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Rowan City Council adopts FY27 budget, approves weapons ordinance amendment and changes Water Assistant status
Summary
At its April 6 meeting the Rowan City Council adopted the FY27 budget, unanimously approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-04 on discharging weapons, authorized a change in the Water Assistant’s employment status to independent contractor, and scheduled a May 4 public hearing on disposal of public property.
The Rowan City Council on April 6 adopted the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget, unanimously approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-04 addressing discharging weapons and authorized changing Water Assistant David Eriksen’s position from salaried employee to independent contractor.
Mayor Dale Hollman opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the council first approved March minutes and the payment of bills. Clerk Aimee J. Frohling then summarized April expenditures and March receipts across funds, including local option sales tax and property tax receipts.
During the public-input portion, resident Tim Roberts asked to mow properties south and west of his at his own cost; the council approved that request on condition he sign a liability waiver (motion by Councilmember Heather Baumgartner, second by Mark Bruns). Aaron Budweg of WCED spoke about interest in a roofing program and discussed next steps.
The council closed public hearings on the FY27 budget and Ordinance Amendment 2026-04 with no public comment. On motions from the floor the council adopted the FY27 budget (motion by Mark Bruns, second by David Eriksen) and approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-04 on a roll-call vote after a motion by Bruns and second by Chad Ketchum; the council also waived a third reading and set the ordinance to become effective upon the mayor’s signature.
Councilmember Chad Ketchum moved, and Mark Bruns seconded, to change David Eriksen’s status from salary to independent contractor for the Water Assistant role; the motion was approved. The council also approved an updated payroll resolution (Resolution 2026-08) on a motion by David Eriksen, second by Virgil Park.
Clerk Frohling reported she had issued requests for qualifications (RFQs) to three engineering firms for a water-department grant; preliminary reports are due April 16 and will be reviewed and presented to the council on May 4 for firm selection. The council declined a township request to use the city burn pile for cemetery debris and authorized the mayor to sign a 28E agreement for county maintenance of city streets (motion by Mark Bruns, second by Virgil Park).
The council set a public hearing for May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. on disposal of public property related to abandoned properties (motion by Chad Ketchum, second by Virgil Park). It also approved insulating water lines at 1014 Bingham to prevent freezing after a time-of-transfer septic inspection identified issues. The council directed staff to send nuisance-abatement letters for reported garbage and an abandoned vehicle. Maintenance updates noted routine mower service, an outdoor light repair, and cleanup on Main and Elizabeth streets by David Eriksen and Mayor Dale Hollman.
The meeting adjourned; the next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
