Ordinance 621 is off the table.
City Council members in Flandreau this past week voted to reject a proposed ordinance that would have established set hours in city parks. Neighbors in at least one local city park, Duncan Park, have issued complaints about late night and early morning activity in recent months, sparking the initial ordinance proposal.
More than a month of discussion and concerns voiced to council members however, had them table the conversation each of the past few meetings until a better solution could be found.
Concerns primarily revolve around a blanket curfew for all city parks presenting challenges for users of City Park on the east edge of town where residents own homes, and overnight campers coming and going when they want or need.

A possible alternate solution, according to City Attorney Cory Bruning, and Police Chief Zach Weber, might be to post individual park hours at each respective park site experiencing problems. Until now, the issue has never presented itself, Mayor Dan Sutton has stated. Posted rules, if that is something council members decide to do at a later date, would help local authorities be able to limit loitering in the overnight hours.
City Campground remains closed at this time due to flooding. Those with inquiries are asked to call the city office before traveling to camp.
Also heard at the most recent meeting of the Flandreau City Council;
The contract with IMEG for construction administration services for the Utility Improvement Project was approved. IMEG will provide full-time construction observation, construction staking, coordinate the construction material testing, process all construction documents and administer the contact between H & W Contracting and the City. The total amount of the proposed services is $781,000. The project will take place over two construction seasons and start in 2025.
The approval of Resolution 2024-07, which would allow Flandreau to either accept or render mutual aid assistance with the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA). The partnership would allow the city to be reimbursed by FEMA for any assistance rendered but doesn’t obligate the city to either help or receive assistance, it merely provides the option. The agreement sets guidelines for when any community might need mutual aid.
Also, a congratulations was extended to City Administrator Cohl Turnquist and his wife Dacey on the birth of their son, Audie Jon, who was born on June 29th.