Jeff Fitzwilliams

The meeting included reports on various correspondence and constituent contacts regarding matters such as the Goal Course, Ordinance 1287, JRLAC committee attendance, Operation Name Sake, and Sandy Beach Level B. Following public comment, the City Manager presented a written monthly report. Key actions included the confirmation of the City Manager's appointment of Utilities Director, Lucas Caine, through Resolution 26-09. The Council also approved Resolution 26-10 for the 2026 Street and Sidewalk Maintenance Program and Resolution 26-11 authorizing a bid for 2026 Lakeside Forcemain and Sanitary Sewer work. Additionally, Resolution 26-12 awarded the bid for the Brookstone Phase 9 and Brookstone Drive Extension contract. Future agenda items for presentation included food service options for Sandy Beach and the Tree Ordinance Chapter 594.

The City Council meeting included discussion on correspondence and constituent contacts regarding topics such as the golf course, Rock Lake, signage at Bartels Beach, tree protection, and the Plan Commission. The City Manager provided an update on the February primary election. Key resolutions included the confirmation of Brian Peterson as Director of Public Works (Resolution 26-06) and the approval of a Municipal Certification for Off Dudeay Productions LLC (Resolution 26-07). The Council also discussed the L.D. Fargo Public Library Expansion Project and the Bayberry/Cottage Inn Development, authorizing a reduction of the financial guarantee for the latter (Resolution 26-08). Furthermore, Ordinance 1287, which amends the City Code Chapter 38 regarding the Referendum Requirement, received its third reading and was adopted.

The City Council meeting included constituent comments on various local issues, such as downtown redevelopment, icy sidewalk conditions, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility plan. Department reports were updated, and the City Manager provided an update on December 2025 reports, noting the ice rink readiness. Several license applications were approved under the consent agenda. Key resolutions involved allowing alcohol consumption in Wallace Park for a special event, authorizing the contract with the Jefferson County Humane Society, approving the Second Amendment to a Development Agreement for Brookstone Meadows Phases 6-10, approving plans and authorizing bids for street reconstruction on East Prospect, Maas, and Mulberry Streets, and approving the Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan and related design task order. The Council also advanced Ordinance 1287, concerning referendum requirements, to a third reading. Announcements included a notice of potential quorum for the Operation Namesake event.

The City Council meeting addressed several key items, including the discussion and cancellation of the subsequent January 6, 2026, meeting. Key actions included the approval of Resolution 25-76 (Final Plat for Brookstone Phase 9) and Resolution 25-77 (Authorization to Bid Brookstone Phase 9). Ordinance 1286, regarding a zoning amendment for a parcel near Brewster Dr and Tyranena Park Rd from Single Family Residential to Multi-Family Residential with a Planned Development District Overlay, was adopted on its third reading, alongside the related Resolution 25-82 (General Development Plan). The council appointed election inspectors for the 2026-2027 term and approved several resolutions concerning the Jefferson County 911 Joint Powers Agreement, Shared Ride Taxi Service fare increase, transfer of capital budget funds, intent to reimburse expenditures from borrowing proceeds, and an occupancy permit for Tyranena Park Rd/Cty Hwy V. The first reading of Ordinance 1287, amending the City Council referendum requirement, was completed.

The primary discussion topic of this work session meeting was the Sandy Beach Master Plan.