Caroline Braden

The meeting included the review and advancement of legislative ordinances regarding sidewalk exemptions for development projects, adoption of supplemental code of ordinances, and the renaming of a specific street. Other business items included the decision-making process for a grant award for a park, the approval of cost-share projects for the sanitation district, and the review of various departmental reports covering administration, legal, police, fire, and public works functions.

The meeting included the reading and consideration of three ordinances: a sidewalk exemption for the Cahill PUD, the adoption of a supplement to the Code of Ordinances, and the renaming of a street to High Ridge Court. The commission also discussed a decision regarding a grant award for Pride Park and the review and approval of two cost-sharing projects. Additionally, the commission reviewed department reports from various city offices.

The agenda for the Commission Meeting included several legislative items requiring action: the first reading of Ordinance 416 regarding a Sidewalk Exemption for Cahill PUD, the first reading of Ordinance 417 for Codification of Ordinances, Municipal Order 176 concerning the Wayman Branch Renaming, Municipal Order 177 for the Hiring of Firefighter Jonathan Baker, and Resolution 397 for KOHS grant application approval. New business covered approving city co-sponsorship for a Veterans/Senior Picnic and Health Fair, and discussing banners for the 250th Anniversary Celebration. Department reports were also scheduled for review.

The Commission Meeting Agenda for January 14, 2026, included several legislative items for first reading or consideration. These items involved a Text Amendment for Manufactured Homes (Ordinance 415), appointments to the PDS Council (Municipal Order 173) and the OKI Board (Municipal Order 174), disposition of surplus property (Municipal Order 175), accepting the KIA Grant for the Locust Pike Sewer Study (Resolution 395), and a Proclamation honoring Jerry Halpin. Department reports were also scheduled for review.

The agenda includes an audit presentation for FY25, a discussion on the need for foster homes, resident comments, and the appointment of a representative on the TBNK Board. Unfinished business includes discussion of the July 2026 Celebration. New business includes department reports from the City Administrator, Legal Counsel, City Treasurer, Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Police, Fire, and Public Works.