Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Donna McCurdy’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Council Special Meeting
The council reviewed and adopted the proposed 2027 budget and levy. Discussions included wage and benefit adjustments for labor contracts, staffing changes for custodial services, and various infrastructure projects such as water treatment, street and utility improvements, and equipment acquisitions. The budget also established new funds for stormwater and street improvement projects. Furthermore, the council set the Truth in Taxation hearing date for December.
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Special Public Works And City Council Special Joint Meeting Minutes
This joint meeting between the Public Works committee and the City Council focused on reviewing driveway approach reconstruction standards related to the Citywide Street and Utility Improvement Project. The discussion centered on resolving inconsistencies regarding driveway sizes, specifically addressing requests for non-standard larger driveway approaches and whether to grandfather existing dimensions or charge homeowners for variances. Key outcomes included a determination to allow driveway approaches to be replaced at their current size, with a minimum width of 12 feet, without additional assessment increases for homeowners. The group also discussed future documentation requirements, engineering considerations for sidewalk thickness, and the potential for establishing a formal variance process.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Council Special Budget Workshop
The council reviewed corrections to the Liquor Store budget regarding wage, benefit, and tip calculations. Discussions were held regarding the financial implications of hiring versus contracting for facility maintenance, and the need for ongoing custodial services. The council also deliberated on the impacts of PFA changes on water rates, the addition of a stormwater rate, and health insurance costs. Finally, the council reviewed the proposed 2027 budget levy of $2,286,050, representing a 14.1% increase, and reached a consensus to proceed with the draft while continuing to refine details prior to finalization.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and recognized first responders. Key communication items included a leadership retreat, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Superior Hiking Trail, and the upcoming RAMS annual dinner. The consent agenda included the rehiring of a part-time bartender, a temporary remote work agreement for the HR & Payroll Coordinator, the advertisement for a full-time HR & Payroll position, an update to that job description, the scheduling of a special meeting regarding the 2027 budget and levy, and the acceptance of a professional development travel grant for library services. New business addressed a driveway approach request at 71 Adams, resulting in the scheduling of a special joint meeting. Finally, the council approved the payment of both unpaid and paid claims.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
