City Council Minutes
The meeting included departmental reports from the Police Department, which discussed community policing efforts, enforcement of traffic violations, development of a noise ordinance, personnel updates, and officer training. The Fire Department reported on hiring a new Fire Inspector and issues with Ladder 1. The Building Official provided updates on permits, inspections, meetings with developers, and vehicle maintenance. Public Works reported on snow day efforts and city cleanup. The City Clerk/Treasurer discussed state turnback, property tax, sales tax, payments, and financial interest forms. The City Attorney discussed the noise ordinance, PUD ordinance revisions, and FOI meeting notification rules. The Mayor discussed the Slape Street project, Ashford Knolls project, Greenway Lighting Project, installation of a Rapid Flashing Beacon, and the need for an engineer to assess the intersection of Elmore and Main, as well as the proposed formation of a Facilities and Service Demand Committee. Brad Bruns introduced himself as a candidate for District 1 Justice of the Peace.