Joe Pepplitsch

The council reviewed and approved claims and bills for the city. A public hearing was conducted regarding a rezoning application for property located at 110 E. River Road, resulting in the final approval of Ordinance No. 2484. The council also approved the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department membership roster and an annual operating contract with the West Central Area Agency on Aging for the 2027 fiscal year. An executive session was held to discuss contractual negotiations. Additionally, the mayor and council expressed appreciation to city staff and crews for their efforts regarding storm cleanup and cemetery maintenance.

The commission held a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application for a storefront church at 517 N. Washington Street. Discussion centered on concerns regarding the appropriateness of non-commercial use in the downtown district, potential parking impacts, and adherence to zoning ordinance standards. Following deliberation, the commission voted to recommend denial of the application to the City Council.

The Council reviewed and approved a comprehensive list of claims and bills and accepted the financial report for April 2026. A public comment period addressed maintenance and safety concerns at the Greenwood Cemetery. The Council held public hearings and approved an ordinance to rezone property at 110 E. River Road from M-1 to C-3. Additionally, resolutions were passed regarding the St. Ann's Third Addition, the naming of 24th Street in the Northeast Second Addition, and the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 21 and 24th Street. The meeting concluded with an acknowledgment of the Assistant City Manager's upcoming retirement.

The council reviewed and approved the payment of claims and bills totaling $1,141,604.60. During the public comment period, citizens expressed concerns regarding cemetery maintenance, including weed control, irrigation, and hard water staining, as well as the city's turf management plan. Additionally, the council approved Resolution No. 2026-08, which authorizes the conveyance of property acquired through the East Viaduct Project to Dawson County.

The Planning Commission held public hearings to consider a rezoning application for 110 E. River Road, moving to recommend its approval to the City Council for commercial use. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended the approval of St. Ann's Third Addition, a replat of a portion of the St. Ann's Second Addition. The session concluded with a brief roundtable discussion regarding potential upcoming applications.