Vassar

City Council

The Vassar City Council will consider a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) request from Deshano Development Corp for the Valley Green Apartment complex. They will also vote on road closures for the Shifters Car Show and Kill the Hill 5k race, and appoint two members to the Downtown Development Authority. A closed session is planned for collective bargaining negotiations.

• PILOT request for Valley Green Apartment Complex (Deshano Dev Corp)
• Road closure for Shifters Car Show (Aug 1, 2026)
• Road closure for Kill the Hill 5k Race (Sep 20, 2026)
• Appointments to DDA: T. Lesert (3yr) and K. Dennis (3yr)
• Closed session for collective bargaining strategy

Parks and Recreation

The commission will discuss preparations for the Recreation Master Plan 2030, set a date to open the Summer Rec Time Capsule (July 15 or 29), seek new members to fill 7 vacancies, and review disc golf course maintenance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Contacting Wade Trim consultant to prepare for Recreation Master Plan 2030
• Time Capsule opening scheduled for July 15 or July 29 before summer concert
• Seeking 7 new commission members
• Disc golf course weed whacking and sign maintenance; Z. Fish to continue website

The commission approved the June agenda and May minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; discussions covered park maintenance, disc golf course upkeep, and a time capsule event. A member inquired about a shed and a shade net for the ice rink.

• Approved June 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 minutes (unanimous)

DDA

The DDA approved changing the December event name from Frosty Fest to Christmas in the City and will include Santa and Mrs. Claus at the tree lighting. Several financial approvals were made: $2500 for fountain maintenance, $6000 for watering and maintenance of Floer Pots, $2023 for pet waste stations, and a $150 damage deposit for the Kill the Hill 5K. Other items were tabled for future meetings.

• Renamed Frosty Fest to Christmas in the City (unanimous)
• Approved $2500 fountain maintenance invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $6000 watering/maintenance of Floer Pots (unanimous)
• Approved $2023 for 10 pet waste stations (unanimous)
• Approved $150 damage deposit for Kill the Hill 5K (unanimous)
• Accepted $2000 sponsorship from REMAX New Image
• Tabled Christmas tree boxes, light pole bid, and downtown parks maintenance
• Opened board applications for Tiffney and Kathy from BIGGBY