Davenport public meetings in 2024

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the December 11 meeting, a police report, a public hearing, committee and mayor's reports, an executive session, old and new business, and approval to pay bills. No specific proposals, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 regular meeting
• Police report presentation
• Public hearing (topic not specified in agenda)
• Executive session (purpose not stated)
• Approval to pay bills

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, committee reports, and a mayor's report. The main action is a vote on Ordinance 1204 to repeal Ordinance 1203 and adopt the annual budget for calendar year 2025. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a police report, and payment of bills.

• Ordinance 1204: Repealing Ordinance 1203 and adopting the annual budget for calendar year 2025
• Public hearing (topic not specified)
• Police report
• Approval of minutes from November 27, 2024
• Approval to pay bills

The council approved Ordinance 1204, repealing the previously adopted 2025 budget and adopting a revised version to account for large invoices that affected carryover balances. The council also approved a police report noting 95 calls in November, and discussed a new athletic field user agreement with the high school.

• Approved Ordinance 1204 repealing and replacing the 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved claims/vouchers totaling $145,635.92 and payroll/vouchers totaling $81,981.84 (unanimous)
• Excused absent council members Heath Becker and Lance Strite (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council will consider Resolution 2024-35 to approve tourism funding grant recipients. The agenda also includes a police report, public hearing, and approval of minutes from the November 13 meeting.

• Resolution 2024-35 approving tourism funding grant recipients

The council approved Resolution 2024-35 granting tourism funding to the Davenport Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas, with a 3-1 vote. They also approved $265.55 in aid for a Neighbors Helping Neighbors application and paid bills totaling $223,956.04. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2024-35 for tourism funding to Davenport Red Hatters (3-1)
• Approved past-due aid of $265.55 for application DVP24-06 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims/Vouchers #20885-#20900 totaling $223,956.04

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget at 7:05 p.m. and consider adopting the budget via Ordinance 1203. They will also vote on Resolution 2024-33 to approve the city fee schedule and Ordinance 1198 for the annual tax levy for 2025. Committee reports include discussion of Sports Complex and Jahn Field agreements.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Budget at 7:05 p.m.
• Resolution 2024-33 approving the City Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 1198 — Annual Tax Levy for 2025
• Ordinance 1203 — Adoption of the 2025 Budget
• Park/Cemetery Committee report on Sports Complex and Jahn Field Agreements

The council approved the 2025 budget (Ordinance 1203), the 2025 regular tax levy with a one percent property tax increase (Ordinance 1202), and the 2025 city fee schedule (Resolution 2024-33). All three items were passed unanimously. The council also approved paying claims and payroll totaling $323,987.75.

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget following a budget workshop. They will also consider a conditional use permit for an RV park at 30 Logan Street, a grant agreement with FFA and WSDOT Aviation, and a law enforcement agreement with Lincoln County.

• Public hearing on the 2025 budget at 7:05 p.m.
• MDFT Holdings request for a conditional use permit for an RV park at 30 Logan Street
• Resolution 2024-34 authorizing a grant agreement with FFA and WSDOT Aviation Division
• Approval of a draft agreement with Lincoln County for law enforcement
• Payment of claims/vouchers #20796-#20811 totaling $22,247.02

The council approved a conditional use permit for MDFT Holdings to operate an RV park at 30 Logan Street, with a condition that no mobile homes be placed on the property. The vote was 6-1. The council also approved a law enforcement agreement with Lincoln County for $350,000 per year plus 3% annual COLA, and authorized a grant agreement for an FAA-PAPI-AWOS system at the airport.

• Approved conditional use permit for RV park at 30 Logan Street (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2024-34 authorizing FAA/WSDOT grant agreement for airport system
• Approved law enforcement agreement with Lincoln County for $350,000/year plus 3% COLA (6-1)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #20796-#20811 for $22,247.02 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 9, 2024 meeting

Council

The council held a public hearing on proposed 2025 revenue sources, with the mayor recommending a 1% property tax increase allowed by state law. The finance committee recommended taking the full 1% increase, a 3% water/sewer rate hike, and a 3.8% COLA for employees. No public comments were made during the hearing. The council also approved paying $189,357.29 in claims and payroll.

• Approved paying Claims/Vouchers #20765-#20795 for $118,450.33 and Payroll/Vouchers #20740-#20764 for $70,906.96 (unanimous)
• Excused Council Members Patrick Katz and Mike Wilkinson from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, committee reports, and a mayor's report. The main action item is a resolution to allow seven days for property owners to remove weeds after a code violation notice. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a police report, and bill payments.

• Resolution 2024-32 — A Resolution Allowing Seven (7) Days to Remove Weeds on Properties in Violation of the Davenport Municipal Code Chapter 7.28

The council approved Resolution 2024-32 allowing the city to remove weeds on private property after seven days and charge owners, following a fire chief's list of non-compliant properties. A resident's request to amend a conditional use permit for apartments at 30 Logan Street was denied; the mayor stated a new permit is needed for an RV park. The council also approved $18,697.41 in claims and excused two absent members.

• Approved Resolution 2024-32 for weed abatement on non-compliant properties (unanimous)
• Denied request to amend conditional use permit for apartments at 30 Logan Street
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #20722-#20739 for $18,697.41 (unanimous)
• Approved $258.40 from Neighbors Fund for Application DVP-24-05 (unanimous)
• Excused absent council members Lance Strite and Cory Hollis (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, committee reports including a water/sewer/garbage farming contract, and approval of minutes and bills. The agenda is largely procedural with one notable item under committee reports.

• Water/Sewer/Garbage — Farming Contract discussion

The council approved payment of claims and payroll totaling $190,492.49. The fire chief requested increased firefighter pay, a new ladder truck, and a joint fire station with the fire district, but no decisions were made on those items. The water/sewer committee tabled discussion on a farming contract at the sewer lagoons.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims/vouchers $115,931.24 and payroll/vouchers $74,561.25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Council

The council will hold a public hearing and third reading of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Tenth Street right-of-way for a proposed commercial-residential project. A resolution to adopt an interlocal agreement with Lincoln County for a solid waste management plan is also on the agenda.

• Third reading of Ordinance 1201 to vacate a portion of Tenth Street right-of-way for a commercial-residential project
• Resolution 2024-30 adopting an interlocal agreement for a solid waste management plan with Lincoln County

The council approved Ordinance 2024-1201, vacating the west 40 feet of 10th Street and half the alleyway to Insula, Inc. for a proposed apartment project. The council also decided to leave the Maintenance Superintendent position unfilled and continue working to certify current employees. A resident requested the city join FEMA to help with floodplain funding, which the mayor said the city would investigate.

• Approved Ordinance 1201 vacating a portion of 10th Street right-of-way to Insula, Inc. (motion carried)
• Decided to leave the Maintenance Superintendent position unfilled and pursue certification for current employees (consensus)
• Approved Resolution 2024-30 adopting an interlocal agreement for a solid waste management plan with Lincoln County (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims #20641-#20662 totaling $26,059.42 (motion carried)
• Excused Council Member Heath Becker from the meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting (motion carried)

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 1201 to vacate a portion of Tenth Street right-of-way for a proposed commercial-residential project. The council will also consider Resolution 2024-31 approving a tourism grant to Cottonwood Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas. Committee reports will cover cemetery issues, a farming contract, and second-quarter financial results.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1201 to vacate a portion of Tenth Street right-of-way for a commercial-residential project
• Resolution 2024-31 approving tourism grant to Cottonwood Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas
• Water/Sewer/Garbage Committee report on farming contract
• Finance Committee report on second-quarter financial results
• Cemetery/Park Committee report on issues at the cemetery

The council tabled Ordinance 1201, which would vacate a portion of Tenth Street right-of-way for a commercial residential project, after concerns about landlocking adjacent lots. They approved a $1,000 tourism grant to the Cottonwood Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas and paid $236,549.07 in claims and payroll. A Neighbors Helping Neighbors application was approved for past-due aid.

• Tabled Ordinance 1201 (street vacation) until next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-31: $1,000 tourism grant to Cottonwood Red Hatters for Hometown Christmas (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #20606-#20640 ($152,727.84) and payroll/vouchers #20574-#20605 ($83,821.23) (5-0)
• Approved Neighbors Helping Neighbors application DVP24-04 for past-due amount (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Excused absent council members Chapman, Becker, and Hollis (5-0)

Council

The Council will consider a first reading for Ordinance 1201 regarding the vacation of a portion of Tenth Street. The meeting also includes results from a public meeting concerning a draft plan for the Streetscape Project.

• First Reading of Ordinance 1201: Vacation of Tenth Street right of way
• Public hearing for Insula LLC's request to vacate portions of Tenth Street and an alley
• Results of a public meeting regarding the Streetscape Project draft plan

The council tabled the first reading of Ordinance 1201, which would vacate portions of 10th Street right-of-way for a proposed commercial-residential project by Insula LLC, after a public hearing where no representative appeared and residents raised concerns. The council also heard a resident's complaint about junk and ordinance violations in residential areas, and received updates on water/sewer committee meetings and the downtown streetscape project.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 1201 (street vacation) (motion carried)
• Approved claims/vouchers #20524-#20554 totaling $21,672.48 (motion carried)
• Set water/sewer committee meeting for August 7, 2024 to discuss well seven pump failure
• Set second water/sewer committee meeting for August 14, 2024 to continue farming contract discussion

Council

The council approved Resolution 2024-28, accepting a $750,000 CARB loan to build nine T-hangars at the Davenport Municipal Airport. A proposed law enforcement contract with Lincoln County was voted down after the mayor suggested tabling it for revisions. Routine items included approval of prior minutes, a water plan update, and payment of $315,291.95 in claims and payroll.

• Approved Resolution 2024-28 for $750,000 CARB loan to construct nine T-hangars at Davenport Municipal Airport
• Motion to approve law enforcement contract with Lincoln County failed
• Approved Resolution 2024-29 updating the Cross-Connection Control Program Plan
• Approved payment of claims totaling $228,804.12 and payroll totaling $87,159.83
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting

Council

The council agreed to hold a public hearing on July 24, 2024, for a vacation request of a portion of 1st Street right-of-way and adjacent alley to allow Insula, Inc. to build an eight-unit apartment house. They also approved resolutions accepting the Ross Street Waterline Replacement Project as complete and authorizing a seal coat project bid to Arrow Construction. A law enforcement contract proposal with Lincoln County was tabled. Bills totaling $25,309.83 were approved unanimously.

• Set public hearing for July 24, 2024, at 7:05 p.m. for vacation of 1st Street right-of-way and alley for apartment project
• Approved Resolution 2024-26 accepting Ross Street Waterline Replacement Project as complete
• Approved Resolution 2024-27 authorizing award letter for 2024 TIB Seal Coat Project to Arrow Construction
• Tabled law enforcement contract proposal with Lincoln County
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #20467-#20485 totaling $25,309.83 (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a police report, and paying bills. Key items include approving a law enforcement contract with Lincoln County and a resolution for the 2024 cemetery fee schedule. The council will also discuss a grant application with Century West to improve downtown Davenport.

• Approval of Law Enforcement Contract Proposal with Lincoln County
• Resolution 2024-25 Approving the Cemetery Fee Schedule for 2024
• Street Scape Discussion with Century West for a Grant Application to Improve Downtown Davenport
• Cemetery/Park Committee report on tree removal and maintenance
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)

The council approved Resolution 2024-25, which lowers prices for older cemetery niches and sets prices for a new columbarium at Mountain View Cemetery. A law enforcement contract proposal with Lincoln County was tabled. The council also discussed a downtown streetscape grant application and heard concerns about park hours, tree health, and a failing retaining wall.

• Approved Resolution 2024-25 for cemetery fee schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled law enforcement contract proposal with Lincoln County (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $215,230.18 and payroll/vouchers totaling $60,797.42 (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the 2024 Solid Waste Plan Update, a request from Chelsea Kieffer for relief from water-sewer hookup fees, and a law enforcement contract with Lincoln County. They will also hold a first reading of Ordinance 1200 to amend cemetery regulations and accept the cemetery building as complete.

• Solid Waste Plan Update Approval - 2024
• Chelsea Kieffer's Request for Relief from Water-Sewer Hookup Fees
• Resolution 2024-23 Accepting the Cemetery Building as Complete
• Law Enforcement Contract Proposal with Lincoln County
• First Reading of Ordinance 1200 Amending D.M.C. 2.44 Mountain View Cemetery

The council voted to waive Halme Construction's street impact fee for a new building on Highway 25, citing no impact on city streets and the builder's cost savings from installing water and sewer lines. They also approved updates to the Solid Waste Action Plan, allowed a home-based haircare business to hook up water and sewer without fees, accepted the cemetery building as complete, and passed a cemetery ordinance amendment. A law enforcement contract proposal with Lincoln County was tabled.

• Approved waiving Halme Construction's street impact fee for their new building on Highway 25 (motion by Mike Wilkinson, seconded by Daniel Coriell, carried).
• Approved updates to the Solid Waste Action Plan (council consensus).
• Approved allowing Chelsea Keiffer to hook up water and sewer from her home at 1010 13th Street for her haircare business (motion by Cory Hollis, seconded by Mike Wilkinson, carried).
• Approved Resolution 2024-23 accepting the cemetery building as complete (motion by Heath Becker, seconded by Cory Hollis, carried).
• Tabled approval of a law enforcement contract proposal with Lincoln County (motion by Cory Hollis, seconded by Patrick Katz, carried).
• Approved submitting the 2023 Annual Report to the State Auditor's Office (motion by Cory Hollis, seconded by Heath Becker, carried).
• Approved Ordinance 1200 at first and final reading, amending cemetery operations and use (motion by Cory Hollis, seconded by Heath Becker, passed unanimously).
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #20353-#20388 totaling $39,501.34 (motion by Pat Katz, seconded by Cory Hollis, carried).

Council

The council approved Resolution 2024-21 updating the city fee schedule to include a 10% garbage fee increase from Sunshine Disposal's contract extension. Resolution 2024-22 was also approved to authorize funds for a water plan update. Bills totaling $105,077.61 and payroll of $61,640.90 were paid. The mayor reported that the TextMe.Gov service will launch June 25, 2024.

• Approved Resolution 2024-21 updating fee schedule with 10% garbage fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-22 authorizing water plan update (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $105,077.61 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $61,640.90 (unanimous)
• Excused absent council members Katz and Becker (unanimous)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a police report, and holding a public hearing. Under new business, the council will vote on three resolutions: amending the solid waste collection agreement, authorizing an award letter for the 2024 Ross Street Waterline Replacement Project, and allowing the mayor to contract with Xpress Solutions, Inc. for an accounts receivable payment option. The agenda also includes approval of bills and committee reports.

• Resolution 2024-17: Amend Solid Waste Collection Agreement
• Resolution 2024-18: Authorize award letter for 2024 Ross Street Waterline Replacement Project
• Resolution 2024-19: Agreement with Xpress Solutions, Inc. for accounts receivable payment option
• Public hearing
• Approval of bills

The council approved Resolution 2024-17, authorizing an amendment to the solid waste collection agreement with Sunshine Disposal, allowing a 19% increase to be spread over two years. They also approved three other resolutions: Resolution 2024-18 for a $95,345.45 waterline project contract with TEK Construction, Resolution 2024-19 for digital payment software from Xpress Solutions, and Resolution 2024-20 for a citizen communications service called TextMyGov. All motions carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution 2024-17, amending solid waste collection agreement with Sunshine Disposal (carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18, authorizing mayor to sign award letter for Ross Street Waterline Project, $95,345.45 to TEK Construction (carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024-19, agreement with Xpress Solutions for digital payment options (carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024-20, agreement with TextMyGov for citizen communications (carried)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #20305-#20331 totaling $46,265.17 (carried)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a police report, and holding a public hearing. The council will also consider two resolutions: one authorizing the purchase of a city vehicle and another allowing the mayor to enter into a ground rental agreement at the airport. The Finance Committee will review first quarter 2024 financials.

• Resolution 2024-09: Authorizing purchase of a city vehicle
• Resolution 2024-15: Allowing mayor to enter ground rental agreement at airport
• Public hearing
• Finance Committee review of Q1 2024 financials
• Approval of bills

The council tabled a resolution to purchase a city vehicle until all members are present, and also tabled a ground rental agreement at the airport pending fee collection. They approved Resolution 2024-16 authorizing submission of WSDOT and FAA airport grant applications. Bills totaling $188,298.91 were approved for payment.

• Tabled Resolution 2024-09 (city vehicle purchase) until full council present
• Tabled Resolution 2024-15 (airport ground rental agreement) pending account review
• Approved Resolution 2024-16 (WSDOT/FAA airport grant applications)
• Approved claims/vouchers $123,053.92 and payroll $65,244.99

Council

The council unanimously rejected a resolution to apply for a WSDOT loan to purchase an airport hangar. A resolution to buy a city vehicle was tabled until the next meeting. The council approved tourism funding for a city-wide yard sale, a separate airport loan application for T-hangers, and a settlement agreement with a resident who damaged a sewer main. Two small grants from the Neighbors Helping Neighbors fund were also approved.

• Rejected Resolution 2024-08 for WSDOT airport hangar purchase loan (0-6)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-09 for city vehicle purchase until next meeting (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 for tourism funding grant to Davenport FBLA yard sale (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-13 for WSDOT airport T-hanger loan application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-14 authorizing settlement agreement with John Harden (6-0)
• Approved Neighbors Helping Neighbors application DVP24-02 for $123.32 (6-0)
• Approved Neighbors Helping Neighbors application DVP-03 for $133.63 (6-0)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers #20230-#20246 totaling $31,029.45 (6-0)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including applying for a WSDOT CARB loan for an airport hangar, purchasing a city vehicle, extending the Myers-Hillcrest Subdivision preliminary plat, and submitting an FAA/WSDOT aviation grant application. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending the garbage chapter of the municipal code. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a police report, and a public hearing.

• Resolution 2024-08: WSDOT CARB loan application for an airport hangar
• Resolution 2024-09: Authorizing purchase of a city vehicle
• Resolution 2024-10: One-year extension of Myers-Hillcrest Subdivision preliminary plat
• Resolution 2024-11: FAA and WSDOT aviation grant application
• First reading of Ordinance 1199 amending Chapter 7.04 (Garbage) of the Davenport Municipal Code

The council approved a one-year extension of the Myers-Hillcrest Subdivision preliminary plat and authorized submission of FAA/WSDOT aviation grant applications for an airport weather system. Two resolutions—one for a WSDOT CARB loan to buy an airport hangar and another to purchase a city vehicle—were tabled until all council members are present. The council also passed a first-reading ordinance amending garbage code to require written notice for renter service changes.

• Approved Resolution 2024-10 extending Myers-Hillcrest Subdivision preliminary plat for one year
• Approved Resolution 2024-11 authorizing FAA/WSDOT aviation grant application for AWOS weather system
• Tabled Resolution 2024-08 (WSDOT CARB loan for airport hangar) until next meeting
• Tabled Resolution 2024-09 (purchase of city vehicle) until next meeting
• Approved Ordinance 1199 (first and final reading) amending garbage code for renter notice requirements
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $156,544.24

Council

The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to update the Six-Year Street Plan, and will also vote on a conditional use permit to convert a motel at 30 Logan Street into apartments. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a police report, committee reports, and approval of bills.

• Public hearing on updating the Six-Year Street Plan at 7:05 p.m.
• Resolution 2024-07 updating the Six-Year Street Plan
• Conditional use permit at 30 Logan Street to convert motel to apartments

The Davenport City Council approved a conditional use permit for RNGW Investments LLC to remodel the Black Bear motel at 30 Logan Street into 10 apartments. The council also approved Resolution 2024-07 updating the Six-Year Street Plan and paid bills totaling $19,171.08. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for RNGW Investments LLC to convert 30 Logan Street motel into apartments
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 updating the Six-Year Street Plan
• Approved payment of Claims/Vouchers #20167-#20180 in the amount of $19,171.08

Council

The Davenport City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes public hearings, committee reports, and the mayor's report. The council will take final votes on two ordinances: one updating the sewer system chapter and another addressing vegetation as a public nuisance. They will also interview candidates for an open council position and consider resolutions for clean-up days and tourism funding.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1196 amending Chapter 13.08 (Sewer System)
• Second reading of Ordinance 1197 amending Chapter 9.36 (Vegetation – Public Nuisance)
• Interviews for open City Council Position #1
• Resolution 2024-05 authorizing Davenport Clean Up Days
• Resolution 2024-06 approving tourism funding for grant recipients

The council appointed Daniel Coriell to fill the vacant City Council Position Number One after he was the only applicant. It also passed two sewer-related ordinances, approved resolutions for Clean Up Davenport Day and tourism funding, and approved two Neighbors Helping Neighbors applications.

• Appointed Daniel Coriell to City Council Position Number One (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1196 on sewer systems (third reading)
• Approved Ordinance 1197 on vegetation as public nuisance (second reading)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 for Clean Up Davenport Day
• Approved Resolution 2024-06 for tourism funding grant
• Approved Neighbors Helping Neighbors applications DVP-01 ($273.04) and DVP-02 ($189.45)
• Approved claims/vouchers #20127-#20166 ($145,260.11) and payroll/vouchers #2105-#20126 ($68,608.43)

Council

The Davenport City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of a sewer system ordinance, a conditional use permit for a home hair salon, a resolution for airport engineering services, and a first reading of a vegetation nuisance ordinance. They will also review fourth quarter 2023 financials and pay bills.

• Second reading of Ordinance 1196 amending Chapter 13.08 (Sewer System)
• Conditional use permit request by Chelsie Kieffer for a hair salon at 1010 13th Street
• Resolution 2024-03 authorizing airport engineering agreement
• First reading of Ordinance 1197 amending Chapter 9.36 (Vegetation – Public Nuisance)
• Review of 4th Quarter 2023 financials

The council approved a conditional use permit for Chelsie Kieffer to operate a hair salon in her home at 1010 13th Street. They also approved Resolution 2024-03 for airport engineering services, tabled a vegetation ordinance for committee review, and approved the fourth quarter 2023 financial results. A resident's request to restart a community cleanup day was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Approved conditional use permit for home hair salon at 1010 13th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 for airport engineering services (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 1197 (vegetation nuisance) for Water/Sewer/Garbage committee discussion (unanimous)
• Approved fourth quarter 2023 financial results (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims/vouchers totaling $70,436.24 (unanimous)

Council

The council appointed Jonathan Chapman as mayor for 2024 in a 4-2 vote, with Chapman abstaining. He was sworn in after the meeting and resigned his council seat. The council also approved a $140 per ton hay price, sold banked grain, adopted the 2024 fee schedule, and paid bills totaling $174,653.11.

• Appointed Jonathan Chapman as Mayor for 2024 (4-2, Chapman abstained)
• Approved $140 per ton for hay grown on crop circles and sale of banked grain at market price
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 for the 2024 City Fee Schedule
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1196 on sewer system hookup clarifications
• Paid claims/vouchers #20059-#20094 totaling $107,995.80
• Paid payroll/vouchers #20032-#20056 totaling $66,657.31
• Approved minutes from December 27, 2023 meeting
• Appointed Patrick Katz as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024