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1 AMERY CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS August 5 , 2026 The Amery City Council met on August 5 , 2026 , at the Amery City Center . Mayor, Rick Van Blaricom called the meeting to order at 5 :0 0 p.m. Roll Call: Clerk-Treasurer , Taylor Larson conducted Roll Call. Present: Mayor , Rick Van Blaricom ; and Alderpersons ; Jason Bottolfson; Frances Duncanson ; Adam Honl; Sharon Marks ; and Roger Van Someren . Staff Present: City Administrator, Alex Mansfield; Clerk -Treasurer , Taylor Larson ; Police Chief , Dan Peters ; Fire Chief, Chuck Frohn ; Library Director Heather Wiarda, Public Works Director, Jeff Mahoney ; Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Gunderson and Public Works Employee Josh Anderson Others present: Tom Stangl – Amery Free Press , members of the 2025-2026 Amery Royalty Court, members of the Fire Department, and members of the public Motion by Alderperson Duncanson ; seconded by Alderperson Marks to adopt the agenda. Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. Consent Agenda Items: Minutes – City Council (July 1, 2026), City Council (July 15, 2026), Plan Commission (July 23, 2026), Finance Committee (July 14, 2026), Public Safety (July 14, 2026) Motion by Alderperson Marks ; seconded by Alderperson Honl ; to approve the consent agenda items as listed. Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. New Business 1. Public Hearing: Rezoning Request from SMK Holdings LLC for 1101 Cornwall Ave PID 201- 00776-2000 to change from C2 – Central Business District to I-1 – Light Industrial Motion by Alderperson Duncanson; seconded by Alderperson Honl to open the public hearing. Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. Administrator Mansfield presented the rezoning request. No members of the public were present for the public hearing. Motion by Alderperson Van Someren; seconded by Alderperson Bottolfson to close the public hearing. Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. 2. Proclamation Recognizing the 2025-2026 Amery Royalty Court – Mayor Van Blaricom read aloud the proclamation recognizing the 2025-2026 Amery Royalty Court. 3. Public Comment – LeeAnn Overman appeared on behalf of the Friends of the Stower Seven Lakes Trail to thank the Council for their R esolution supporting the trail in its current use. 2 4. Swearing In of Officer Patrick Schultz — Clerk-Treasurer Larson swore in part-time Police Officer Patrick Schultz. 5. Appointment of Fire Chief – Council completed an interview process for a new Fire Chief. Mayor Van Blaricom recommended the appointment of Mitchell Lee as the new Fire Chief effective October 1, 2026, following the retirement of the current Fire Chief, Chuck Frohn. Motion by Alderperson Duncanson ; seconded by Alderperson Bottolfson to approve the Mayor ’s recommendation and appoint Mitchell Lee as Fire Chief effective October 1, 2026. Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. 6. Decision on Rezoning Request from SMK Holdings LLC for 1101 Cornwall Ave PID 201-00776- 2000 to change from C2 – Central Business District to I-1 – Light Industrial and adoption of Ordinance 08-2026 Amending the Zoning Map – Clerk-Treasurer Larson presented the rezoning request. Plan Commission reviewed the application at their July 23 rd meeting and recommended approval following the public hearing. The public hearing was held on August 5 th and no members of the public spoke in favor or in opposition. Motion by Alderperson Duncason; seconded by Alderperson Marks to approve the rezoning request form SMK Holdings LLC for 1101 Cornwall Ave PID 201-00776-2000 to change from C2- Central Business District to I-1 Light Industrial and adoption of Ordinance 08-2026 amending the zoning map. Roll Call Ayes – Bottolfson, Duncanson, Honl, Marks, Van Someren Nayes – None Motion Carried 7. Ordinance 09-2026 creating Chapter 360 of the Municipal Code regarding Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles on City Streets – Administrator Mansfield presented Ordinance 09-2026 to regulate the operation of golf carts and low speed vehicles on City streets. Council discussed and asked clarifying questions. Motion by Alderperson Van Someren ; seconded by Alderperson Marks to approve Ordinance 09-2026 creating Chapter 360 of the Municipal Code regarding Gold Carts and Low Speed Vehicles on City Streets. Roll Call Vote Ayes – Bottolfson , Duncanson, Honl, Marks, Van Someren Nayes – None Motion Carried 8. Ordinance 10-2026 amending section 180-5 of the Municipal Code to require bicycle helmets for riders under the age of 16 – Administrator Mansfield present ed Ordinance 10-2026 creating a requirement for bicycle riders under the age of 16 to wear helmets. Motion by Alderperson Marks; seconded by Alderperson Duncanson to approve Ordinance 10-2026 amending section 180-5 of the Municipal Code to require bicycle helmets for riders under the age of 16 Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried 3 9. Department Head Reports – City Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library Director, and Public Works Director — Reports were heard from City Administrator Mansfield, Clerk-Treasurer Larson, Police Chief Peters, Fire Chief Frohn, Library Director Heather Wiarda and Public Works Director Mahoney. 10. Council Comment – Council members shared comments. Motion by Alderperson Honl ; seconded by Alderperson Marks ; to adjourn at 6 :04 P.M. Ayes – 5 Nayes – 0 Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson City Clerk-Treasurer August 6 , 202 6