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This is a special city council meeting consisting entirely of procedural actions: call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, bill approval, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Approval of bills
City Council
The Evanston City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the fiscal year 2026–2027 budget and amendments to the current budget. The council will also consider a proposed 1% specific purpose excise tax for Uinta County emergency services, which would appear on the November ballot. Routine approvals include street closure permits for July 4th events and a contract for parks and recreation slope repairs.
- Public hearing on FY 2026–2027 city budget adoption
- Resolution proposing a 1% Uinta County emergency services excise tax for the Nov 3 ballot
- Street closure permits for July 4 block parties on Main, Sage, 5th, Washington, and Uinta streets
- Limited malt beverage permit for Fresh Air, Freedom, and Fun Festival at Bear Meadows (136 Skyline Drive)
- Authorization for Precision Earthwork to complete parks and recreation rockery and drainage repairs
The council adopted Resolution 26-21 to place a 1% specific purpose excise tax on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. The $13 million tax would fund emergency communication equipment, fire trucks, ambulances, and protective gear for Uinta County. The council also issued a letter of support for the Gateway West Development and approved several street closure permits for July 4th block parties, including one on Washington Avenue (5-1-1).
- Adopted Resolution 26-21: 1% excise tax for emergency services placed on Nov 2026 ballot (7-0)
- Issued letter of support for Gateway West Development (7-0)
- Approved Rick Carrigan street closure permit for July 4 block party on Washington Ave (5-1, Perkes abstained)
- Approved consent agenda: library Color Run, malt beverage permit, and multiple street closure permits (7-0)
- Approved bills for payment totaling over $700,000 (7-0)
- Conducted public hearings on budget amendment and 2026-2027 budget (no public comments)
City Council
The council untabled and approved Resolution 26-18, designating Tegeler & Associates as Broker of Record for the City's property and casualty insurance policies with Continental Western Group. The vote was unanimous 6-0.
- Approved Resolution 26-18 designating Tegeler & Associates as Broker of Record (6-0)