Milbank City Council Proceedings • August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021

PURSUANT TO DUE CALL AND NOTICE THEREOF, a special meeting of the City Council was duly held at City Hall at 6:00 PM. The following members were present: Mayor Pat Raffety, Councilmen Scott Hoeke, Mindy Rogers, Josh Karels, Roger Briggs, Mike Hanson, and Steve Wiener. Absent: None.  Present from the staff: Attorney Reedstrom, John Forman, Cynthia Schumacher, Brandy Blauert and Boyd VanVooren. Present from the public: Holli Seehafer, Mike Mach, Kathy Ward, Chris Waldner and Sharon Pinkert.

Mayor Raffety called the meeting to order and roll call of was taken. 

Mayor Raffety called for public comments.  No public comments.

Mayor Raffety opened the floor for comments on Ordinance 838 – an ordinance to amend Sections 17.11.02-Permitted Uses in a B-1 District; Section 17.12.02-Permitted Uses in a B-2 District; Section 17.13.02 Permitted Uses in a B-3 District; Article IV-Supplemental Regulations and Article V-Definitions.  

Councilman Hanson stated he would like the number of dispensaries dropped to one. He has concerns regarding the future sale of recreational products from these dispensaries. It is easier to go up from one license than to go down from two. Hanson stated the residents of Grant County voted down recreational marijuana and until that is resolved by the state it is better to error on the side of caution.  

Councilman Hanson made a motion to approve Ordinance 838, amending the number of dispensaries to one.  Motion failed for lack of second.  

Councilman Wiener made a motion to approve Ordinance 838 as presented.  Motion was seconded and carried by roll call vote, 6-0.

A motion was made and seconded to approve Ordinance 839, an ordinance creating licensing provisions for cannabis establishments. Motion carried by roll call vote, 6-0.

A motion was made and seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign related documents for grant #3-46-0034-019-2021, $370,000, install automated weather observing system (AWOS III-P) and acquire easements for approaches.  Motion carried 6-0.

Three quotes were received to dig an additional hole (200’ x 80’ x 18’) at the rubble site; Bates Construction Company - $31,999.99. J&J Earthworks Inc. - $45,211.25. Ronglien Excavating Inc. - $62,600.00.  A motion was made and seconded to approve the quote submitted by Bates Construction.  Motion carried 6-0.

Adjourn –The next regular meeting will be September 13, 2021, at 7:00 PM.  A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.  Motion carried 6-0.

/s/ Pat Raffety,

Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Cynthia Schumacher,

Finance Officer