Stanwood council adopts Property Maintenance ordinance and approves resolutions, liquor license
January 01, 2026 | Stanwood, Cedar County, Iowa
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The Stanwood City Council on Jan. 12 approved a new Property Maintenance ordinance and several administrative measures, and granted a liquor license to Dollar General Corp.
The council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 248, which adds Chapter 157 (Property Maintenance) to the city code. City Clerk Jessica Lasack reviewed the second reading; no written or oral objections were recorded. Councilmember Deppe moved and Siebels seconded to approve the second reading and waive the third reading. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all members recorded as voting yes.
Shortly afterward the council opened a hearing on Ordinance 249, amending section 92.07 on written notice. Clerk Lasack conducted the first reading; no objections were received. Councilmember Rottman moved and Ganoe seconded to approve the second reading and waive the third. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
Council also approved Resolution 2026‑01 (Committees and Appointments) on a motion by Deppe, seconded by Siebels, and Resolution 2026‑02 (Loan Transfers for FY 2025‑26) on a motion by Siebels, seconded by Rottman; both passed by unanimous roll call votes.
On a motion by Rottman, seconded by Siebels, the council approved a liquor license application for Dollar General Corp.; the vote was unanimous.
The meeting record does not specify effective dates or implementation details for the ordinances, nor did speakers offer objections during the hearings. The council scheduled a budget workshop for Jan. 26 and set its next regular meeting for Feb. 9.
The council adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
The council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 248, which adds Chapter 157 (Property Maintenance) to the city code. City Clerk Jessica Lasack reviewed the second reading; no written or oral objections were recorded. Councilmember Deppe moved and Siebels seconded to approve the second reading and waive the third reading. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all members recorded as voting yes.
Shortly afterward the council opened a hearing on Ordinance 249, amending section 92.07 on written notice. Clerk Lasack conducted the first reading; no objections were received. Councilmember Rottman moved and Ganoe seconded to approve the second reading and waive the third. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call.
Council also approved Resolution 2026‑01 (Committees and Appointments) on a motion by Deppe, seconded by Siebels, and Resolution 2026‑02 (Loan Transfers for FY 2025‑26) on a motion by Siebels, seconded by Rottman; both passed by unanimous roll call votes.
On a motion by Rottman, seconded by Siebels, the council approved a liquor license application for Dollar General Corp.; the vote was unanimous.
The meeting record does not specify effective dates or implementation details for the ordinances, nor did speakers offer objections during the hearings. The council scheduled a budget workshop for Jan. 26 and set its next regular meeting for Feb. 9.
The council adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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