Heidelberg council reviews property-split inquiry and asks staff to clarify backyard poultry, fuel-tank setbacks

At its June 1 meeting, the Heidelberg City Council reviewed two items under New Business. Administrator/Clerk Tracy Prochaska reported a closing representative had inquired about the approved split for a parcel identified as #17.019.3200 (the “Bortnem” property). The clerk said the land split application was emailed to the representative and payment was requested; no confirmation of final recorded status was included in the meeting record.

The clerk also presented an inquiry about allowing chickens and ducks and about setback requirements for above-ground fuel storage tanks. Clerk Tracy Prochaska asked the council for direction and clarification; the council discussed options but did not adopt or amend ordinances during the meeting. The transcript does not record a formal motion or timeline for any ordinance change.

Council members additionally heard routine Old Business updates, including an ongoing yard maintenance violation (an extension for compliance was granted), a Willies Way hydroseeding project update, a resubmitted 2026 elections questionnaire, planning for a city bicentennial celebration this fall, and an ongoing ordinance review. The Heidelberg Bar’s permit status and compliance review were noted as ongoing items.

No formal decisions or ordinance amendments resulted from the New Business inquiries; staff will be responsible for follow-up and any required public-notice steps if ordinance changes are recommended.