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Greene City Council approves resolutions, denies extension for unsafe house; residents press for clearer tree and property rules
Summary
The Greene City Council on June 8 approved a package of resolutions and routine claims, denied an extension for a dangerous house at 206 N. 3rd Street, and heard residents request clearer guidance in the amended Tree Ordinance No. 109 and consistency in the mowing ordinance.
The Greene City Council met June 8 and approved a slate of routine business and resolutions while fielding resident concerns about the city’s tree and property ordinances.
The council, presided over by Mayor Galen Lindell, approved the meeting agenda and the May 11, 2026 minutes. It then granted tobacco licenses to Casey’s General Store and Dollar General. By motion, the council adopted Resolution 2026-07, which sets salaries and wages for appointed officers and employees for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 fiscal year, and approved Resolutions 2026-08 through 2026-19 as a block. All recorded votes on those matters were carried by the councilmembers present.
Councilmember Al Zweck moved — and the council approved — a motion denying an extension request related to a dangerous house at 206 N. 3rd Street, a formal enforcement action recorded in the minutes. The council also approved removal of portions of sidewalks on vacant city-owned properties and approved the monthly claims presented by staff.
During public comment, resident Pat Derdinski asked for clarification of the amended Tree Ordinance No. 109. Derdinski said the amended ordinance lists prohibited tree species but does not recommend which trees are acceptable to plant in the city right-of-way, and asked who (Public Works director, clerk, or council) authorizes planting. Councilmember Zweck said he will obtain a recommended tree list from Sonja Hobson and the council will consider another amendment to provide clearer guidance.
Resident Cassie Stroberg raised concerns about conditions at her property at 211 South 4th Street, asking whether city ordinances limit the number of children’s toys or the number of running and registered vehicles in a private driveway. Stroberg said she had spoken with council members who saw no violation. She also said the mowing ordinance posted on the city website appears to show two different versions; the council agreed to revisit the mowing ordinance at next month’s meeting to resolve the inconsistency.
Mayor Galen Lindell reported he has been in discussions with Tom Fennel about purchasing land for the cemetery; Fennel will obtain appraisals and later meet with the mayor to review numbers. The mayor also noted a meeting had been held regarding formation of a daycare committee.
The council adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
