Tracy public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved the 2025 budget schedule and updated fire department bylaws and standard operating guidelines. The council also formally accepted the resignation of Councilmember Tom Dobson, declaring a vacancy in his position.
- Approved Resolution 2024-41 to approve 2025 Budget Schedule (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-42 to amend Tracy Fire Department Bylaws (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-43 to update SOG for the Tracy Fire Department (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-44 accepting Tom Dobson's resignation and declaring a vacancy (All in favor)
- Approved consent calendar excluding Breakthru Beverage payables (All in favor)
- Approved Breakthru Beverage accounts payable (6 in favor, 1 abstaining)
City Council
The City Council authorized the sale of three city-owned lots to ECCO for facility expansion. The council also adopted a new city purchasing policy and approved several temporary liquor licenses for upcoming community events.
- Approved Resolution 2024-34 to sell parcels 31-100103-1, 31-100103-0, and 31-100105-1 (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-39 adopting a Purchasing Policy for the City of Tracy (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-34 for Aloha Night alcohol consumption permit (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-35 for Burgers, Bands & Brews alcohol consumption permit (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-36 for Aloha Night temporary liquor license (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-37 for Burgers, Bands & Brews temporary liquor license (All in favor)
- Approved Consent Calendar including March 11 minutes and Kiwanis donation for Central Park Improvement Project (All in favor)
- Approved Breakthru Beverage accounts payable (5-0, 1 abstaining)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution to apply for a DNR grant for the Central Park Improvements Project. The council also filled several vacancies on city boards and commissions and agreed to survey an additional lot for potential housing. A temporary liquor license for the Women’s Expo Event was approved via the consent calendar.
- Approved Resolution 2024-32 to apply for DNR Grant for Central Park Improvements (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-33 for Temporary Liquor License for Women’s Expo Event (All in favor)
- Appointed Karyn Muenchow and Peggi Peterson to Library Board (All in favor)
- Appointed Rosemary Martin to Planning Commission (All in favor)
- Appointed Scott Johnson to Police Commission (All in favor)
- Appointed Sis Beierman to HRA Board (All in favor)
- Appointed Rosemary Martin to Charter Commission (All in favor)
- Appointed Thomas Morin to EDA Board (All in favor)
City Council
The Council appointed Bollig Engineering as the city engineer for a community center project to conduct a zero-cost needs analysis and seek grants. Members discussed a funding gap for a proposed new building, with some suggesting a remodel of existing city property instead. Several infrastructure and budget resolutions were also approved.
- Approved Resolution 2024-30 appointing Bollig Engineering for professional services (All in favor)
- Approved call for Public Hearing on March 25, 2024, for the sale of 3 city-owned lots (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-26 to solicit bids for a 4-unit T-Hanger (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-27 for 2023 Budget Amendment #4 (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-28 for Phase 3A-2 Infrastructure Improvement Change Order #4 (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-29 for Phase 3A-2 Infrastructure Improvement Pay App #16/Final (All in favor)
- Approved Consent Calendar and gambling license for Tracy Fireman’s Relief Association (All in favor)
- Approved accounts payable for Breakthru Beverage (6-0, 1 abstaining)
City Council
The City Council approved transferring a portion of city-owned land to the EDA to facilitate the construction of two homes by UCAP. Other actions included approving a federal grant for airport improvements and updating the city fee schedule.
- Approved transfer of southeast corner of parcel 31-182011-0 to the EDA for UCAP housing (All in favor)
- Approved $164,000 federal grant and $18,000 city match for airport hangar project (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-19 allowing resident Alon Gellerman to have 4 cats with annual approvals (All in favor)
- Approved amended 2024 Fee Schedule (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-21 to accept SMAC grant for library project (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-23 for 2024 allocation to Wheels Across the Prairie Museum (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-20 approving Election Judges for the PNP (All in favor)
- Approved consent calendar including ROYO gambling permit and Tracy Eagles Club bottle license (All in favor)
City Council
The City Council approved an ordinance to reduce the size of the City Commission. The council also approved several resolutions regarding sanitary sewer improvements and city handbook updates. A request to house four cats and raise rabbits was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved Ordinance #387 reducing City Commission size from 9 to 7 members (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-10 updating City Handbook for ESST (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-11 Change Order #2 for Phase 3A Sanitary Sewer Improvement (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-12 Pay App #7/Final for Phase 3A Sanitary Sewer Improvement (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-14 gambling permits for St. Mary’s (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-15 donation for Library summer reading program (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-16 donation for Aquatic Center defibrillator and back board (All in favor)
- Tabled request from Alon Gellerman to house 4 cats and raise rabbits
City Council
The Council appointed several city officials and board members and voted to combine sick leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) into a single pool for full-time employees. The Council also scheduled public hearings regarding the City Charter and potential lot donations for housing.
- Approved combining SL and ESST into one pool for full-time employees (All in favor)
- Approved appointment of Shane Daniels as Deputy City Administrator (All in favor)
- Approved appointment of Diane Campbell as Deputy Clerk (All in favor)
- Approved appointment of Jeff Carpenter as City Clerk/Administrator (All in favor)
- Approved appointment of Matt Gross as City Attorney at a rate of $165.00/hour (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-3 establishing the Official Municipal Newspaper (All in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-4 establishing council meeting time and place (All in favor)
- Scheduled public hearing for January 22, 2024, regarding reducing Charter Commission size (All in favor)