Resident disputes ATV-permit revocation; council tables decision pending meeting with police chief

Dawson — Douglas Peterson told the Dawson City Council on April 21 that the city revoked his ATV permit the same day he paid for it, and that he completed court obligations and probation related to the matter. Peterson said he has video showing Police Chief Andy Stock yelling on his front porch and urged the council to restore the permit.

Councilmembers expressed differing views. Councilman Dean Petersen said the city should not continue to penalize Peterson and moved to overturn the revocation; his motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Jeff Olson moved to table the matter until the council meets with Chief Stock to clarify a timeline for when revocations would allow future applications; Councilman Jake Bothun seconded. The motion to table passed 3–1, with Petersen voting no.

Councilman Bothun said he supports Chief Stock’s decision but apologized for how the revocation was delivered and said the council should define a clear, time-limited policy for accepting future applications after revocations. Councilman Vince Adelman said Peterson had paid fines and should be allowed to move on. The minutes do not record a statement from Chief Stock or an immediate change to Peterson’s permit status; the council asked that the chief meet with them to clarify an acceptable timeline.

The council recorded the decision to table and directed a follow-up meeting; the minutes do not specify a date for the meeting with Police Chief Stock beyond requiring clarification before further action.