Kristina Brott

The council meeting addressed several new business items including the approval of the Public Participation Summary for 2025, authorization for a food vendor application from Cheese and Squeeze, LLC, and the adoption of an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for the city. Additionally, the council awarded a bid for a three-year farmland lease on Backus Road to Trinity Farms of Greenville. The council also held an executive session to discuss the annual City Manager evaluation and subsequently approved the evaluation summary.

The agenda focuses on the approval of payroll and accounts payable, as well as the review of staff financial reports and minutes from the Downtown Development Authority. Key items for consideration include a food vendor application to operate a food truck at 1205 W. Washington and a resolution to amend the lighting contract with Consumers Energy to authorize the installation of additional streetlights on Forest View Drive, Ridgeview Drive, and Wild Cherry Lane.

The board received a presentation on the financial report and approved the purchase of fall banners from Consort Display Group. Additionally, the board awarded a bid to G&D Electric, Inc. for the installation of outdoor electrical enclosure equipment at Lafayette Street Parks.

The board received and accepted a financial report. Members discussed banner logistics, including the receipt of fall banners and a request to review options for winter banners. Furthermore, the board deliberated on the 2026 Match on Main grant project and established a final deadline for application submissions.

The regular City Council meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by statements from citizens regarding Danish Festival donations, support for the City Manager, and an address by the Danish Festival President. Key actions included the approval of a Consent Agenda covering previous minutes and financial reports. New business involved the approval of the Public Participation Summary for 2025 as required by the Redevelopment Ready Communities program. A food vendor application for Cheese and Squeeze, LLC, was conditionally approved for operation between March and November 2026, excluding the Danish Festival dates. The Council also unanimously adopted an Artificial Intelligence Use Policy and awarded the bid for the 2026-2028 farmland lease on Backus Road to Trinity Farms of Greenville. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss the annual City Manager evaluation results.