The Wilder City Council meeting on January 8, 2025, covered a range of administrative updates and community matters. The meeting included the ceremonial swearing-in of newly elected council members and expressions of sympathy for Joe Agemeyer, a long-time safety officer, on the loss of his daughter. Council discussed updates to zoning ordinances to regulate medical cannabis businesses and restrict drive-through dispensaries. A detailed conversation on updating the city’s fee structure, last revised in 1983, highlighted efforts to ensure new development projects cover inspection costs. Additionally, Public Works was praised for their snow removal efforts following a severe winter storm. Other topics included ongoing plans for a sewer project funded by ARPA grants and considerations for replacing a truck engine to maintain service readiness. The meeting concluded with a lighthearted reflection on community participation in recent holiday events and a look ahead to upcoming initiatives. This summary was generated using AI.?
Ordinance No. 25-0101 An ordinance amending the official zoning text of the city of Wilder Zoning ordinance definitions, all commercial and industrial zones to permit or restrict medicinal cannabis uses in various zones. Also, to remove video sales and rental from TC and BPD zone and permit drive in facilities in TC zone per attached findings of fact from planning commissions. (First Reading)
Approval of Financial Report November 2024