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Sac City Council approves urban-chicken ordinance, TIF certification and lot-sale agreement
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting the Sac City Council approved a second reading and waived a third reading for an ordinance permitting urban chickens, authorized a lot-sale and marketing agreement with the Sac Development Corporation, certified TIF indebtedness for the Deer Run Urban Renewal Area, forgave a mowing special assessment and approved $41,176.38 in claims.
The Sac City Council met in regular session at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Council Chambers at the Sac City Municipal Building with Mayor Scott Bundt presiding. Council Members Kayla Shull, Teresa Bruening, Tom Lownik and Larry Mahler were present; one member (Murley) was absent.
Council Member Teresa Bruening moved to approve the consent agenda, including the agenda, minutes from the Nov. 12 meeting, the financial report and receipts and disbursements; Council Member Larry Mahler seconded the motion and the council approved the consent agenda and the listed claims totaling $41,176.38. The vendor list included items such as Dakota Supply Group ($2,675.22), MidAmerican Energy street lights ($8,235.21) and VanWall Equipment (sweep mower, $5,775.00). Fund-level totals in the motion were listed as: General $4,357.84; Capital Projects $14,010.21; Water Utility $13,341.83; Road Use Tax $4,807.36; with smaller amounts in other funds.
Council heard an update on the Bark Park from Barb Rench (details not specified in the record).
On a motion by Council Member Teresa Bruening, seconded by Council Member Larry Mahler, the council approved forgiving special assessments on parcel #810723101231 owned by Gary Langbein for mowing, citing 12 months of sufficient care. The roll call recorded aye votes from the members present and noted one absence.
The council introduced and approved Resolution No. 2025-35, authorizing the mayor or city administrator to execute a "Lot Sale and Marketing Agreement" with the Sac Development Corporation. The resolution was introduced by Council Member Tom Lownik and approved by roll call.
Council Member Teresa Bruening introduced and the council approved Resolution No. 2025-36, approving the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) indebtedness certification for the Deer Run Urban Renewal Area and authorizing submission of the certification to Sac County.
The council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-339, an amendment to Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances to revise the schedule of fees for commercial solid waste service, establish restrictions on new commercial customers and create a licensing system for private commercial solid waste collectors; the ordinance text was approved with date changes reflecting July 1, 2026. The first reading was moved by Council Member Teresa Bruening and seconded by Council Member Kayla Shull.
The council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-340, which would add Chapter 162, "Urban Chickens," to permit and regulate the keeping of domestic chickens within city limits, and then voted to waive the third reading. The motion to waive the third reading was made by Council Member Tom Lownik and seconded by Council Member Teresa Bruening; the roll call reflected aye votes from the members present and one absence.
Committee and department head reports were given (not detailed in the transcript), the council conducted its forum, and on a motion by Council Member Teresa Bruening seconded by Council Member Larry Mahler the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
Votes at a glance • Consent agenda and claims: approved (claims total listed as $41,176.38). Motion: Teresa Bruening; second: Larry Mahler. Vote: ayes — council members present; absent — Murley. • Special assessment forgiveness (parcel #810723101231, owner Gary Langbein): approved. Motion: Teresa Bruening; second: Larry Mahler. Vote: unanimous among members present. • Resolution No. 2025-35 (Lot Sale and Marketing Agreement with Sac Development Corporation): approved. Introduced by Tom Lownik; vote: unanimous among members present. • Resolution No. 2025-36 (TIF indebtedness certification for Deer Run Urban Renewal Area): approved. Introduced by Teresa Bruening; vote: unanimous among members present. • Ordinance No. 2025-339 (first reading — commercial solid waste fee and licensing changes): first reading approved; further readings pending. Motion: Teresa Bruening; second: Kayla Shull. • Ordinance No. 2025-340 (second reading and waiver of third reading — Urban Chickens): second reading approved and council waived the third reading. Motion to waive: Tom Lownik; second: Teresa Bruening.
What this means The ordinance action on urban chickens clears a path for regulations permitting domestic chickens inside Sac City limits pending whatever administrative steps the ordinance requires for implementation. The TIF indebtedness certification advances required paperwork for the Deer Run Urban Renewal Area and will be submitted to Sac County as authorized. The lot sale and marketing agreement directs the mayor or city administrator to execute the agreement with the Sac Development Corporation. The council also handled routine financial approvals and a one-off special-assessment forgiveness for a private parcel.
The meeting record does not include verbatim quotes or detailed debate for several items (for example, the Bark Park update and committee/department reports were noted but not detailed). The council did not record any conflicts of interest and adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
