HURON A group of Huron residents came before the Huron City Commission during public forum on Monday evening to discuss concerns with noise and safety at the Izaak Walton shooting range in northeast Huron. Jim Schmidt and Kerwin Haeder spoke on behalf of residents who live near the range.
Schmidt questioned the 2018 variance that was approved by the commission, believing that the range had not been properly vetted and that neighbors were not informed of the hearings. City planner Barry Cranston explained that the notices for the hearing were sent out according to state statute, notifying those within 150 feet of the proposed work. Schmidt noted that, as a military veteran, the volume of the heavy shooting has triggered past trauma.
Haeder expressed that in the original variance, natural earthen sound barriers and trees were discussed to dull the noise, but many of those have been removed. He requested what the next step would be for neighbors who now dont feel safe in their own homes.
City attorney Aaron Scheibe gave a tentative answer to that question. He stated that the city did its part within the variance hearing. Unfortunately, he explained, if parties do not follow through on promised, but not variance-required, portions of their stated plans, that becomes a civil matter.
Commissioner Rhonda Kludt discussed the citys household hazardous disposal day on Wednesday. She explained that the disposal is for city residents only, and only for private disposal, not corporate disposal.
Huron Police Chief Derek Layher brought up the prescription take-back event set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. He said that there is a green bin for any items to be disposed in the East entrance of City Hall.
The meeting began with a variance request submitted by Joe and Debbie Snyder to subdivide a parcel at 462 Custer Ave. NE that is in joint jurisdiction area. The planning committee and joint committee met and approved the variance. Commissioners approved the variance as well. Later in the meeting, commissioners also approved a plat submitted by the Snyders for the newly subdivided parcel.
The commission approved re-bidding the propane fuel supply bid due to the bid not being posted properly. A progress pay request from HK Solutions Group for the sewer lining project for $66,149.28 was also approved.
A public hearing was held for the transfer of a package off sale alcoholic beverage license from C&K of Huron, doing business as Holiday Liquor, to Carlsons Northside Service, Inc. With no public opposition, the transfer was approved.
A quit claim deed requested by Greater Huron Development Corporation was approved to replace a previously-approved deed property that was found to have a gas line running under it, making it unbuildable.
A plat of a previously-approved variance for Mel and Marty Moeding was approved, as was a home occupation permit for Dennis Bennett to operate a small engine repair business with the stipulation that there be no outside storage.
The second reading of Ordinance 2276-23-418 to clean up the ordinance around yard setbacks was approved.
Commissioners approved continuing insurance with Avera Health Plans, Delta Dental, and Principal/VSP Vision as well as naming Brenda Arteman of 1st Stop Insurance as the agent for the city. Mayor Mark Robish expressed his appreciation to the employees on the committee who worked to review potential plans.
The city approved continuing the leadership training program with Mitchell Technical College, reporting how impactful the first year of training was among those who participated.
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