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Palo public meetings in 2025

5 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Meeting

City Council to consider FY26 budget amendment and land‑use map changes

The Palo City Council will hold public hearings on a FY26 budget amendment (Resolution 121525A) and an amendment to the Future Land Use Map (Resolution 121525B). Additional items include motions on fund transfers for debt interest, reimbursement agreements for Project Meridian, and several infrastructure projects such as the Corridor MPO Bridge Rehabilitation. The council will also consider several appointments to committees and boards.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

Meeting

City Council to discuss software contract and CIP projects

The Palo City Council will meet to discuss a clarification of a government software contract and Capital Improvement Plan projects. The meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Meeting

City Council will consider a bond issue for the Xavier School project

The Palo City Council meeting will discuss several financial and policy items. Key topics include a resolution to issue private school revenue bonds for the Xavier School project, tax‑increment‑financing certification for commercial and housing renewal areas, and appropriations for Prairie Vista Phase I and II and Cedar River Plaza. The council will also review software contracts, sewer service charge changes, and the creation of utility and beautification committees. Audience comments and departmental reports will be heard but not debated.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Meeting

Council to consider a $4,400 salt contract and multiple ordinance proposals

The Palo City Council will discuss a $4,400 contract for salt and several ordinance changes, including updates to animal protection, sewer service charges, and the creation of a utility committee. A public hearing will be held on revenue bonds for the Xavier School private school project. Additional items include a health insurance renewal discussion and setting public hearings for the FY26 budget and urban renewal report.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Meeting

Palo City Council to consider ordinances on animal control and water services

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including water treatment gutters and security cameras. The body is also considering ordinances to amend city codes regarding animal protection and water service systems.

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