Jeff Deckard

The primary focus of the meeting was a request from Prograde Construction LLC for a rezoning from agriculture to I1, including the adoption of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay for property located at 221 North 11th Street. Discussion covered the property's characteristics, including its shape, access limitations, proposed office warehouse development (13 flex warehouse buildings and an ice machine), and a phased construction approach. Significant attention was given to stormwater management, detention planning (including utilizing the far west end in the 500-year floodplain), and sewer routing. The commission also discussed and ultimately voted to approve the rezoning, pending specific conditions related to off-street parking reductions and a waiver from landscape requirements.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. The primary agenda item involved a request from Prograde Construction LLC for a variance from access management standards in the unified development code for a proposed office warehouse use at 221 North 11th Street. The applicant argued for the variance due to the parcel's unique, long and skinny shape (100 ft wide by 2400 ft deep) with existing railroad access constraints, making 11th Street the only viable access point. Board members discussed potential industrial traffic impact on 11th Street, comparing the projected low traffic from the office warehouse use (estimated 13-18 peak hour trips) to the higher potential traffic from residential development (estimated 50+ peak hour trips). The board also confirmed that the property would be fenced and screened from adjacent agricultural land. The variance request was subsequently approved. During open discussion, one member announced their resignation from the board due to relocation.

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The City Council meeting agenda included presentations and proclamations, such as OML 25-Year Service Awards and recognition for the Yukon Fire Department's lifesaving response. Key discussion items involved approving the agenda and consent dockets for both the City Council and the Yukon Municipal Authority (YMA). The Council addressed the RFP for the Freedom Fest 2026 Fireworks Show, an agreement for a 3D tree and mural at the library, and approval of Ordinance No. 1484 regarding hotel tax amendments, which is related to Resolution No. 2026-02 for a special election. Further action items included approving Ordinance No. 1485 concerning Municipal Court fines and costs, discussing the creation and appointment of members to a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District review committee, and entering executive session to discuss confidential communications with the City Attorney regarding an investigation into City of Yukon funds held by the Yukon Community Support Foundation.

The agenda for the meeting includes the call to order, roll call, and discussion on approving the minutes from the January 13, 2026, regular meeting. A key item is the discussion and possible action regarding an update from the City Manager on the Patriot Land Company Development Project. The meeting also sets aside time for reports from the Economic Development Director, City Manager, and Board Members on economic development matters before adjournment.