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Brownsville council approves parcel split, routine consent items and local projects; sets Truth in Taxation date
Summary
At its Nov. 6 meeting the council ordered a resolution approving a parcel split, approved the consent agenda and a magazine ad, agreed to buy replacement fans for the community center, and scheduled Truth in Taxation for Dec. 4; the council adjourned at 8 p.m.
Mayor Jean Meyer opened a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 6 to accept comment on the proposed subdivision of parcel #200112000 (owners Susan M. Reihl and Gerald Walhovd). With no public comment the mayor closed the hearing and ordered that a resolution be submitted approving the split.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included claims payable, minutes from Oct. 2, 2024, certification of unpaid sewer and recycling charges, and a liquor license renewal for Saxon Hall 2.0 (motion: Bill Fitzpatrick; second: Pam Walhovd).
Council members approved a 1/8‑page full‑color advertisement in Visit Bluff Country Magazine (motion: Pam Walhovd; second: Barb Hurley). City Maintenance Dean Twite reported multiple maintenance items: sewer beds prepped for winter, street equipment winterized, Bluff View Manor apartment #9 occupied, pending fire‑department well repairs awaiting a replacement pump, and requests for quotes for a community center water softener and for ceiling‑fan replacement. The council agreed by consensus to proceed with the Pete's Electric quote of $1,801.12 to install commercial ceiling fans and rent a lift for installation. The ballpark/playground was winterized and a skating rink was planned for the winter months.
Clerk Jenna Knight presented a third‑quarter animal control report and a final Driftless Vector Control report and raised a recurring ordinance violation involving tires stored outside, creating mosquito breeding habitat; the council discussed enforcement and Pam Walhovd offered to speak with the property owner. Knight also presented a proposed 2025 levy and reminded the council the Truth in Taxation meeting is scheduled for Dec. 4. She said an ordinance regulating cannabis establishments in Houston County will be submitted to the planning commission on Nov. 21.
With no further business Tim Klug moved, Bill Fitzpatrick seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
