City Commission Meeting Agenda Summary – March 3, 2026
Agenda Outline: First Page
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Flag Salute IV. Invocation V. Approval of Agenda VI. Proclamations and Recognitions
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A. Special recognition for city service awards.
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B. Mayor’s announcement regarding upcoming community events.
VII. Consent Agenda
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A. Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes from the February 17, 2026, meeting.
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B. Appropriation Ordinances: Approval of city expenditures and financial reports.
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C. Licensing: Review and approval of local business and occupational licenses.
Detailed Packet Summary
1. February 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes (Pages 2–8)
The draft minutes provide a comprehensive record of the previous commission meeting. Key highlights include:
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Public Comments: Summary of citizen input regarding local infrastructure and utility rates.
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Old Business: Updates on ongoing park renovations and the downtown revitalization project.
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Commission Action: Unanimous approval of the new city lighting contract.
2. Financial Reports and Appropriation Ordinances (Pages 9–15)
This section details the city’s current financial standing:
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Expenditure Review: Breakdown of departmental spending for the latter half of February.
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Revenue Update: Analysis of tax collections and utility payments compared to the projected budget.
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Audit Report: Briefing on the preliminary findings of the annual external audit.
3. Public Works Projects (Pages 16–22)
Information regarding upcoming and current infrastructure improvements:
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Street Maintenance: A schedule for the spring pothole repair and resurfacing initiative.
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Water Treatment Facility: Technical specifications for the proposed upgrade to the filtration system.
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Bid Awards: Review of construction bids for the East Side Drainage Project.
4. Planning and Zoning Recommendations (Pages 23–29)
The Planning Commission submitted several items for final approval:
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Rezoning Requests: Proposals for three residential-to-commercial conversions in the North district.
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Land Use Plan: Draft updates to the 2030 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
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Signage Variances: Evaluation of a variance request for the new hospital facility.
5. New Business and Communications (Pages 30–35)
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Grant Applications: Authorization to apply for the state-funded “Clean Water” grant.
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Legal Briefings: Updates on pending municipal court administrative changes.
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Director Reports: Monthly performance summaries from the Fire, Police, and Parks departments.