Andrew Lehr

The council meeting addressed various topics, including public comments on increased patrols, snow removal, and school pick-up/drop-off procedures. Reports covered personnel matters, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and law enforcement activities. A key discussion involved rent forgiveness for the Hardin Chamber of Commerce. Other topics included grant applications, landfill matters, economic development initiatives, and job openings. The council approved the purchase of used police vehicles, a contract for architectural services for the Hotel Becker, and a records management system for the police department. Discussions also included the Wastewater Treatment Plant project funding, sewer rate increases, and the approval of a contract for Infill and Redevelopment project. Finally, the council approved a Master Services Agreement with IMEG and the 20-year amortization schedule for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

The meeting addressed several key issues. A public hearing was held regarding a request to waive a 25-foot setback and allow the construction of two manufactured homes. The board also discussed community decay, with a suggestion to create a fund for home improvements, and the election of officers. A request for a variance to allow construction of a larger garage was approved. The board also discussed the Crow Tribe's request to convert the Western Motel into supportive housing, and approved the request. Finally, the board discussed the use of funds in the CCPB account for community improvements and the Growth Management Plan.

The City-County Planning Board (CCPB) held a public hearing regarding the Crow Tribe's request to convert the Western Motel property into supportive housing for families in substance abuse recovery. Discussions included the property's history, plans for housing and support services, security, and funding. Concerns were raised about garbage disposal and the property's tax status. Other agenda items included a denial letter for a CUP request, addressing community decay through potential grants or loans (pending legal advice), and the freeholder status of board members. The board approved the Crow Tribe's request for conditional use of the property. Public comments included updates on a new RV park, a property deed transfer, an upcoming law enforcement parade, and weed removal at a former Boys and Girls Club.

The meeting addressed a zoning change request, reviewed the financial statement, discussed community decay issues and the Growth Management Plan, and considered the use of funds for community improvement projects. A zone change request was approved, and the board decided to maintain the same mill levy percentage as the previous year. Announcements included updates on an RFP for One Health housing, Maverick construction plans, Dairy Queen's opening, BMX bike demonstrations, a City Council meeting, the reopening of a bowling alley, the farmers market, property tax rebates, and new Dollar General and sand shed construction.

The meeting addressed a public hearing concerning a request to waive a 25-foot setback for a garage between two homes, allowing the placement of a manufactured home on either side. Discussion also included community decay, with clarification that complaints must be submitted in writing to the Code Enforcement office. The board approved the setback waiver request. Finally, the meeting included the election of officers for the board.