Dena J. Spooner

The discussion topic for the work session focused exclusively on the preliminary budget planning for Fiscal Year 27 (FY27), which included presentations from the City Manager and City Staff regarding the Road Use, Equipment, and Utility Funds.

The Regular Session agenda included the approval of consent items such as various meeting minutes, claims listings, liquor license renewals for LaFeria Mexican, The Hills, and The Parc Event Center, and several financial reports ending December 2025. Business items involved a second reading of Ordinance #966 regarding cemetery rules and decorations, and the approval of three lease agreements via resolution: one for the Eastern Polk County Pickleball, one for Little League Baseball Field, and one for the Pleasant Hill Soccer Club. Furthermore, the council approved Resolution #012726-01 to transfer funds from the Employee Benefits Fund to the General Fund, and Resolution #012726-02 to approve temporary easements for the Shadyview Blvd and University Ave Intersection Improvement Project.

The agenda for the meeting included several action items. Key discussions involved the approval of the 2026 Library Calendar and the submission of a Grant Application for Children's Area Improvements. Old Business involved the approval of the 2026-2031 Library Strategic Plan. Informational items included a review of the Draft FY27 Library Budget, Revenue and Donations reports for November and December, and Monthly Statistics. Separately, minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting detailed approvals for the agenda, the Polk County 28E Agreement for FY27-29, and several library policies including conduct, unattended children, and computer/internet use.

The agenda for the February 2, 2026 meeting included a public hearing for a rezoning request from A-1 to R-2 concerning the Hickory Glen Ridge property, which aligns with the Future Land Use Plan designation of 'Low Density Residential.' Business items included a review of the 2025 Community Development Department Annual Report. The document also contains minutes from the December 1, 2025, Regular Session, where key discussions focused on the site plan approval for a new O'Reilly Auto Parts store and recommending approval for Zoning Code Amendments related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to align city codes with new state legislation.

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda and several consent items, including minutes from prior work sessions and regular meetings, claims listings, liquor license renewals for LaFeria Mexican, The Hills, and The Parc Event Center, financial reports, and funding resolutions. Business items included the second reading and approval of Ordinance #966, which amends Chapter 115 (Cemetery) regarding definitions, interment rights, visitor rules, monuments, and decorations to enhance clarity and safety. The Council also approved three lease agreements via resolution: one with the Eastern Polk County Pickleball Club (effective through December 31, 2028), one with the Little League Baseball for fields at Doanes Park, and one with the Pleasant Hill Soccer Club for use of green spaces at Doanes, Sunrise, Sunset, and Hickory Glen parks. Closing comments addressed new safety signage installed by Public Works, an initiative called "Ready Pleasant Hill for Readiness, Response & Recovery" announced by Councilmember Murray, and updates from the Mayor regarding WRA interviews and community surveys.