Michael Hoerlein

The Alexandria 2030 Comprehensive Plan focuses on guiding the city's physical, economic, and social development over the next 10-15 years. Key areas of focus include land use, transportation, community facilities, and economic development, with an emphasis on balancing growth with the preservation of the city's small-town atmosphere. The plan addresses housing, environmental protection, historic preservation, and community services, aiming to promote a sustainable environment and improve the quality of life for current and future residents through strategic implementation and regional cooperation.

The meeting will include a public hearing to gather public comment on the proposed tax rate. Discussion topics include ordinances regarding no thru truck traffic, speed limits, the tax rate, budget amendments, and lease agreement financing. Department reports will be presented, and surplus items will be declared. Other agenda items include a COVID-19 update, mayor and council comments, future meetings, and communications.

The City Council meeting agenda includes the appointment of Brett Ruschmann as an alternate on the Ethics Board; department reports from the City Clerk, Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, Zoning Administrator, Code Enforcement, Community Center, Council Committees, and Boards and Commissions; a public hearing regarding the 2020 Property Tax Rate; review of the August 2020 P&L; a COVID-19 update; and discussion of future meetings for P&Z and Park & Rec.

The agenda includes second readings of ordinances related to bond pool financing, zoning text amendments for tobacco, vape, and alcohol, and a zoning map amendment. A municipal order regarding a pickleball court bid and a resolution for Pepper GMP#2 are also on the agenda. Department reports will be given, followed by new business items such as accepting a council resignation, discussions on Amplify Alexandria and profit-n-loss, and old business. The meeting will also include communications, an executive session for personnel discussions, and adjournment.

The City Council meeting agenda includes introductions of new Police and School Resource Officers, second readings of ordinances regarding truck traffic, speed limits, tax rates, budget amendments, and land purchase financing. Department reports will be presented, followed by discussions on the September P&L report, a COVID-19 update, and various communications including voter registration deadlines and a county clean-up event. Future meetings of the Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation committees are also noted.