Andrew Hagge

The City Council meeting focused on the discussion and formation of goals and objectives for 2027.

The City Council conducted business regarding the audit presentation by Yeo and Yeo, resulting in the acceptance of the 2025 Financial Statements and Governance Letter. Key actions included approving the renewal of the Axon Enterprise, Inc. contract for TASER 7 devices, and authorizing the purchase of Police Department office furniture, workstations, and traffic management software. Additionally, the council approved in-building speaker installations for emergency stations, a budget amendment for the Riverwalk Pathway Project, the 2025 Retirement System Annual Report, a cost participation agreement for road repairs, and construction contracts for the Parkways Water Main Replacement Project. The meeting also addressed retiree health care appropriation increases.

The City Council meeting included an audit presentation and the acceptance of the 2025 financial statements and governance letter. Business items involved the renewal of a contract for TASER 7 devices, the purchase of police department office furniture and workstations, the acquisition of traffic management software, and the purchase of in-building speakers. The council also addressed a budget amendment for the Riverwalk Pathway Project, the filing of the 2025 Retirement System Annual Report, a cost participation agreement for road repairs, the awarding of contracts for a water main replacement project, and an increase in retiree health care appropriations across various municipal funds.

The Planning Commission discussed and recommended approval for several projects, including the city-initiated rezoning of 3077 Auburn Road, a planned unit development for the River Bend Townhomes, expansion and renovations for the Oakland Community College CREST Center, a parking lot expansion for the FANUC Service First Academy, redevelopment for the Lear Corporation industrial facility, and a new Sheetz retail and fueling establishment. Additionally, the commission supported editorial changes to the City's Master Land Use Plan and reviewed the annual report on operations and planning activities.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the fiscal year 2026 adopted budget and year-to-date summary. Under new business, the board approved the proposal for the purchase of an underground storage tank for the Campus Fuel Island project via a Sourcewell contract. The Executive Director provided an update on the progress of the Alo's Sports bar project.