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________________________________________________ Monthly Common Council Tuesday, July 14, 2026 7:00 PM at City Hall MINUTES ________________________________________________ Members Present: Bob Chapman, Michael Cypert, Doug Lee, Troy Justmann, Jeff Schoenwetter, Dan Wegener, and Mayor Fude Members Absent: None Also, Present: Meagan Buchda, Robert Affeld, Patti & Dick Evans, Sasa & Cristina Seremet, Curt & Cathy Firari, Eric Gerard The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Agenda Approval: Motion by Justmann, second by Wegener to approve agenda. Motion carried 6-0. Approval of previous minutes: Motion by Chapman, second by Justmann to approve minutes of previous meetings with the amendment that Jeff Schoenwetter be removed from Plan Commission Members absent and added under Public Safety members absent on the Joint Plan Commission/Public Safety meeting minutes. Motion carried 6-0. Approval of minutes from intervening meetings: Motioned by Justmann, second by Chapman to approve the minutes of intervening meetings. Motion carried 6-0. Public appearances and citizen comments regarding agenda items: Patti Evans, Curt Firari, Sasa Seremet, Robert Affeld and Eric Gerard each addressed the Council for different agenda items. Communications: Mayor Fude reported that the Chamber is looking for vendors for Juneau Community Fest to be held July 25. Motion by Justmann second by Chapman to approve $80,877.18 in checks and $168,754.97 in electronic payments. Roll call vote, carried 6-0. Reports of Officials: A. Mayor: a. 1 st reading of Ordinance 277-2026 (Ordinance to Amend City of Juneau Ordinance 2.08.020- Order of Business). b. Justmann motioned and Lee seconded to approve Resolution 17-2026 (Approve Mayoral Appointments). Motion carried 5-1. Ayes- Justmann, Lee, Chapman, Cypert, Schoenwetter, Nay- Wegener. B. Clerk/Treasurer: M. Buchda reported that she started working on the 2027 budget, sent the department heads their budgets on July 13th. C. Written Reports: 1. Building Permits Report. No questions. 2. Police Department Report: 3. Juneau Fire and Rescue Report: 4. Juneau EMS Report: Reports of Committees/Commission/Boards: A. Library Report 1. Chairman Report – C. Schuett B. Plan Commission 1. Chairman Report – T. Justmann C. Finance Committee 1. Chairman Report – B. Chapman. No meeting. D. Personnel Committee 1. Chairman Report – B. Chapman 2. Resolution 18-2026 (Approve Wage Increase for Street Superintendent): Lee Motioned and Schoenwetter seconded to approve Resolution 18-2026 (Approve Wage Increase for Street Superintendent). Motion carried 6-0. E. Public Safety 1. Chairman Report – T. Justmann 2. Resolution 19-2026 (Approve Extension of Premise- Simple Bar, Juneau American Legion, Juneau Lanes, 1850’s Inn and Rollin Stone): Justmann motioned and Wegener seconded to approve Resolution 19-2026 (Approve Extension of Premise- Simple Bar, Juneau American Legion, Juneau Lanes, 1850’s Inn and Rollin Stone). Motion carried 6-0. 3. Resolution 20-2026 (Approve Extension of Premise-1850’s Outdoor Dining): Justmann motioned and Wegener seconded to approve Resolution 20-2026 (Approve Extension of Premise-1850’s Outdoor Dining). Discussion was had regarding Extension of Premise to encroach on bump out in front of 1850s. Chapman stated that he would recommend not using the bump out but would like to see the design like prior years. Wegener stated that the bump out was never intended for any business to use for dining and that it was discussed with the City Engineer during the original design concept. The city extended the right side of E. Oak Street an additional 3 feet during the design phase allowing for additional footage in favor to the business along that side of the road. There should be a 5 foot right of way all along the right side of the street with no obstructions. Aye-Justmann, Nay-Wegener, Chapman, Cypert, Lee, Schoenwetter. Motion failed 1-5 with original plans. Wegener motioned and Chapman seconded to amend Resolution 20-2026 (Approve Extension of Premise- 1850’s Outdoor Dining) to include- “not to exceed 11 feet from the face of the building, City allowing 3 extra feet than last year due to the new construction. Council approved a fenced in design similar to what was in place last season. Motion carried 6-0. 4. 2nd reading of Ordinance 276-2026 (Ordinance to Amend City Ordinance 10.08.060-Parking , stopping, and standing regulated). Council did not agree with the changes in the ordinance, would like to change E. Center Street to 270 N. Hyland Street. Motion defeated 0-6. Send back to Public Safety Committee. 5. 1st Reading of Ordinance 2.28.110 (Billing for Emergency response fees Juneau Fire Department and Juneau Emergency Services). F. Public Works 1. Chairman Report – D. Wegener G. Community Development Authority 1. Chairman Report – M. Cypert H. Recreation Committee 1. Chairman Report – T. Justmann I. Utility Commission Report by Common Council Representative 1. Chairman Report – D. Wegener and D. Lee Old Business: None New Business: A. Approve Provisional Licenses (45 days )- Bailey Bennett, Karlee Robillard, Charles Dinger, Mandy Rennhack, Ellianna Lockerby Motioned by Chapman, seconded by Lee to approve Provisional licenses. Motion carried 6-0. B. Approve Regular Bartender’s License (Expires June 30 th, 2027)- Bailey Bennett, Karlee Robillard, Charles Dinger, Mandy Rennhack, Ellianna Lockerby, Lisa Berger, Syvana Benzing, Larissa Henning Motion by Lee, second by Chapman to approve the regular bartender’s license to expire June 30th, 2027. Motion carried 6-0. Adjourn Meeting: Cypert motioned, and Chapman seconded to adjourn meeting at 7:54 p.m. Motion carried. Minutes Reported By: Meagan Buchda