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Steamboat Rock council approves routine business, renews alcohol license and discusses alleys, roof and dump site
Summary
The council approved the agenda, minutes, payroll and monthly bills, voided one questioned invoice pending follow-up, renewed Happenings' alcohol license and discussed alley purchases by council members, roof leaks at city hall, dump-site burning and sidewalk responsibility; the clerk will follow up on budget timelines and unlicensed vehicles.
At its Feb. 10, 2025 meeting, the Steamboat Rock City Council carried several routine motions and directed staff to follow up on a range of local issues.
Council member Kevin Pieters moved to approve the meeting agenda; Cory Schurman seconded and the motion passed. The council then approved the previous meeting’s minutes (motion by Pieters, second by Schurman), the monthly bills (motion by Cory Schurman, second by Marc Havens) and payroll hours (motion by Cory Schurman, second by Travis Hollander). The minutes note the council could not locate supporting information for an invoice to MW Rental and decided to void that check until additional information is found. The attached vendor list shows a bills total of $16,585.90 plus ACH items for water testing and utilities.
The council approved the renewal of Happenings’ alcohol license after a motion from Kevin Pieters and a second from Marc Havens. Council members also discussed setting the proposed tax-levy meeting and asked the city clerk to contact Melissa Simmons to clarify the timeline for finalizing budget information and scheduling meetings.
Several local-service and infrastructure items were discussed but not finalized. Travis Hollander and Marc Havens raised the possibility of purchasing alleys adjacent to property they own after a resident pointed out areas used for camping and fishing; council members were advised to consult their lawyer because the property discussion involves council members’ own land and would affect nearby property owner Tracy Moreland. The council agreed action is needed on unlicensed vehicles and directed the clerk to send violation letters. Roofing leaks in city hall were discussed and will be revisited after council members obtain contractor estimates; Marv Veld said he would provide a contact. The council decided against moving the dump site for now but discussed burning the pile more frequently to control volume; JJ Veld suggested burning when snow cover allows. Sidewalk responsibility was discussed and tabled for a later date.
Kevin Pieters moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.; Cory Schurman seconded and the council adjourned.
