Finance Minutes 04/14/2026

April 14, 2026 FINANCE/TAX & LICENSE/ZONING COMMITTEE 3:00 p.m. Larry Grisen called the meeting to order at City Hall 314 N Main St, with the following members present: Chairperson Gary Jepsen by Zoom and Perry Iberg. Also present: Mayor Richard Champeny and Clerk-Treasurer Sharaya Reed. Citizens present: Sherri Collins, Lee Collins, Josh Collins, John Henn, Lynn Smith, Scott Smith, Scott Merten, and Lana Rieck. Agenda Item 1: Building permit applications. John Henn submitted a building permit application to construct a new 40x44 pole shed. Discussion was held by the committee and Henn. Henn went over the application. Henn let the committee know that he possibly would be looking into adding a half bath to the structure. A separate sewer lateral was mentioned that he would possibly need. Henn needs to contact Justin Steinmeyer the building inspector. Motion by Iberg seconded by Jepsen to approve John Henn’s building permit application as presented. All members voting yes. Lee Collins submitted a building permit application to construct a new 32x45 accessory structure, remove existing garage. Discussion was held by the committee and Collins. Collins went over the application. Collins’s neighbors were present to offer their thoughts on the matter. Discussion was held between the Collins and their neighbors. There were concerns over making sure the ordinances and codes were followed. There was concern over taking away from the neighbor’s view of the natural beauty. Discussion over the idea of obtaining a survey. Motion by Iberg seconded by Grisen to approve Lee Collins’s building permit application. All members voting yes. Agenda Item 2: Building permit violations. None. Agenda Item 3: Operator License. Maverick Jesse Motion by Iberg seconded by Jepsen to approve Maverick Jesse’s operator license. All members voting yes. Agenda Item 4: Mobile Home Park Permit. Keith Mississippi Properties (Fishing Camp) Motion by Iberg seconded by Jepsen to approve the mobile home park permit for Keith Mississippi Properties. All members voting yes. Agenda Item 5: Library Matters. Market & Johnson Pay Request #7 Motion by Jepsen seconded by Iberg to approve the Market & Johnson Pay Request #7. All members voting yes by roll call vote. Agenda Item 6: V ouchers/bills. March 2026 receipts and checks were looked over. Agenda Item 7: Summer Help for City Crew. Motion by Iberg seconded by Jepsen to approve the hiring of one summer help person for the city crew. All members voting yes by roll call vote. Agenda Item 8: Swim Lesson Discussion The school is set for this year to be able to cover costs on their own. Agenda Item 9: Certificates of Completion of Grant Writing Ed from Deputy Clerk Michaela presented her certificates of completion. The committee will table discussion for pay increase at the time of her six month review in July. Motion by Iberg seconded by Grisen to adjourn. All members voting yes.