Michael E. Kozlarek

The document outlines the itinerary for Council Department Tours scheduled across two dates in February 2026. The first day includes tours of the Sanitation Department, Streets & Facilities, Billing Office, and Fire Department, concluding with a General Government Committee Meeting followed by a Special Called Council Meeting. The second day includes tours of Stumphouse Mountain Park, City Park, a driving tour of various parks and lots, the Depot/Kauffmann Square, and construction sites for the Community Center and Police Station, concluding with a Regular Council Meeting.

The City Council meeting agenda for February 17, 2026, includes standard opening items such as a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the agenda and minutes from previous meetings (January 20, 2026, and February 10, 2026). Key discussion items include the consideration of Mayoral Proclamation 2026-03 recognizing March as Women's History Month, Council recognition of City Staff during recent winter storms, and the first and final reading of Resolution 2026-01 honoring the Citizen's Water Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee. The agenda also covers the Administrator's Report, the second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-01 regarding standing committees, and the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02 concerning an easement agreement for water utility equipment. Action items include a recommendation for the paving bid award to King Asphalt, the Public Safety Committee Report, discussion on the Alcohol Ordinance restrictions on sale hours, and a request to lift the hiring freeze for the Water Crew. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with an Executive Session to discuss appointments for the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning, as well as a personnel matter.

The City Council agenda for January 20, 2026, included an Orientation session followed by the regular Council Meeting. Key items for the regular meeting included mayoral proclamations recognizing February as Black History Month and American Heart Month, a first reading of an ordinance to amend sections related to Standing Committees of the Municipal Code, and discussion/action items concerning the SCIIP Division IV Bid Award recommendation, the Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) Grant Contractor/Project Manager recommendation, the Public Safety Committee Report, the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar, and matters related to the Finance Director and Clerk to Council positions. The agenda also included provisions for public comment and an executive session.

The meeting commenced with the call to order and approval of the agenda. Key discussions centered on New Business, specifically the continuation of the Chapter 330 revision led by Jeff Guilbaut from ACOG, with a focus on the office commercial district. Public comments and other business were also noted as agenda items.

The City Council meeting included discussions on recognizing soccer champions, updates from the City Administrator on various projects including water and sewer upgrades, Community Center and Police Station construction, Stumphouse Mountain Park, and FEMA projects. The council also discussed lifting the hiring freeze for a Sanitation/CDL Driver. Department reports were presented, including those from the Police Department, Solid Waste Department, Streets and Facilities, Fire Department, and PRT Department, covering activities, events, and statistics for November 2025. Grant awards were also highlighted.