The City Council meeting included the presentation of the Mayor's Citizen Hero Award and the issuance of proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A public comment was heard regarding the potential sale of Gardner Lake. The Council approved a change order for the unit #1 turbine generator overhaul to address necessary mechanical repairs and restore capacity. Additionally, the Council considered a resolution authorizing the public sale of general obligation bonds to finance electrical system improvements and water utility projects.
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The council meeting agenda includes several public hearing and business items. Key topics include a proclamation for Constitution Week, a public hearing on the City's intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and legislative actions regarding rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. Further business items involve authorizing contracts for traffic signal replacement, restroom facility installation at Veterans Park, and infrastructure improvements, including water and sewerage system upgrades, as well as eminent domain actions for roadway improvement projects. The meeting also features an executive session for personnel matters.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Gardner Council Council Meeting
The council meeting began with a presentation observing Constitution Week. During the public comment session, citizens raised concerns regarding Airbnb permit requests and traffic or utility issues related to a proposed development. The council approved the consent agenda. The committee recommendation involved the rezoning of approximately 215 acres from agricultural and rural districts to an activity center planned heavy commercial district to accommodate a proposed mixed-use development, with presentations provided by the project developer and city planning staff regarding site planning and infrastructure.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
City Council of the City of Gardner Regular Session
The City Council conducted public hearings regarding the intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate and the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. Resolutions were adopted to exceed the revenue neutral rate and to approve the 2027 budget and mill levy. Several ordinances were passed to proceed with eminent domain for roadway improvement projects, including 167th Street, 175th Street, and Grand Street. The Council also approved voluntary annexations for property at US56 and Waverly, along with consent agenda items covering expenditures, appointments to the Planning Commission, and software licensing renewals. An executive session was held to discuss matters of attorney-client privilege.
