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Paynesville council adopts sign and housing ordinances, approves routine payments and appointments
Summary
Paynesville City Council adopted two ordinance amendments on signage and housing, approved the consent agenda (including a $15,839.50 liquor‑store pay request), appointed Eric Burr to the public works board and scheduled a special March 4 meeting to review AMPI/AMI surcharge spending.
Paynesville City Council adopted two ordinance amendments and approved a bundle of routine items during its meeting.
The council approved changes to the sign ordinance (Ordinance No. 59, third series) that remove the variable "one foot per foot of height" requirement and replace it with a fixed five‑foot setback in the applicable commercial categories. Planning had recommended the cleanup; the ordinance carried on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Council members also adopted a housing ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 63, third series) to make housing a conditional use in the C1 (and C2) districts. The change applies broadly to forms of housing while preserving the downtown commercial character by placing residential uses under conditional permitting. Planning recommended the amendment and the council approved it with no recorded opposition.
On the consent agenda the council approved vouchers and routine items listed in the packet (vouchers were listed in the meeting packet as totaling $450,641.69) and motions related to gambling permits and bids on surplus property. The council approved pay request No. 6 for the liquor‑store project: "I'll move to approve payment estimate number six in the amount of $15,839.50 payable to Project One Construction, Inc.," a motion the minutes record as made by Brick; the motion passed and council noted the city retains 5% retainage and holds payment/performance bonds.
The council filled a vacancy on the public works board, appointing Eric Burr. The mayor said the appointment would open up other volunteer opportunities; Burke moved to appoint Burr and the motion carried.
Council also set a special council meeting for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6 p.m. to review budget requests and discuss proposed uses of AMPI/AMI excess surcharge funds.
What happens next: The ordinances take effect per local ordinance procedures (noted in the packet); the council will meet March 4, 2026 to review budget and surcharge spending, and staff will proceed with the approved pay request and appointment.
