Jerome Illg

The board meeting focused on organizational and operational updates for the ambulance service. Key discussion topics included the approval to hire a full-time EMT, a recommendation for the purchase of a Stryker Power Xpedition stair chair, updates on staffing challenges and recent personnel changes, the receipt of a state operating deficit grant, and a review of community training initiatives such as CPR and NARCAN response classes. Additionally, the commission decided to transition from monthly to quarterly reviews for both financial and activity reports.

The board discussed library statistics for the previous year, reviewed communication updates from the Friends of the Library, and examined the Library Director's reports. Key topics included progress on building improvements such as electrical retro-fitting and window replacements, the transition to a new integrated library system, and staff training initiatives. The board also reviewed and discussed the Library Director's work plan for the upcoming year, which encompasses maintenance, policy updates, community engagement, and professional development.

The meeting focused on several key agenda items including preparations and applications for upcoming community events. Specific events discussed for approval included the 2026 Fireman's Dance, the Kendal Mae 5K race, and the Twin Cities Jet Pilots event held at Hok-Si-La Park. The commission also maintained its established procedures for conducting public forums.

The board meeting focused on several key agenda items. The Commission received a presentation regarding updated floodplain maps for Wabasha County, necessary for compliance with the National Floodplain Insurance Program, and recommended approval of an ordinance to repeal and replace the city code for floodplain management. Additionally, the Commission considered a request for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for the Jewel Third Addition to combine two lots, allowing for the construction of a single-family dwelling and reducing the overall subdivision density.

The Council Workshop included a review of the 2025 financial summary and audit, which resulted in a clean opinion from the auditors. Additionally, the Council reviewed 2027 budget materials, focusing on projected tax levies, expenditure trends, and capital project planning for various city funds, including general, library, and utility operations.