CITY OF NORWAY
March 2 nd, 2026
Council Meeting Minutes

Special meeting of the Norway City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Nelson at 5:30 PM. Roll Call – Present: Darrell Schulte, Shawn Rudie, Christopher Van Horn, Mike Schulte, & Robby Miller. Absent: None.

Motion by D. Schulte to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by S. Rudie. Motion carried 5-0.

The Council discussed potential options to improve flow at the wastewater lagoons. No formal action was taken.

The Council reviewed a previous inquiry regarding the vacant lot owned by E&M Builders (Parcel No.
17010030). It was confirmed that the property consists of a single large lot and that the alley previously
located south of the lot was vacated in 2015. The property is currently zoned Multi-Family Residential.
Motion by R. Miller to proceed with re-zoning the property to Single-Family Residential. Seconded by
C. Van Horn. Motion carried 5-0.

Garbage and recycling services were discussed. Ed and Lucas Voss, representing LRS (Lakeshore
Recycling Systems), were present to address the Council and discuss related concerns. Updates will be
provided as additional information becomes available.

The Council received and reviewed a resume for the as needed/part-time Public Works Assistant
position.

A budget workshop was conducted. Motion by S. Rudie to approve a 3% salary increase for the Public
Works Director and the City Clerk, effective July 1st, 2026, marking the beginning of Fiscal Year 2027.
Seconded by C. Van Horn. Motion carried 5-0.

Council Member Shawn Rudie left the meeting at 6:45pm.

Motion by C. Van Horn, seconded by M. Schulte, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35PM. Motion carried 4–
0.

Jim Nelson, Mayor
Kennedy Judkins, City Clerk