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Council adopts ordinance defining temporary gravel pits, limiting off-site sales
Summary
Council passed Ordinance 2025-18 to regulate temporary gravel pits used during local development, prohibiting harvested material from being sold off-site; staff said large permanent operations remain primarily regulated by state law.
Staff explained that recent state legislation places most large, permanent gravel operations under state regulation, but that the city needs rules for temporary gravel pits that developers use while excavating for subdivisions or road work. The ordinance permits on-site use of excavated materials for the related development but prohibits moving or selling the material off-site for other uses.
Council member Stephanie moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-18; the motion was seconded and carried 4-0. Staff said the planning commission had consulted the state ombudsman and recommended the city adopt the temporary-pit rules while leaving larger operations to state oversight.
