Mark Barwald

The council held public hearings regarding nuisance violations for three properties, ultimately moving to commence abatement for all of them. The Ambulance Director provided a service update, including an increase in call volume and staff changes. Other key business included approving air quality testing near a local trucking facility, authorizing a change order for an improvement project due to county requirements for a concrete culvert, and approving funding for an employee wellness program. Additionally, the council discussed a request for road access regarding a proposed residential property.

The meeting included reports on the submission of a formal airport equipment grant request, the status of a quote for an updated card reader system for the Jet-A fuel system, and the design status of an airport lighting project to be managed by TKDA.

The City Council approved a $2,000 donation to the Triton High School Business Professionals of America for their national competition trip to Florida. A public hearing was held regarding nuisance code violations at 141st Ave NE, resulting in a motion to give the property owner until a specific deadline to clear the site or face abatement. The council also authorized the City Attorney to initiate a housing code violation process concerning the Dodge House property due to ongoing exterior code violations and lack of response from the license holder.

The Dodge Center City Council held a regular meeting to discuss various topics, including amending regulations pertaining to agricultural animals, considering an interim use permit and a fence height variance, reviewing a professional services agreement for the wastewater plant, and discussing airport-related projects such as the Jet-A-Fuel Expansion and a card reader grant. They also addressed downtown main floor apartments, the Olson Lot Donation, and the 2025 Mill and Overlay Project. Additionally, the council discussed the Housing Incentive Program and set a special meeting for Memorial Day. The council also discussed a request to change the status of a main street building to mixed use, a nuisance violation, and the issuance of debt for the 2025 Improvement Project. The council reviewed and approved the preliminary schedule for Dodger Days, changes to the existing airport plan, and a lease for Skyventure Aviation.

The EDA meeting involved discussions regarding filling an EDA vacancy, with a recommendation for Jeremy Gnagey to join the board. The possibility of a market study for senior housing/assisted living was discussed, with the EDA agreeing to contribute financially. Other business included discussions on the Small Cities Development Program, potential renovation of a building for a daycare facility, land owned by the Chicos, the Dodger 56 apartment project, and Heritage Bank's proposed project.