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Votes at a glance: Grafton council adopts anti‑litter ordinance, appoints municipal judge, approves street change order and sets demolition hearing
Summary
At its Aug. 12 meeting the council adopted Ordinance No. 358 on littering, appointed Brian Erovick as municipal judge, approved Change Order No. 1 for Street Improvement District #8‑24 ($4,000), and set a Sept. 9 hearing to consider demolition of 636 Prospect Avenue.
GRAFTON — City Council actions on Aug. 12 included adoption of an anti‑litter ordinance, the appointment of a new municipal judge, approval of a small street‑work change order and scheduling a demolition hearing for a fire‑damaged property.
Ordinance No. 358: The council placed Ordinance No. 358 (amending Sections 22‑2 and 22‑10 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit throwing litter and establish penalties) on second reading and adopted it. The motion, made by Councilmember Brian Sieben and seconded by Darrin Wollitz, passed unanimously of members present.
Municipal judge appointment: Mayor Chris West reported the resignation of Municipal Judge Dave Petersen and nominated Brian Erovick to fill the unexpired term through June 2026. The council accepted the appointment and Erovick will receive a monthly salary of $700, according to the minutes. The motion was made by Greg Young and seconded by Darrin Wollitz and passed unanimously.
Street Improvement District #8‑24 change order: The council approved Change Order No. 1 submitted by KLJ Engineering in the amount of $4,000 to replace the northwest and northeast inlets at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and East 10th Street. The motion was made by Greg Young and seconded by Phil Ray; all members present voted in favor.
Demolition hearing set for 636 Prospect Avenue: Administrator Nick Ziegelmann reported the owner of a house at 636 Prospect Avenue — severely fire damaged in November — informed the city of an ongoing arson investigation. The city will continue condemnation proceedings and the council set a public hearing for Sept. 9, 2024 to consider demolition (motion by Brad Burianek, seconded by Kylen Kostrzewski). All members present voted in favor.
Other routine approvals: the council approved bills and claims, sale of abandoned and obsolete vehicles and several street‑closure permits (including a harvest closure for 8th Street and a temporary closure for a library mural).
