Steven Kunka

The council meeting agenda includes several legislative and administrative items. Key topics include discussions on city ordinance options, approval of accounts payable, and the adoption of a resolution amending Lexipol policies for the police department. The council will address right-of-way agreements for traffic signal projects, amendments to city code regarding business registration, a proposal for a city hall sign, and a resolution to increase utility rates. Additionally, the agenda covers the procurement of police vehicles, an independent contractor agreement for planning services, zoning classification amendments, and corrections to a previously issued ordinance. The meeting also includes departmental activity reports, a period for public comment, and an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation.

The council meeting agenda includes public hearings for a rezone application and an annexation application, along with an ordinance for property annexation. Other business items involve a water and sewer user rate and connection fee study, a management agreement for an airport fuel station, termination and approval of hangar lease agreements, the transfer of funds for park project supplies, contract approvals for a lift station project, and an agreement for property to connect to city utilities. Furthermore, the meeting will include departmental activity reports and a public comment period.

The Council discussed and approved several items, including a resolution for the destruction of records, an agreement for grant writing services, the release of tenants under a hangar lease, and a notice of award for a water and sewer pipe replacement project. Department activity reports were presented by the building official, treasurer, fire department, library, police department, public works, systems administrator, and the city clerk.

The City Council meeting covered various municipal actions including the proclamation of National Library Week, a public hearing on dog impounding fee increases, and the presentation of the annual audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Key legislative actions included the passage of a resolution to increase dog impoundment fees and an ordinance reducing the redemption period for impounded dogs. The council also approved amendments to owner-consultant agreements for utility replacement and lift station upgrades, as well as a minor subdivision application. Departmental activity reports were provided by various city staff members, and an agreement for grant writing services was addressed. Additionally, a tenant release was processed for a hangar lease, and a resolution authorizing the destruction of specific city records was proposed.

The Council meeting involved several key business actions, including the approval of updates to both the Wastewater Collection System and Water Master Plans. The Council also approved a professional services agreement for a traffic impact study, a bid for a downtown sidewalk replacement project, and an ordinance annexing property into the city. Additionally, the meeting included department activity reports from city officials, a public comment period regarding personnel issues, and discussions on future road closures for the Cherry Festival.