Judiciary and Ordinance Review Committee

CITY OF MONROE JUDICIARY AND ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 TIME: 5:15 PM PLACE: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 1110 18TH AVE A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Judiciary and Ordinance Review meeting was called to order on Tuesday, May 26, at 5:15 PM. Present in person were Dylan McGuire, Heidi Treuthardt, and Christopher Vestin. Absent was Craig Franke. B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES - MAY 11, 2026 The May 11, 2026 minutes were accepted as presented. C. BUSINESS 1. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the City of Monroe's Vaping Ordinance Administrator Rindy provided a summary of the current code, noting that the City has adopted the state smoking laws, but the ordinance does not currently include e-cigarettes or vaping. He stated that the City does have the authority to limit vaping within buildings. This was a preliminary discussion regarding a possible draft ordinance amendment. The committee felt that vaping and e-cigarettes should be classified the same as tobacco products and that the City should adopt an overall umbrella ordinance addressing them. Chief Kelley also spoke regarding the potential enforcement of such an ordinance. Attorney Bartholf will bring back a draft ordinance. 2. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council Regarding Charter Ordinance Repealing and Recreating Section 1-5-12 of the Monroe City Code: Filling Vacancies on Common Council  Administrator Rindy reviewed the proposed additional requirements for filling a vacancy, noting that candidates would need to obtain a minimum number of signatures in order to appear on the ballot. A motion was made by Vestin, seconded by Treuthardt, to approve and recommend to Common Council. The motion passed 3-0, by the following vote: AYES: Dylan McGuire, Heidi Treuthardt, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None 3. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to Common Council the City's Animal Noise Ordinance Administrator Rindy followed up from the prior meeting regarding proposed changes to definitions within the ordinance. Attorney Bartholf drafted a new version and incorporated language used in other communities. Administrator Rindy noted that the committee’s previous suggestions were incorporated into the updated ordinance language. Chief Kelley also discussed enforcement of the ordinance, stating that while enforcement would still not be easy, the proposed changes improve upon the existing ordinance. A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Vestin, to approve and recommend to Common Council. The motion passed 3-0, by the following vote: AYES: Dylan McGuire, Heidi Treuthardt, Christopher Vestin NOES: None ABSENT: Craig Franke ABSTAINED: None D. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY MEMBERS E. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Treuthardt, seconded by Vestin, to adjourn at 5:40 PM. The motion passed 3-0, by the following vote: AYES:Dylan McGuire, Heidi Treuthardt, Christopher Vestin NOES:None ABSENT:None ABSTAINED: None This Committee may take any action it considers appropriate related to any item on this agenda.