City of Fountain City

The committee discussed several key operational matters. Discussions included setting a recurring annual date for large recycling pickup, finalizing names and job descriptions for the Emergency Operations Plan to ensure eligibility for future aid money, developing a plan to eliminate spring water from the city sewer system, and locating and repairing curb stops on Justin Hill Street. The committee also considered optimal locations for snow disposal, suggesting the recycling center as an alternative to the new park asphalt. Recommendations forwarded to the council included establishing a $150.00 penalty for violating the city sand hauling ordinance and approving a request to close part of Main Street on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

The agenda for the meeting included Old Business items such as discussions and potential actions regarding 4-hour parking regulations, parking trailers on city streets, large recycling item pick-up procedures, the Emergency Operations Plan, managing water runoff on Main Street, maintenance planning for Justin Hill's area, and implementing conditions of sale related to basement springs connecting to the sewer system, as well as sidewalk maintenance and repair. New Business items focused on determining locations for snow piling, establishing a resolution with penalties for sand hauling, and reviewing an event request to close a portion of Main Street.

The meeting addressed several official actions following the call to order. Key discussions and approvals included the adoption of Ordinance #72 regarding Sand Hauling fees and penalties, and the adoption of Sewer Ordinance 13D concerning sewer use and user charges. The Council also approved Preliminary Resolutions to Vacate Portions of both Spring Street and Truman Street. Furthermore, operator licenses were approved for Coral Bausman, Mary Lee Flury, and Mercedes LaBonne, followed by the approval of outstanding bills.

The meeting included citizen comments regarding a proposed ordinance to limit the number of rentals/B&Bs allowed in town and to request more advanced notice for meetings. The committee voted to forward a recommendation to the council to publish a Preliminary Resolution to Vacate a Portion of Spring Street and Truman Street. Future agenda items identified for discussion include an engine breaking ordinance, developing a layer to assist with building permits, 4-hour parking areas, trailer parking on city streets, and creating new checklists/forms for zoning changes and building permit requests.

The meeting included citizen comments regarding the abandonment of Justin Hill Street, alternate side street parking during snow events, and water runoff near Cat Tails. The committee determined not to pursue the abandonment of Justin Hill Street after extensive discussion and review of the legal description of the right of way. The committee voted to forward recommendations to the council to approve Sand Hauling Ordinance #72 and Ordinance #13D, which regulates sewer use and user charges. Future agenda items include large recycling pick-up scheduling, finalizing the emergency operations plan, developing a plan to eliminate spring water from the city sewer system, locating/repairing curb stops on Justin Hill Street, and considering the placement of snow storage.