John Simmons

The meeting addressed a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 2023-11 with HLA Engineering for reservoir storage and transmission main improvements, utilizing Drinking Water State Revolving Funds for the rehabilitation of an existing reservoir. Additionally, a resolution was moved for Task Order No. 2025-05 with HLA Engineering for water main improvements on N. Elm Street. The Public Safety Committee presented a video project on the Grandview Police Department's facilities, and updates were provided on the truck plaza grand opening and SEID funding for infrastructure improvements.

The Grandview City Council held a special meeting to discuss and approve several ordinances and resolutions. Approvals included amending the municipal code regarding speed limits on Forsell Road, levying property and excess levy taxes for 2026, increasing the 2026 property tax levy, and amending sections of the municipal code related to domestic water, sewer, and garbage rates. Additionally, the council approved amendments to utility tax rates and resolutions related to engineering services for reservoir storage, transmission main improvements, and water main improvements on N. Elm Street. The meeting also touched on the AWC City Action Days scheduled for January 2026.

The meeting included an introduction of the new Public Works Utilities Supervisor. Discussions and actions were taken on amending the 2025 Annual Budget, declaring certain City property as surplus for disposal, and amending the Personnel Policy Manual regarding vacation accrual. The council also considered ordinances related to speed limits on Forsell Road and levying property taxes for 2026, including exceeding the 'limit factor'. Updates were provided by the Public Safety Committee on fundraising efforts for a new Police Department, and the AWC Legislative Conference was discussed.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to the annexation of property known as the Peacock & Harris Annexation, amendments to the 2025 Annual Budget, declaration of certain City property from the Public Works Department as surplus, and amendments to the Personnel Policy Manual concerning vacation accrual. Additionally, there was a request for the implementation of impact fees on new development.

The meeting addressed several key resolutions and an ordinance. These included authorizing the Police Chief to sign an IT Service Management Agreement with Certinet LLC, authorizing the Mayor to sign a Public Defender Agreement with George Hansen Law, PLLC, declaring certain Police Department property as surplus for disposal, approving a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Port of Grandview for a lot in the Wallace Way Business Park, and amending the Grandview Municipal Code to comply with state law regarding firearms. The council also received reports from the City Administrator, staff, Mayor, and Councilmembers, covering topics such as public safety and the YVCOG General Membership meeting.