City of Avon

The meeting agenda was approved with the addition of the 2025 Annual Report. Claims for February were approved, followed by the approval of revenue items including various taxes, utility sales, and miscellaneous income. Public comments included inquiries regarding updates on the Development Committee members and the housing study, and discussion on a future sidewalk project. Committee reports noted plans for summer activities and an upcoming Murder Mystery event at the Library. Old business resulted in the approval of the Ambulance Roster with a new member and retaining the 2025 pay rates. New business addressed maintaining 2025 Council and Mayor Salaries, approving a fence replacement option for the Lagoon Fence, obtaining estimates for structural updates due to security concerns, advertising gravel bids, extending the BY Water contract duration, consolidating the Ambulance fund into the general fund for EIN updates, approving the Annual Report with a corrected phone number, and approving a $1,000.00 donation to Avon's Post Prom. The session concluded with setting salary rates for summer help and adjourning.

The agenda was approved with the addition of the Code Enforcer contract discussion and setting the 2026 Election date. Claims for January were approved. Discussions included public comments regarding housing study updates and street improvements. Old business involved the second reading and approval of Ordinance #361, which amends the policy for snow removal and sanding by establishing sidewalk requirements for Main Street. New business involved approving softball and baseball agreements for the 2026 seasons, procurement of lights for the softball field, casting a director ballot for SDARWS, designating the Community Bank and Avon Clarion as official entities for 2026, approving the Code Enforcer Contract for 2026, setting the 2026 Municipal Election date to June 2, 2026, and approving a 5% cost of living increase for shop and library personnel. The Ambulance Roster was tabled to the February 2026 meeting.

The City Council discussed and approved Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance No. 360 to supplement the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Ordinance. The ordinance addresses a failure to provide sufficient appropriation for the General Fund budget, allocating funds for sanitation and finance officer salaries. It also includes clauses for repealing conflicting ordinances and ensuring the validity of remaining sections if any part is deemed unconstitutional.

The City Council approved the transfer of $1,000.00 from the 2025 Contingency Fund budget. $500.00 was allocated to the 2025 Ambulance budget, and $500.00 was allocated to the Mayor and Council budget.

The library board meeting included a financial report, which highlighted a donation from Sattler estate and recent book purchases. The success of the October Lego gatherings was discussed, with considerations for more structured gatherings and leadership involvement. Plans were made for a puzzle event in January, with a budget approved for expenses. The board also discussed hosting a murder mystery event in March, reviewed open meeting laws, and considered the roles of different positions. The board decided not to pursue a meeting with the city at this time due to improved communication.