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Durand council approves timber sale, repeals vacant-building ordinance and allows ATV/UTV bridge crossings
Summary
At its April 8 meeting, the Durand City Council unanimously approved a timber-sale agreement with Dahlby Conservation Services, LLC, repealed the citys Vacant Building Ordinance 522 (2015), and amended Ordinance 535 (2022) to permit ATV/UTV use on city streets and the U.S. Highway 10 bridge crossing.
The Durand City Council on April 8 voted unanimously to approve a timber-sale agreement, repeal its vacant-building ordinance, and amend city code to permit ATV and UTV use on city streets and across the U.S. Highway 10 bridge.
The council approved an agreement allowing Dahlby Conservation Services, LLC to timber city-owned property. The motion to approve the timber-sales agreement was made by Council Member Matt Roesler and seconded by Council Member LeAnna Kavanaugh; the roll-call vote was 5-0. The minutes do not list parcel identifiers or financial terms for the sale.
The council also voted to repeal Vacant Building Ordinance 522 (2015), specifically Chapter 103, Article V, Sections 103-125 through 103-131, in their entirety. The repeal was advanced on a motion by Roesler and seconded by Travis Hooker and passed 5-0. The meeting record notes the action but does not record debate or a replacement ordinance.
Separately, members voted to amend Ordinance 535 (2022) to add Section I, Chapter 34, Article VI, Sections 34-160 through 34-163. The new sections permit ATV and UTV operation on city streets and authorize use of the U.S. Highway 10 bridge crossing under the city code amendment. The motion was made by Travis Hooker and seconded by Matt Roesler; the roll-call vote was 5-0. The minutes do not specify operational limits, hours, signage, or enforcement details associated with the amendment.
Other procedural business: the council approved the consent agenda (March 11 minutes, the March 2026 budget comparison, and bartender licenses) on a motion by Mark Menke, seconded by Travis Hooker (voice vote). The council approved vouchers #31458 through #31498 totaling $59,504.39 on a motion by Nick Weisenbeck, seconded by Mark Menke; roll-call vote 5-0.
The council scheduled its organizational meeting for April 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
