Arlington Council to weigh $37.9M capital plan, liquor license action
The Arlington City Council met Aug. 3 to consider a proposed $37.9 million five-year capital improvement plan, an administrative hearing on revoking a liquor license, and an appointment to fill a vacant council seat. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions or vote tallies are available. All items are from the official agendas.
Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
The council is considering a 5-year Capital Improvement Plan totaling $37.9 million, with $20.6 million in spending from 2027 to 2031. The plan would rely on debt, grants, capital levies, and special assessments. Key projects include:
- Street and utility reconstruction: $12.1 million total, with $3 million in 2030
- New electrical substation and system improvements: $10.5 million
- Multi-purpose municipal civic center: $4 million (2032-2036)
- New fire engine: $1.1 million in 2029
- Main Street beautification: $855,000 (2027-2028)
The plan is listed as an agenda item; no action has been reported.
Council Meeting Items
The regular council meeting agenda included several items:
- **Appointment**: Resolution 26-2026 would appoint Jim Farber to the City Council.
- **Liquor license**: An administrative hearing was scheduled to consider revoking the liquor license for Arlington Restaurant Bar.
- **Dangerous dogs**: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 348 on dangerous dogs.
- **Substation equipment**: Consideration of bids for a transformer, circuit breaker, and regulator.
- **Donation**: Resolution 27-2026 would accept a donation from St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School.
No outcomes have been published.
Budget Workshop
Prior to the regular meeting, the council held a workshop to discuss the 2027 budget. This was a discussion-only item with no votes or decisions scheduled.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next two weeks. Residents should check the city's official channels for future agendas and minutes.