set terms for $2,280,000 in general obligation permanent improvement revolving fund bonds, series 2026, and set a sale date of Aug. 4, 2026; roll call vote was unanimous among those present.
- Cannon shoot authorization: The council approved a request allowing the Dwall battery to fire up to three rounds at Johnson Park after the national anthem for Military Appreciation Night on June 24, 2026.
- Claims paid: The council accepted the report of claims paid; the meeting record lists the amount as 7,847,59649 (transcription formatting error). The clerk's office should be consulted for the official amount in the claims register.
Votes that were recorded by roll call show Counselors Christian, Wormka, Schmidt, Mack and President Becker voting yes on several measures; items approved by voice vote were noted as carried in the minutes.
The meeting adjourned after acceptance of claims.
