Menno public meetings in 2021

Meeting

The Menno City Council approved a $10,000 transfer from contingency funds to cover street and garbage expenses, renewed the Beer Garden's on-sale liquor license, and approved routine warrants and write-offs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10,000 transfer from contingency to streets ($3,800) and garbage ($6,200) (unanimous)
• Renewed on-sale liquor license with Sunday privilege for Beer Garden (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $68,000+ for city operations (unanimous)
• Wrote off $14,319.03 ambulance account (unanimous)
• Wrote off utility accounts: Herman Kessler $29.02, Winter Whirlwind $79.06 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Menno Council will conduct a second reading of Supplemental Budget Ordinance 2021-4 and hold a hearing regarding a liquor license transfer. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports, warrants, and police reports.

• Second reading of Supplemental Budget Ordinance 2021-4
• Public hearing for liquor license transfer
• Discussion on special event license fees
• Request for permission to close an alley
• Purchase of CDs for Capital Outlay

The Menno City Council approved the second reading of supplemental appropriations ordinance #2021-4, which supplements street capital outlay, ambulance equipment, and pool capital outlay in the general fund. They also approved the transfer of a liquor license from Rames Bender Post #152 to the Beer Garden. The council set a special event license fee of $25 per event with a $100 annual maximum per organization, and scheduled a year-end meeting for December 27 at 6:00 p.m. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved supplemental appropriations ordinance #2021-4 (all aye)
• Approved liquor license transfer from Rames Bender Post #152 to Beer Garden (all aye)
• Changed special event license fee to $25 per event, max $100 per year per organization (all aye)
• Scheduled year-end meeting for December 27 at 6:00 p.m. (all aye)
• Authorized Finance Officer to purchase CDs for capital outlay (all aye)
• Advertised for hourly backhoe, excavator, trencher, and scraper rates for 2022 (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and warrants, as well as a police report. Under old business, they will review a to-do list and discuss a fence ordinance. New business includes liquor license renewals for three establishments, a restricted use site for shingles, a first reading of a supplemental budget ordinance, a generator grant, and declaring a 1996 Dodge Ram as surplus property.

• Liquor license renewals: Roosters, Schnitz, Rames-Bender Post #152
• Restricted Use Site – Shingles/Fees
• 1st reading Supp Budget Ord 2021-4
• Auto Supplement – generator grant $15,606.85
• Surplus Property – 1996 Dodge Ram

The Menno City Council approved a $15,606.85 auto supplement for sewer from a hazard mitigation grant, renewed five liquor licenses, and gave first reading to a supplemental appropriations ordinance. They also declared a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 surplus and directed police to enforce the existing fence ordinance.

• Approved $15,606.85 auto supplement for sewer from hazard mitigation grant (all aye)
• Renewed 5 liquor licenses for The Schnitz, Rooster's, and Rames-Bender Post #152 (all aye)
• Gave 1st reading to supplemental appropriations ordinance #2021-4 (all aye)
• Declared 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 surplus; sealed bids open Dec 7, 2021 (all aye)
• Directed police chief to enforce existing fence ordinance and ensure property cleanup (all aye)
• Approved October finance report and warrants totaling $86,383.46 (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a malt beverage license for a beer garden, review the library's internet safety policy, and discuss a fence ordinance. These are the main items on the agenda, along with routine procedural matters.

• Malt Beverage License – Beer Garden
• Library Internet Safety Policy
• Fence Ordinance

The City Council approved a retail on/off sale malt beverage and SD farm wine license for the Beer Garden on lots 9 and 10, and approved the library internet safety policy recommended by the library board. Action on a fence ordinance appeal by Herman Kessler was tabled until the November 1 council meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved malt beverage and SD farm wine license for Beer Garden, lots 9 and 10 (unanimous)
• Approved library internet safety policy (unanimous)
• Tabled fence ordinance appeal for 308 S High until November 1 meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, review the finance report and warrants, and hear the police report. Under old business, the council will discuss its to-do list and a real estate purchase. New business includes discussion of a new development and pool relining or repair, with public comments also scheduled.

• Real estate purchase discussion
• New development discussion
• Pool relining/repair discussion
• Warrants roll call
• Police report

The council authorized the purchase of the Hansen-Mueller property for $275,000, which includes two buildings and the elevator property, to potentially re-establish an elevator business. The council also approved routine items including the agenda, minutes, September finance report, warrants, and police report. A special meeting was scheduled for October 18 to hear a malt beverage license application.

• Approved purchase of Hansen-Mueller property for $275,000 (all aye)
• Approved September finance report (all aye)
• Approved September warrants (all aye)
• Approved police report (all aye)
• Scheduled special meeting for October 18 at 6:00 p.m. for malt beverage license application (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: a real estate purchase and the Olivet siren. No other business is listed.

• Real estate purchase discussion
• Olivet siren discussion

The City Council approved two items: purchasing an old siren from the Town of Olivet for up to $100 to place on the north side of town, and authorizing the mayor to negotiate the purchase of the Hansen-Mueller property for up to $300,000. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of Olivet siren for up to $100 (all aye)
• Authorized mayor to negotiate Hansen-Mueller property purchase up to $300,000 (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business and take final votes on two ordinances: the 2021-2 budget and 2021-3 regarding cannabis. They will also hold a hearing and vote on a temporary malt beverage permit and street closure for a car show on September 18, and discuss surplus property and a FEMA payment for streets.

• 2nd Reading Budget Ord 2021-2
• 2nd Reading Ord 2021-3 - Cannabis
• Hearing Temp Malt Bev 9/18-Car Show
• Car Show – Block off street 9/18
• Streets - $53,237.66 FEMA payment

The Menno City Council gave second reading to the 2022 budget ordinance and a medical cannabis licensing ordinance, both passing unanimously. The council also approved a temporary malt beverage permit for the fire department, a street closure for a car show, surplus property sales, a FEMA auto supplement for streets, and accepted the 2019-2020 audit report.

• Approved 2022 budget ordinance #2021-2 (2nd reading, all aye)
• Approved medical cannabis licensing ordinance 2021-3 (2nd reading, all aye)
• Approved temporary malt beverage permit for Menno Fire Department (all aye)
• Approved street closure for car show on Sept 18 (all aye)
• Approved surplus of generator, propane tank, and snow plows for auction (all aye)
• Approved $53,237.66 FEMA auto supplement for streets (all aye)
• Accepted 2019 & 2020 audit report (all aye)
• Approved August finance report and warrants (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 2021-03 regarding medical cannabis. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2021-03 – Medical Cannabis
• Executive Session regarding personnel

The City Council held a special meeting on August 16, 2021, and gave the first reading to Ordinance 2021-3, which would create licensing provisions for cannabis establishments. The council also held an executive session for personnel matters and approved a janitor salary increase to $12.00 per hour. No final decisions were made on the ordinance, as it was only a first reading.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-3, creating licensing provisions for cannabis establishments (all aye)
• Held executive session for personnel (all aye)
• Increased janitor salary to $12.00 per hour (all aye, Fischer abstained)

Meeting

The Menno Council will review the July 12 minutes, finance report, and police report. The primary decision item is the first reading of Budget Ordinance 2021-2. The meeting also includes a discussion on the pool closing date of August 15 and the September meeting date.

• First reading of Budget Ordinance 2021-2
• Pool closing date set for August 15
• Review of July 12 minutes and finance report
• Police report review

The Menno City Council approved the July finance report, warrants, and police report, and gave first reading to the 2022 budget ordinance. The council also approved closing the pool for the season on August 15 and scheduled a special meeting on August 16 to discuss new cannabis laws. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July finance report (all aye)
• Approved warrants totaling $77,929.46 (all aye)
• Approved police report (all aye)
• Gave 1st reading to budget ordinance #2021-2 for 2022 appropriations (all aye)
• Approved pool closing for season on August 15 (all aye)
• Scheduled special meeting August 16 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss cannabis laws (all aye)
• Set next regular meeting for September 13 at 7:00 p.m. (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, review the finance report and warrants, and hear the police report. Under old business, they will discuss the 'To Do List,' and under new business, they will address the gazebo and work on the budget. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 7 and June 15
• Finance report and council financial review
• Warrants approval by roll call
• Police report
• Discussion of gazebo and budget work

The council approved the June finance report, the minutes from the June 7 regular and June 15 special meetings, and the police report. It also approved a list of warrants totaling over $59,000 for various expenses. No other substantive decisions were made; the council reviewed budget sheets and discussed a potential band stand repair donation.

• Approved the June finance report
• Approved the minutes of the June 7, 2021 regular meeting and June 15, 2021 special meeting
• Approved the police report
• Approved warrants totaling $59,604.49 for June expenses

Meeting

The Menno City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance 2021-01 on medical cannabis, discuss swimming pool issues, and address water restrictions. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and agenda approval before these substantive topics.

• Ordinance 2021-01 – Medical Cannabis
• Swimming Pool Issues
• Water Restrictions

The City Council gave final approval to Ordinance 2021-1, a temporary measure governing local medical cannabis establishment permits. The council also agreed to allow adult lap swimming at the pool from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. on weekdays and to post rules requiring swimmers to be at least 8 years old with Level II swimming lessons or be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 14 or older.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-1 (2nd reading) on medical cannabis establishment permits — all votes aye.
• Allowed adult lap swimming at the pool from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Directed posting a sign at the pool advertising adult lap swimming.
• Directed posting a sign at the pool stating age and supervision requirements for swimmers.

Meeting

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finance reports, and warrants, and to discuss several new items. Key actions include a joint co-op agreement, a consumption permit for a street dance, closing 5th Street for the event, and an ordinance on medical cannabis. The council will also discuss water restrictions and other development matters.

• Budgeted transfers: $25,000 sales tax to GO Bond Fund, $29,736 surcharge to Phase I sewer
• Joint Co-op Agreement with District III for $1,383
• Approve consumption permit for street dance on July 3
• Close 5th Street on July 3
• Ordinance 2021-1 on Medical Cannabis

The Menno City Council approved the first reading of a temporary ordinance for local medical cannabis establishment permits, and approved a temporary alcohol permit and street closure for the July 3 all-school reunion. The council also approved a $1,383 contribution to District III for 2022 and authorized the purchase of PVC pipe for a future development project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of medical cannabis ordinance 2021-1 (all aye)
• Approved temporary alcohol permit for 5th Street between Poplar and Heil on July 3 (all aye)
• Approved closing 5th Street between Poplar and Heil on July 3 for all-school reunion and street dance (all aye)
• Approved $1,383 contribution to District III Joint Cooperative Agreement for 2022 (all aye)
• Approved purchase of PVC pipe for future Alfalfa/Juniper Street development (all aye)
• Approved $25,000 transfer from General Fund and $29,736 from Sewer Fund to GO Bond Fund (all aye)
• Approved May finance report and warrants (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council will meet to approve the agenda, review the finance report, and release $5,000 in funds to the Athletic Club. They will also consider renewing malt beverage licenses for Klaudt Service and Total Stop, and discuss various projects including drainage, streets, sewers, and water. The meeting includes a reorganization with the swearing in of a new council member and election of officers.

• Release $5,000 to Athletic Club
• Approve malt beverage license renewals for Klaudt Service and Total Stop
• Discuss drainage, street, sewer, and water projects
• Consider temporary permit for Baseball Association and fireworks permit for July 4
• Set pool opening date and review insurance renewal

The Menno City Council approved routine financial reports, warrants, and a $5,000 annual contribution to the Menno Athletic Club. The council then reorganized, administering oaths to re-elected and newly appointed aldermen, electing Ron Diede as council President and Scott Simonsen as Vice-President, and approving committee assignments and appointed officers. The council also renewed two malt beverage licenses, approved a temporary permit for the Menno Baseball Association, and allowed a July 4 fireworks display.

• Approved April finance report and warrants (all aye)
• Released $5,000 annual funds to Menno Athletic Club (all aye)
• Administered oaths to aldermen Mettler, Diede, Simonsen, and Huber
• Elected Ron Diede council President, Scott Simonsen Vice-President (all aye)
• Approved 2021 committee members and appointed officers (all aye)
• Renewed malt beverage licenses for Klaudt Service LLC and Menno Groceries LLC (all aye)
• Approved temporary malt beverage permit for Menno Baseball Association (all aye)
• Allowed Menno Baseball Association July 4 fireworks display (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, the finance report, and warrants. They will also discuss scheduled drainage, street, sewer, and water projects, and consider new business such as a weed mowing/spraying ad and a 4-H flower planting project. The council will enter executive session to consider hiring a pool manager, lifeguards, a swim instructor, and a librarian.

• Release $1,500 to Baseball Association
• Discuss drainage, street, sewer, and water projects
• Consider ad for mowing and spraying weeds
• Approve $250 for 4-H flower planting on 5th St
• Executive session to hire pool manager, lifeguards, swim instructor, librarian

The Menno City Council approved paving Access Road to match Total Stop's concrete work, released $1,500 to the Menno Baseball Association, and approved all warrants and the March finance report. It also hired pool staff, including a lifeguard/manager at $12.75/hour, and a new city librarian at $11.00/hour. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved paving Access Road in accordance with Total Stop's concrete work (all aye)
• Released $1,500 annual funds to Menno Baseball Association (all aye)
• Approved March finance report and all warrants (all aye)
• Hired Teresa Hogeland as lifeguard/manager at $12.75/hour (all aye)
• Hired returning lifeguards at $10.00/hour (all aye)
• Hired first-year lifeguards at $9.25/hour contingent on certification (all aye)
• Hired Lorie Lehr as city librarian at $11.00/hour (all aye)
• Approved expenses for Police Chief and Finance Officer to attend conferences (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is meeting to conduct equalization hearings, allowing property owners to contest their assessed valuations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, agenda approval, public comments, and adjournment.

• Equalization hearings for property assessments
• Public comments period

The Menno Board of Equalization met on March 15, 2021, and no residents appeared to appeal their property valuations. The board reviewed the assessment books and lists of improvements but made no changes. The meeting was adjourned after about 14 minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (all aye)
• Reviewed assessment books and lists of improvements; no changes made
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (all aye)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes and warrants, receive the finance and police reports, and discuss scheduled business including drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. Under new business, the council will consider the spring clean-up date, garbage services, the annual report, a hay lease, a librarian resignation, and the 2020 water quality report. The agenda also includes an equalization meeting on March 15 and items for information only.

• Drainage, street, sewer, and water projects
• Spring clean-up scheduled for 4/19
• Garbage services discussion
• Hay lease consideration
• Librarian resignation

The Menno City Council approved a 3-year lease with Doug Lehr for approximately 7 acres of brome hay at the lagoon site for $600 per year (2021-2023). The council also accepted the resignation of Librarian Carolyn Strobel effective May 27, 2021, and voted to advertise for a replacement. Other actions included approving the 2020 annual report, the 2020 water quality report, and setting spring clean-up day for April 19.

• Approved a 3-year hay lease with Doug Lehr for the lagoon site at $600/year
• Accepted Librarian Carolyn Strobel's resignation effective May 27, 2021
• Approved advertising for a new librarian
• Approved the 2020 annual report
• Accepted the 2020 water quality report
• Set spring clean-up day for Monday, April 19
• Scheduled the equalization meeting for March 15 at 6:00 p.m.
• Approved February finance report and warrants

Meeting

The Menno City Council will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes, review the finance report and warrants, and hear the police report. Scheduled business includes updates on drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. Old business covers the 'To Do List,' and new business includes advertising for pool staff, a sweeping contract, an audit, a hay lease, and hiring a janitor.

• Drainage, street, sewer, and water projects
• Sweeping contract
• Schoenfish-Audit 2019-2020
• Hay lease
• Janitor hire

The Menno City Council approved routine financial reports, warrants, and the police report. They also approved advertising for pool personnel, a sweeping contract with the SD DOT, retaining Schoenfish & Co. for an audit, and hiring Tammy Zeeb as janitor.

• Approved January finance report
• Approved warrants totaling $61,402.72
• Approved police report
• Approved advertising for pool manager, lifeguards, and swim instructor
• Approved $2,000 sweeping contract with SD DOT
• Retained Schoenfish & Co. for 2019-2020 audit
• Hired Tammy Zeeb as janitor at $10.95/hour (Fischer abstained)

Meeting

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle yearly business, including designating the official depository and publication, setting the April 13 election date, and appointing the election board. They will also consider a resolution to pay bills, release annual contributions, and discuss drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. The agenda includes a second reading of ordinance 2020-3 on setbacks and an executive session for personnel.

• Resolution to Pay Bills #1-2021
• Release annual contributions: Gym $2000, Museum $774
• 2nd reading ordinance 2020-3 - setbacks
• Hourly rate quotes for backhoe, excavator, trencher, scraper
• Cemetery mowing and 3-year hay quotes