Stanwood council approves consent agenda, insurance‑agent changes, fire agreements and liquor license

The Stanwood City Council approved a slate of administrative measures and set budget‑planning dates during its Feb. 9 regular meeting.

On a motion by Councilmember Knapp, seconded by Councilmember Rottman, the council approved the consent agenda — which included the posted agenda, prior minutes, claims and the finance report — with an "all ayes" vote. The council then approved several individual items recommended under new business.

Councilmember Deppe moved and Councilmember Knapp seconded a motion to change the Wellmark insurance agent to Scott Schroeder of Mechanicsville; the motion passed with "all ayes." Councilmember Ganoe moved and Councilmember Siebels seconded to switch the city's insurance agent from Seehusen Insurance to Lawson Insurance; the motion carried with "all ayes."

Councilmember Rottman moved and Councilmember Siebels seconded approval of intergovernmental fire‑township agreements with Red Oak and Fairfield; the council approved the agreements in a roll‑call vote with "all ayes." The council also granted a liquor license for Buddas One Stop on a motion by Councilmember Rottman, seconded by Councilmember Ganoe; that motion passed with "all ayes."

The meeting record lists the motions and the movers/seconders as described; each action was recorded as passing by unanimous affirmative votes. No tie or recorded dissent was noted.

The council scheduled a budget workshop for Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., a public hearing on the property tax levy for March 23 at 6 p.m., and the budget‑adoption hearing for April 13 at 7:15 p.m. Clerk Jessica Lasack also noted she will be on vacation Feb. 16–20 and asked residents to use the drop box for payments during that period.

The council adjourned at 8:20 p.m. on a motion by Councilmember Rottman, seconded by Councilmember Knapp.