The Public Meeting Index

The Scottsbluff City Council held its regular meeting on November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The council unanimously approved a consent calendar, a liquor license recommendation, several community festival permits, a baler purchase, and the first reading of an ordinance adjusting meeting schedules. The council also accepted the resignation of Council Member Jerry Stricker and received reports on community events. Consent Calendar - Council approved the minutes of the October 19, 2026 regular meeting and excused the absence of Council Member Salomon. - Bid specifications were approved for the 27th Street & 21st Avenue Intersection Improvement Project and the Avenue I Railroad Approach Improvement Project. Bids for both projects are due by December 1, 2026. - A liability claim from the Panhandle Public Health District was acknowledged and forwarded to the city's insurance carrier. Public Hearings - Class C Liquor License – El Charrito Restaurant & Lounge: A public hearing was held for the liquor license at 802 21st Ave. Applicant Joseph Gollas, a third-generation owner who has managed the restaurant for eight years and worked there for over 30 years, detailed the establishment's security measures, including an electronic ID scanner, 16 security cameras, and a locked storage room with motion-activated alerts. City staff reported no disqualifying criminal history and no citizen protests. The council voted unanimously to recommend approval of the license to the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, naming Joseph Gollas as the Liquor License Manager. Festival Permits & Community Events - Downtown Scottsbluff Christmas Parade (Nov 22): Council approved a Community Festival Permit for the parade from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., including a street closure on Broadway from 27th Street to 15th Street (3:00 to 8:00 p.m.). - Flyover Brewing Food Truck – Eggs & Kegs (Nov 27): A permit was approved for BDS3C, LLC d/b/a Flyover Brewing Company to park a food truck at 1824 Broadway from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Alcohol service remains inside the establishment. - Very Merry Christmas Market (Dec 5): Council approved a permit for the market from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., closing Broadway from 16th Street to 19th Street (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). A representative requested city staff pay extra attention to ice and snow hazards on the curbs and plaza area. - Special Liquor License – Very Merry Christmas Market: A Special Designated Liquor License was approved for Flyover Brewing Co. to serve beer, wine, and distilled spirits at the market (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) using an ID and bracelet system. Ordinances & Resolutions - First Reading – Meeting Schedule & Publication Ordinance: The council held the first reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal code. The ordinance aims to eliminate the fifth Monday regular meeting of each month (moving to only the first and third Mondays) and to update publishing methods to allow quarterly publication of agendas, ensuring compliance with recent changes to the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. The first reading was unanimously approved. Bids & Awards - Baler and Conveyor Purchase: Council approved the purchase of a new baler and conveyor from Apex Equipment, LLC for $160,680. The city had budgeted $175,000 for the replacement. The current baler, which processes cardboard for recycling, is old and difficult to maintain. Staff Reports & Council Vacancy - Resignation of Council Member Stricker: The council accepted the resignation of Council Member Jerry Stricker, effective October 20, 2026. In his letter, Stricker cited a family move back to Colorado. The council declared a vacancy. The vacancy will be published, and letters of interest are due by December 12, 2026, with candidate interviews scheduled before the statutory deadline of December 19, 2026. - Zoo Updates: The "Spectacular" Halloween event drew over 3,000 attendees. The "Slender Ends" exhibit is receiving animals, with talks ongoing with two other zoos. The Winter Lights event in December will feature professional lighting designer Dan Deeds from the Denver Zoo, utilizing tree wraps and animal sculptures. Sponsors are being sought. - Monument Marathon: The 2026 event had 624 registered runners from 40 states and 231 cities. 71% of participants were from outside the area, and 75% of those brought family or friends. The 2026 profit was $80,181, bringing the total raised by the event to $797,771. Key Outcomes - Votes: All votes during the meeting (Consent Calendar, Liquor License Recommendation, Festival Permits, Ordinance First Reading, Baler Purchase, Resignation Acceptance) were passed unanimously (5-0). - Next Steps: Bid advertisements for two infrastructure projects will be published. The ordinance will return for a second and third reading. Letters of interest for the vacant council seat are due by December 12, with interviews to follow before December 19.

The Menasha Common Council met on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included a public hearing on a special use permit for an electronic sign, approval of a consent agenda with a correction to a payment amount, action on a new alcohol license, a debated and postponed vote on the appointment of a city attorney, and the passage of several resolutions related to post-tornado recovery, the fire department budget, and housing program suspensions. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved for the Joint Common Council and Water and Light Commission and the Common Council meeting of October 19, 2026. - Administration Committee Recommendations: Approved the 2027 renewal for storage tank pollution liability insurance (ACE American Insurance Company) and the 2027 health insurance change for vision and dental continuation. (8-0 votes) - Board of Public Works Recommendations: - Approved Change Order No. 1 & Final for the Midway Place Resurfacing contract (Northeast Asphalt, Inc.), adding $4,070.15. (8-0) - Approved Final Payment No. 2 for the same Midway Place project ($4,070.15). (8-0) - Approved Payment No. 5 for the 2026 Utility Construction contract (Donald Hietpas & Sons, Inc.). Note: The original agenda amount of $72,052.50 was amended to $68,347.50 after Director Merton identified a billing error for work billed directly to Menasha Utilities. The motion was amended and approved. (8-0) - Approved Payment No. 1 for the Clovis Park Tennis Courts Reconstruction (Northeast Asphalt, Inc.), totaling $120,900.32. (8-0) - Plan Commission Recommendation: Approved the Special Use Permit for an electronic message center as part of a monument sign for Unison Credit Union (1133 Province Terrace), finding that it meets the five criteria in Section 13-1-11(b). (8-0) Public Comments & Testimony - Public Hearing (D1): No members of the public spoke on the Unison Credit Union special use permit. - Public Comments on Any Matter (E): No members of the public addressed the council. - Public Comments on Agenda Items (N): Jordan Delvo (address 509 to Pier) spoke regarding a duplex rezoning. Director Dane offered to discuss the matter with him after the meeting. Discussion Items - Action Item: New Alcohol License (I1): Alderman Hale moved to approve the new "Class B" intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage license for Cabos Mexican Kitchen (209 Racine Street). The motion carried unanimously. (8-0) - Action Item: Accounts Payable (I2): Alderman Hale moved to approve accounts payable and payroll for the period of October 16–29, 2026, in the amount of $2,822,124.85. The motion carried unanimously. (8-0) - Action Item: City Attorney Appointment (I3): Council President Gradi moved to appoint David Rashid as City Attorney for the term of December 7, 2026, to April 20, 2027. Alderman Rand moved to postpone the vote to the next regular council meeting. He cited concerns over Mr. Rashid’s past work in Neenah, including the city’s sign code being found unconstitutional in 2024 and a road repair fee revised after an outside legal challenge. Alderman Rand also questioned how the committee evaluated Mr. Rashid’s experience with the ordinance codification project. Attorney Walsh provided an update on the code project, noting the fee schedule was being finalized. Human Resources Manager Cardozo stated the hiring process was fair. Council President Gradi noted the short term would allow the council to reevaluate. Alderman Rand expressed general support for Mr. Rashid but declared that his motion to postpone carried by a vote of 5-3. Note: The transcript does not include an explicit formal roll call for this vote, but this outcome was stated on the floor. The appointment was effectively postponed to the next meeting. - Resolution: Levy Limit for Fire Rescue (R-45-26): Alderman Gradi moved to approve a resolution authorizing signatory municipalities to exceed the levy limit for Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue for FY 2027. Director Sassman explained this is an annual, non-obligating resolution required for budget flexibility. Approved. (8-0) - Resolution: Tornado Stormwater Mitigation (R-46-26): Alderman Marshall moved to approve a $300,000 resolution authorizing expenditures to mitigate stormwater inflow into the sanitary sewer system caused by the July 27, 2026 tornado. Director Merton outlined the plan to address laterals taking on rainwater, including property owner notifications and potential capping of laterals as a last resort. Approved. (8-0) - Resolution: Suspension of Strong Neighborhoods Sub-Programs (R-47-26): Council President Gradi moved to approve a one-year suspension of the Curb Appeal and Major Renovations sub-programs to redirect staff time to tornado recovery. Director Dane confirmed the pilot partnership with Habitat for Humanity would continue. Aldermen sought and received assurance that the program funds would remain available for the suspended programs. Approved. (7-1) Key Outcomes - Special Use Permit Approved: Unison Credit Union electronic message center sign. (8-0) - City Attorney Appointment Postponed: The vote to appoint David Rashid was postponed by a stated 5-3 vote on a motion by Alderman Rand. - Alcohol License Approved: Cabos Mexican Kitchen received a Class B liquor and beer license. (8-0) - Ordinances and Resolutions Approved: - R-41-26 (Alexander & Bishop bonds) – 8-0 - R-45-26 (Fire Rescue levy limit authorization) – 8-0 - R-46-26 (Tornado stormwater mitigation expenditures) – 8-0 - R-47-26 (Suspension of Strong Neighborhoods sub-programs) – 7-1 - R-48-26 (Power supply contract amendment) – 8-0 - Sewerage Commission Appointment: The council accepted the resignation of Corey Gordon and appointed James Merten to the Neenah-Menasha Sewerage Commission for the term ending December 31, 2026.

The Waconia City Council met at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 2, 2026, with Mayor Tim Litfin presiding and Council Members Nick Gleason, Jeff Grengs, Jacob Coleman, and Derek Siddons participating. Students Arya and Owen led the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was adopted with one change: item 9.1, the 8th Street parking restrictions request, was deferred to the November 16 meeting because the presenter was ill. The council conducted the final assessment hearing for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 4, approved the consent agenda except for the audit contract that was pulled for separate consideration, authorized an RFP for legislative lobbying services, and renewed the city's audit services agreement on a 4-1 vote. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda 5-0, excluding item 8.8, which Mayor Litfin pulled and moved to item 9.3. - The 13 approved items included the October 19, 2026, council minutes; November 2 expenditures; Downtown Reconstruction Phase 4 Pay Request No. 6 to GMH Asphalt Corporation; Water Treatment Plant No. 4 Pay Request No. 1 to Magney Construction, Inc.; Well 9 Pay Estimate No. 4-Final to Traut Companies; Resolution No. 2026-246 for the storm sewer CIPP lining contract; Resolution No. 2026-247 authorizing the 2027 Carver County Solid Waste Reduction Grant application; Resolution No. 2026-249 accepting cash donations; Resolution No. 2026-250 for the 2027 prosecution joint powers agreement; Resolution No. 2026-253 approving a leave of absence for Firefighter Bryson Burkholder; Resolution No. 2026-254 adopting a council proclamation policy; Resolution No. 2026-251 for a temporary on-sale liquor license for St. Joseph Catholic Church; and Resolution No. 2026-252 for an exempt permit raffle. Public Hearing: Downtown Reconstruction Phase 4 Final Assessment - Jake Salisbury of Bolton & Menk presented the final assessment for Phase 4, the last of four downtown reconstruction phases. The project included reconstruction of First Street, Elm Street, and Second Street; storm sewer replacement and expansion; lighting replacement and expansion; removal and vacation of the Pine Street right-of-way; and sewer and water replacement with water main upsizing. Salisbury said the project is not complete: punch-list repairs, final paving, and striping remain for next year, and the work will sit through a freeze-thaw cycle. - Final total project cost was just under $5.4 million ($5.36 million), compared with an original estimate of $6.6 million — about 19–20% lower, or roughly $1.3 million less. Salisbury attributed the reduction to a low bid $400,000 below the second bid, a reduced Elm Street parking lot, a narrower Second Street after tree and church discussions, only one water service drilling instead of three or four as in Phase 3, the contractor missing schedule/staging incentives (saving $40,000-plus), and minimal soil correction. - The calculated assessment amount was $888,000; after benefit evaluation, just under $510,000 was assessed. Street assessments were $260.02 per front foot, down from the $287 feasibility estimate. Sewer assessments were $4,720 per unit, roughly $1,000 below the feasibility estimate of about $5,700 or $5,800. Final water main assessments were $7,910, down from close to $10,000 in the feasibility study. The city's bond rate was 3.15%; by policy, property owners carrying assessments on taxes pay 4.15%. - Total project costs—design, construction, legal, and bonding—were 24.05% of construction cost, versus a 30% feasibility estimate, 27.2% for Phase 3, and 28.7% for Phase 2. - Thirty of 34 properties were assessed. The benefit evaluation lowered assessments for about three-fourths of properties and reduced the total by $300,000–$400,000. Owners may prepay within 30 days of the hearing; otherwise the city files with the county and the assessment appears on 2027 taxes. - No one spoke at the public hearing, and no written comments were received. The hearing was opened and closed by unanimous motions, and Resolution No. 2026-245 approving the assessment roll was adopted 5-0. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the public hearing or open forum. - The scheduled Community Interest Presentation by Christie Larson of Southern Valley Alliance did not occur because no representative was present. Discussion Items - Legislative lobbying services RFP: City Administrator Shane Fineran presented Resolution No. 2026-255, approving an RFP for legislative services and proposed 2027 legislative priorities. The prior lobbying contract ended in October, and the council had directed staff to issue an RFP. Proposals are expected back at the end of November, with interviews in early January and a firm onboard as the legislative session begins. Priorities are: (1) carryover authority for local social districts; (2) continued funding for Highway 5 Phase 2 and the adjacent frontage road, following $4.7 million secured from the state last session, with the project out for bid and funded through federal, Met Council regional solicitation, and state sources; and (3) recreation facilities, including the aging Safari Island, with a focus on local control, local option sales tax authority, and state bonding. The RFP will be posted on the city website and the League of Minnesota Cities portal. Mayor Litfin said the city has received good return on its lobbying investment and supported testing the market through an RFP. Adopted 5-0. - Audit services agreement: Mayor Litfin pulled item 8.8 to question renewing Redpath and Company without bidding; the city has worked with the firm for 10 years. Staff recommended a three-year agreement for fiscal years 2026–2028 with a 4% annual increase, citing the firm's familiarity, good service, and the disruption and staff workload a change would create amid Acela implementation, tracking federal Highway 5 funds, and selecting new financial software. Fineran said there had been no dissatisfaction in the last five years and noted the city's CAFR award, received for more than 10 consecutive years. A council member asked whether an RFP could be done closer to the end of the three-year term; staff agreed that would allow more planning time. Resolution No. 2026-248 was adopted 4-1, with Mayor Litfin voting no. Staff and Council Reports - Fineran reminded residents that winter parking rules took effect November 2: no parking on streets from midnight to 6 a.m. The city is issuing warnings during a grace period and will begin towing once snow falls. He also reminded residents that Election Day is November 3, with polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; polling locations have changed and are at City Hall, the fire station, Paradise Commons in Lake Waconia Regional Park, and the ice arena. - Mayor Litfin reported on the October 20 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council meeting; the October 21 West Carver Rotary STRIVE meeting with 12 Waconia High School seniors, where he spoke about attitude; the October 21 groundbreaking for Bongards Premium Cheese's expansion, which employs more than 200 people at the site and is expected in 2028; and the October 28 Halloween game day at the Waconia Senior Center, attended by 25 adults. - Litfin thanked election judges Vicky Cummings, Brenda Grams, Constant Nelson, and Cindy Roloffs, and staff Sue Schwalbe, Brenda Jurik, and Jackie Sul Schultz. The council will certify Waconia's election results on November 16. He noted that 3,543 early voters participated in 2024 and that this year's early-voting total was approaching that number. Key Outcomes - Resolution No. 2026-245 approving the Downtown Reconstruction Phase 4 assessment roll: adopted 5-0. - Consent agenda, excluding item 8.8: approved 5-0. - Resolution No. 2026-255 approving the legislative services RFP and 2027 priorities: adopted 5-0. - Resolution No. 2026-248 approving the Redpath and Company audit engagement for fiscal years 2026–2028: adopted 4-1, Mayor Litfin opposed. - Item 9.1, 8th Street parking restrictions: deferred to the November 16 meeting. - Council will certify election results on November 16.

The Pooler City Council met on November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 100 US Highway 80 SW, Pooler, GA. The meeting covered the consent agenda, two public hearings on conditional use requests, and a major discussion on a proposed PUD amendment for a large mixed-use development known as 'The District'. The council approved a site plan, denied a conditional use for a container storage yard, and voted down the rezoning request for 'The District' after extensive public testimony and council deliberation. Consent Calendar - Approved City Council Workshop Minutes and City Council Meeting Minutes from October 19, 2026. Planning & Zoning Item A: Site Plan Approval (840 Towne Center Boulevard) - Staff presented a proposal for a 22,602 square foot multi-tenant commercial building with 9,937 square feet of ground-floor retail and approximately 11,000 square feet of second-floor office space within the Godley Station PUD. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. - No speakers from the public or questions from council. - Motion to approve passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Item B: Withdrawn (1114 Forest Drive) - This item, a conditional use request for a home occupation for a mobile food truck business, was withdrawn by the applicant prior to discussion, despite being scheduled for a public hearing on the agenda. Planning & Zoning Item C: Conditional Use Request Denial (1485 Pine Barren Road) - Staff Presentation: The request was for a container storage yard, including container stacking, as an accessory use to the existing DST trailer yard in the I-1 zoning district. A similar request was denied in December 2023. Staff recommended approval with three conditions: maintaining the container storage and stacking area at less than 50% of the area previously approved for the trailer yard, restricting operating hours to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and requiring a site and landscaping plan for screening. - Public Hearing: - Amy Gillum (3 Redfield Drive) opposed the request, citing increased traffic and safety risks on Pine Barren Road and questioning traffic enforcement. - Michael Bartouche (323 Casey Drive) expressed opposition, questioning enforcement of the operating hours and highlighting frequent truck traffic violations on Pine Barren Road, as well as potential hazardous material risks from stacked containers. - Pat Lynch (135 Pine View Crossing) objected to the impact of additional trucks on a road not designated for through trucks and noted the road was already deteriorating due to violations. - The petitioner, Carson Mellinger, stated the containers would be empty and no hazardous materials would be stored. The mayor added that the police department actively patrols the road, but enforcement is challenging due to trucking navigation apps directing trucks there. - Council Action: Motion to deny. Passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Item D: PUD Amendment for 'The District' (Jabot PUD Amendment 20) - Staff Presentation: The request was to rezone three parcels (totaling 117 acres) from the Jabot PUD to C-2 (Heavy Commercial) with a Planned District Overlay. The proposed 'District' development included 1,060 multifamily residential units, 440 hotel rooms, a 100,000 square foot grocery store, gas stations, restaurants, offices, and an amphitheater. The Jabot PUD currently has only 88 unused multifamily unit allocations remaining. Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial, primarily due to the significant traffic congestion the development would create on Pine Barren Road, Pooler Parkway, Galloway Drive, and Memorial Drive. - Petitioner Presentation: Liz Gillespie and traffic engineer Amr Alampati presented the project. They stated the city's traffic consultants (Kimley Horn) had accepted their traffic impact study, and they committed to implementing its recommended improvements, including signalization and turn lanes. They acknowledged the Pooler Parkway widening is a system improvement and committed to coordinating with the city. - Public Comment (Limited to 3 minutes each as the public hearing was held on September 21, 2026): - Amy Gillum (3 Redfield Drive) spoke against the project, citing 38.43 acres of wetlands on the site and previous flooding in the area. She read a prepared statement criticizing the council for perceived disrespect of public time, lack of communication with residents on safety issues, and fiscal irresponsibility regarding redundant studies. - Pat Lynch (135 Pine View Crossing) urged the council to deny the request, arguing the location was wrong and that the city has already reached a tipping point for traffic and development without sufficient answers from the applicant. - David Brown (102 Wayview Gardens) expressed support for the project, stating he was proud of the city and hopeful the project would be approved. - Joshua Soviy (210 Silverbrook Circle) expressed opposition, raising concerns about gridlock and the developer's reliance on state road expansion projects (Pooler Parkway, I-16) facing long delays. He reported a hostile interaction with a developer representative after the previous meeting. - Stephen Aspel (Richmond Hill, representing GeoVista Federal Credit Union) asked for approval to facilitate their branch relocation from Godley Station to Pooler Parkway. - Kristen Wilson (137 Pine View Crossing) opposed the project, stressing that area schools are already overcrowded and cannot accommodate the additional students generated by 1,060 residential units. - An un-named resident questioned the developer's financial track record (citing bankruptcies and failed projects) and asserted that community amenities like the amphitheater would rely on taxpayer funding. - Carson Strickland (122 Jumpson Way) spoke in favor, calling the project an asset to Pooler. - Lee Yochum (2405 Points Set Way) spoke in favor, comparing the project to similar successful developments in other cities and arguing that concerns should not be a reason to block progress. - Michael Bartouche (323 Casey Drive) spoke against the project, criticizing the density of apartments, the lack of funding secured for parking structures and the amphitheater, and the absence of the Pooler Parkway expansion from the state's 15-year plan. - Curtis Faircloth (former Pooler resident) spoke in favor, stating the project would raise the tax base, bring jobs, and create opportunities for small businesses. - Council Discussion: - Mayor Pro Tem Henry questioned the petitioner on funding for parking garages (no funding secured, concept plan available) and the amphitheater (a placeholder requiring future feasibility and funding). - The Mayor consulted the City Attorney regarding enforceable conditions. The attorney advised that tying residential phasing to commercial development is not enforceable under the current city code, but a condition requiring compliance with the accepted traffic study is legally viable. - Key Outcomes: - Motion 1 (Henry/Bashler): Approve the PUD amendment with a condition requiring compliance with the Kimley Horn Traffic Impact Study memo dated October 28, 2026. - Vote: 2 Ayes (Bashler, Henry), 4 Nays (Carpenter, Wilcher, Vallum, Hutcherson). Motion Failed. - Motion 2 (Wilcher/Vallum): Deny the PUD amendment and rezoning request. - Vote: 4 Ayes (Wilcher, Vallum, Hutcherson, Carpenter), 2 Nays (Bashler, Henry). Motion Passed. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned following a unanimous vote.

The Rules Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on November 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC, chaired by Supervisor Shimon Walton, with committee members President Rafael Mandelman and Vice Chair Steven Shiro (referred to as Cheryl in the voting record). Clerk Victor Young managed the proceedings. The committee considered four agenda items: appointments to city boards and acceptance of the SFMTA's 2026 Biennial Surveillance Report. All items were approved unanimously and are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors' November 10, 2026, agenda. Appointments to City Boards - Assessment Appeals Board No. 1: Four members were appointed with unanimous recommendation: Karina Mitchell (seat 1, term ending September 6, 2027, residency waiver granted), Steven Wasserman (seat 3, term ending September 4, 2028), Elizabeth Zaray (seat 5, term ending September 3, 2029, residency waiver granted), and Richard Lee (seat 7, term ending September 3, 2029). Each candidate described their extensive experience in property appraisal and prior board service. Richard Lee brought a copy of Time Magazine from June 19, 1978, highlighting Proposition 13's impact. - Assessment Appeals Board No. 2: Claire Irvin Lee was appointed to seat 8 (term ending September 3, 2029, residency waiver granted). She shared her legal background, prior service on the board, and ability to assist unrepresented property owners. - Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee (CYF OAC): Rebecca Castaner, a 19-year-old San Francisco native and former foster youth, was appointed to seat 7 (term ending July 1, 2027). She described her involvement with DCYF's Youth Empowerment Program and the Hype Center's Youth Advisory Board, where she serves as chair. SFMTA Biennial Surveillance Report Principal Business Analyst Nabil Arnaut presented the mandated report covering six surveillance technologies. Notable findings: - Red-light cameras with no-right-turn enforcement (policy adopted in 2025) issued 10,385 citations in 2025, with no complaints, violations, or requested policy changes. - Four technologies had no reportable activity. - Automated speed enforcement received privacy and data-sharing comments from the public, which are being addressed with existing safeguards. During discussion, Vice Chair Shiro inquired about program costs. Monica Geecy, red-light camera program manager, clarified that the program is not revenue-positive: citation revenue goes to the state, and the city receives only traffic school fees. The program's annual operating cost is approximately $1.2 million, and capital installation costs about $500,000 per camera. President Mandelman acknowledged the high cost but supported the safety benefits. Public Comments & Testimony One speaker, John Ellis (member of the Supportive Housing Providers Network Resident Advisory Board, speaking in his individual capacity), questioned whether the city could bring AI data management in-house to avoid exploiting data outside city control, expressing a desire for accountability and safety. No further public comments were made on other items. Key Outcomes - Motion 1 (Chair Walton): Recommended Karina Mitchell, Steven Wasserman, Elizabeth Zaray, and Richard Lee for Assessment Appeals Board No. 1. Passed 3-0 (Vice Chair Cheryl aye, Member Mandelman aye, Chair Walton aye). - Motion 2: Recommended Claire Irvin Lee for Assessment Appeals Board No. 2. Passed unanimously. - Motion 3: Recommended Rebecca Castaner for CYF OAC seat 7. Passed unanimously. - Motion 4: Recommended acceptance of the 2026 Biennial Surveillance Report. Passed unanimously. All appointments and the report will be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors.

The Spearfish City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 2, 2026, beginning at 5:39 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 625 5th Street, Spearfish. The agenda was amended early in the meeting to remove Public Works Item 15E because a late correction arrived too late to be properly posted; the item was scheduled to return at the next meeting. The council heard public comment, approved a consent agenda, and acted unanimously on the remaining items. No conflicts of interest were declared. Official meeting minutes were not available in the source materials. Agenda Amendment and Proclamation - Council voted to amend the agenda to remove Item 15E. - Mayor John Senden proclaimed November 11, 2026 as Buddy Poppy Day in Spearfish, and a VFW representative accepted the proclamation. Public Comments & Testimony - John Dale, 239 West Jackson Boulevard, asked the council to re-establish the city technology committee and said he should be appointed to it. He described his Master of Science in MIS background, expressed frustration that the committee had been disbanded, and stated that if the issue is not resolved he will move to what he called a totally legal, lawful, peaceful action. No other public comment was made in person or online. Consent Calendar - Council approved the consent agenda containing: minutes of the October 14, 2026 special session and study session; minutes of the October 19, 2026 regular session; the Treasurer's Report dated September 30, 2026; and the access agreement with Mandy and Chad Knight of 420 North Meier Ave. for removal of a dead tree on City property accessed through the Knights' property. Added and Adjusted Wages - Council approved the budgeted 2026 wage additions and adjustments, including Planning Manager reclassification to $47.56, Police Corporal promotion to $36.25, Utilities Operator I new hire at $26.95, state-reimbursed wildland rate of $22.84 for Red Carded Firefighter Sean Schipp, and two new Parks Maintenance & Forestry Technicians at $26.29 and $25.65. The motion carried by roll-call vote. Community Development - Final Plat within the ETJ combining two residential lots into one: staff reported the plat meets the subdivision ordinance, the Planning Commission recommended approval on October 20, and no new access is proposed. Council opened and closed the public hearing with no comment and approved the final plat. - Final Plat of Lots A, B, and C, Spring Creek Ranch Estates: staff explained the property was annexed in 2008, will create three large lots of 51, 33, and 33 acres, retains AG zoning, and does not require the city to extend utilities or improve roads. The county commission approved the associated Johnson Lane right-of-way condition. Council opened and closed the public hearing with no comment and approved the final plat. Finance - Approved the 2027 liquor and wine license renewals. The city currently holds 32 wine, 11 retail liquor, 10 packaged liquor, 5 restaurant liquor, and 1 convention center liquor licenses. - Approved the $1,228,285.28 transfer from the 101-General Fund to the 201-Second Penny Sales Tax Fund for the final payment on the 2015 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bond. Staff said prepaying saves about one and a half years of interest. - Approved the first reading of Ordinance 1433, supplementing the 2026 appropriations to purchase a front-end loader with V-plow that was available immediately; if deferred, delivery could take up to 18 months. - Accepted the A&B Business Solutions proposal for managed print services at $3,268.41 per month for a 4-year term. Staff said the current monthly cost is $4,015.16 for 16 machines, the new contract saves roughly $600 per month, and it includes replacement of 7 machines plus toner and maintenance. This motion carried by roll-call vote. Fire - Approved additional wildland firefighter pay rates effective August 1, 2026 for Red Carded and non-Red Carded firefighters, including rates of $22.84, $25.12, and $20.44. Staff stated the annual approval was missed in the spring and needed to be backdated so volunteer firefighters can be reimbursed from state and federal incidents. The motion carried by roll-call vote. - Approved the professional services agreement with Structural Dynamics, LLC for construction inspection of the Fire Training Tower for a total not to exceed $56,218.95. Staff described the tower as a specialized kit build used for fire and police training, with burn rooms, sensors, movable partitions, and heat resistance up to 2,200 degrees. The motion carried by roll-call vote. - Approved the OnScene Dynamics proposal for a Type 6 Fire Upfit on the 2027 Ford F-550 for $19,427.85. Staff said the vehicle upfit was budgeted and the total project remains well under budget. The motion carried by roll-call vote. Parks and Recreation - Approved the extension of the short-term lease with the Northern Hills Amateur Hockey Association (Chinook) for the outdoor ice rink at Hillsview under existing terms while a long-term lease is being drafted. Public Works - Approved the agreement with Butte Electric Cooperative, Inc. to provide electric service to Sawmill TID 8 along Bandsaw Avenue for $130,409.45. Staff said budget authority remains for the project. - Accepted the asphalt paving completed on Main Street between Jackson Boulevard and Grant Street for the sole purpose of paying the offered $10,000 incentive. Staff reported the Downtown Mill and Overlay project, which followed the failed 2025 chip seal, was opened to traffic by October 2, 2026 in time for the Spearfish High School homecoming parade. Acceptance was not final project acceptance; completion is expected by June 9, 2027. - Approved the final under/over Change Order No. 1 for the 2026 Mainline Pavement Markings Project with a net decrease of $3,818.10, along with the Certificate of Final Completion and Acceptance. - Awarded the 2027 Biosolids Hauling Services contract to Fortin Trucking & Excavating LLC for $60,060.00. Staff said the second bid was more than $9,000 higher, the bid is under the $65,000 budget, and solids are hauled to the Gillette landfill for composting. The motion carried by roll-call vote. Bills - Approved the bill list dated November 2, 2026, as corrected, totaling $1,126,765. The motion carried by roll-call vote. Publication of Wages - In accordance with SDCL 6-1-10, the council noted the published wage list, with no action required: Caleb Gallagher, Parks Maintenance & Forestry Supervisor, $32.84 effective 10-19-2026; Jonathan Beach, Utilities Operator III, $32.04 effective 9-27-2026; Jaymia Ecker, Planning Manager, $47.56 effective 10-25-2026; Saul Torres, Police Corporal, $36.25 effective 11-8-2026; and Rhyse Naylor, Utilities Operator I, $26.95 effective 11-17-2026. Mayor and Council Discussion - The Mayor reminded residents to vote the next day, announced the State of the Community luncheon on Thursday, and noted a public meet-and-greet for City Administrator Peter at Hudson Hall from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. - Council and staff offered commendations for the Downtown Mill and Overlay team and the fire training tower coordination. Planning staff highlighted the Shape Spearfish development code rewrite, the Arts and Public Places advisory board, the ETJ working group, and a planning commission vacancy. Key Outcomes - All items on the amended agenda were approved; no motions failed. Roll-call votes on wage adjustments, the managed print contract, fire items, selected public works contracts, and the bill list carried unanimously, 4-0. - Item 15E was removed from the agenda and will be brought back at the next meeting. - Both public hearings were closed after no public testimony. - The council accepted downtown asphalt paving only for payment of the $10,000 completion incentive; the full project remains open until final completion around June 9, 2027.

The Red Wing City Council held a workshop on Monday, November 2, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. Mayor Yaco attended online and Council Member Bisee was absent. The two primary topics were an update on the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) expansion options and the 2027 budget. Discussion Items Update on LEC Renovation Options and Proposed Lease Agreement Chief Sather presented two expansion options for the LEC to address critical deficits in office space, storage, safety, and interview privacy. The current facility has 25,000 usable square feet. Option A ($11.7 million) consolidates the Red Wing Police Department on one level but sacrifices training and locker room space. Option B ($13.5 million) adds a second level for investigations to preserve these spaces. Both options include a dedicated garage and are proposed as additions to the existing building, which the city leases from the county. The city currently pays $363,000 per year in lease. A cost comparison and lease rate framework for a potential new building is pending with a consultant and is expected in 60-90 days. Benike Construction provided hard cost estimates for the renovation options. Council Member Joe expressed frustration over the four-year timeline and sought clarity on the county's financial contribution and guaranteed lease rates. Council Member Yaco advocated for exploring the recently vacated Copeland site across the street as a potential location for a new building, promoting a "buy once, cry once" approach. Council Member Vicky questioned the high cost for a relatively small increase in dedicated office space (5 FTEs predicted over 20 years). Council Member Becky weighed the investments against the city not owning the building and potential space sacrifices. Council Member Ron supported seeking concrete figures before deciding and emphasized the need for public engagement on the investment. The council directed staff to engage BKV to provide a high-level conceptual cost analysis for developing a new police station at the Copeland site, to be presented as a third option against the expansion plans. 2027 Budget Update Finance Director Marshall presented the 2027 budget, which is currently based on a 3.85% levy increase. The city proposes using $0 in unassigned fund balance in 2027, absorbing a reduction in debt service costs into the base budget. The fund balance is approximately 89.7%, leaving about $6 million in unassigned funds after accounting for policy reserves and known encumbrances. For the ambulance fund deficit ($4.2 million), a plan was proposed to transfer $840,000 annually over five years. Council members broadly supported the ambulance fund repayment plan. Council Member Vicky and Mayor Yaco emphasized the need to also cover annual operating losses to prevent the deficit from growing again. The council debated several options for lowering the levy further. Mayor Yaco proposed a 2% target and specific cuts to the Skate Park CIP ($290,000) and the Riverfront Trail study ($46,000). Council Member Ron advocated for a 0% increase using fund balance and supported similar cuts. Council Member Becky favored a 3.5% target, supporting the Green Fund policy and opposing cuts to performance pay without a plan. Council Member Beth also set 3.5% as a maximum, opposed pre-empting the citywide Park Plan on park projects, and supported holding on performance/longevity pay due to union relations. Council Member Joe supported a 2.5% target, delaying the skate park for the park plan, reducing playgrounds, and retaining the Green Fund for solar repairs. Council Member Vicky strongly supported funding parks as a top community asset but was willing to delay the skate park for the park plan. Staff noted that the Green Fund ($32,000) is needed to partially cover an additional $28,000 in necessary solar panel inverter repairs. Key Outcomes - LEC Expansion: The council directed staff to obtain a cost estimate from BKV for a high-level conceptual cost analysis of a new police station at the Copeland site, aiming to present it as a third option alongside the expansion of the existing LEC. - Lease Framework: The city will continue working with the county and the consultant to finalize the lease rate framework inputs, expected in 60 to 90 days. - 2027 Budget Levy Target: The council provided clear direction to lower the levy from 3.85% through specific expenditure reductions (primarily targeting the skate park, trail study, and playground funding) rather than relying on unassigned fund balance. A final target was deferred until the next meeting. - Ambulance Fund: The council reached consensus on the repayment plan, directing staff to formalize a plan to transfer $840,000 annually for five years to eliminate the $4.2 million deficit, while monitoring annual operating losses.

This summary was compiled from the meeting agenda dated November 3, 2026, and metadata specifying the meeting date as November 2, 2026, at 17:30 UTC. No official minutes were provided, and the available raw audio transcript contains only pre-meeting audio system checks, capturing no debate, testimony, or voting outcomes. The agenda further noted that the minutes for meetings held between August 4 and October 27, 2026, were not yet ready for approval. Consent Calendar - Liquor and Towing Licenses: Public hearings were scheduled for the transfer or issuance of six licenses, including off-premise beer/wine licenses (Pike Road Market, Welcome Mart, One Stop Gas), a lounge retail liquor license (The Upper Deck 2.0), a special retail liquor license (Nikki's Event Center), and one towing service license (United Towing) (Items 1–6). - Inoperable Vehicle Abatement: Resolutions were scheduled for public hearing to abate 27 inoperable vehicles as public nuisances across multiple properties, with costs to be assessed against registered owners (Items 7–33). - Noxious Weed Abatement: A resolution scheduling a public hearing on December 8, 2026, was proposed for the abatement of weeds on 136 properties (Item 63). - Budget and Fund Transfers: Various budget amendments were proposed, including a $300,000 transfer from Police Professional Services to a Police Fit Check Incentive Program, and transfers from South Eastlake ($5,357.10), Killough Springs ($5,357.10), and Roebuck ($4,017.83) neighborhood associations to the Capital Improvement Fund for traffic calming. - Community and Non-Profit Agreements: Funding agreements were proposed for organizations including Be Kind Birmingham ($4,500), Childcare Resources ($5,000), Community Care Development Network ($10,000), Friends of the Birmingham Public Library ($1,150), Green Hands Growing Futures ($2,000), Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Foundation ($43,500), and Vulcan Park Foundation ($1,500). - Capital Projects and Purchasing: Bids and proposals were up for approval for the Negro Southern League Museum elevator repair ($11,225), Linn Henley Library HVAC repair ($23,650), and other system maintenance contracts. - Administrative Approvals: Standard itemized and advanced expense accounts for appointed officials and city employees were on the consent calendar. Discussion Items - Rex Lake Road Intergovernmental Agreement (Item 38): An ordinance was introduced on first reading authorizing the Mayor to execute a three-year agreement with Jefferson County for improvements to Rex Lake Road (0.13 miles inside city limits, 1.63 miles in the county) at a total cost not to exceed $96,616.31. - Zoning Ordinance Repeal (Item 62): A first-reading resolution set a public hearing for December 8, 2026, to consider repealing Titles 2 and 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, removing obsolete provisions (Case No. ZAC2026-08010). - Parking Authority Appointment (Item 50): A resolution was proposed to appoint one member to the Birmingham Parking Authority for a term ending October 31, 2030. Public Comments & Testimony - No public testimony, debate, or comment was captured in the available audio recording, which consisted entirely of pre-meeting technical sound checks. The agenda scheduled public hearings for the consent items, suggesting testimony would have been taken, but no record of it exists in the provided materials. Key Outcomes - No formal votes, final passages, or rejections can be confirmed from the provided sources. The minutes were unavailable and the transcript recorded only technical tests. - A public hearing was formally scheduled by the agenda for December 8, 2026, regarding the proposed repeal of obsolete zoning ordinance titles (Item 62), and a separate hearing on the same date was scheduled for the abatement of weeds on 136 properties (Item 63). - The status of all other scheduled business, including the intergovernmental agreement and consent calendar items, remains unconfirmed by the official record.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on November 2, 2026 (the transcript references October 27th) at the Rio Linda Alberta Teen Center, focusing on economic development. The day-long retreat included presentations on the county's economic development strategic plan, regional economy, tourism, downtown revitalization, workforce development, and a proposed performance-based job creation incentive program. Public comments were heard from community members. Public Comments & Testimony - Tanisha (online speaker, number 2951): A disabled military veteran and former law enforcement officer living in Natomas reported being targeted by neighbors through false restraining orders, perjury, and false police reports, expressing exhaustion and seeking assistance from the county. - Kenya Bell (in-person): Working on creating a PBID in the North Watt area, she welcomed economic development efforts and requested that SETA expand services, including English language programs, to the North Watt corridor. She noted that 31% of North Watt businesses have been open over 20 years and are struggling. - Mina Perez (in-person): Vice Chair of the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, identified as the first Latina in that position in a century, highlighted the need for investment in North Sacramento, mentioning a taco festival that drew 8,000 people pre-COVID and urged support for community potential. - Dean Brussard (in-person): Praised the Rio Linda Alberta Teen Center as a model and requested a similar teen center for North Highlands, asking Supervisors Rodriguez and Desmond for support. Discussion Items - Economic Development Strategic Plan Update (Crystal Bethke, Director of Economic Development): Reported on the first year of implementation: 8 projects landed ($103M capital investment, 484 jobs), 813 on-site business visits, 553 businesses assisted, 12 trainings, representation on 25 boards, 117 events. Upcoming initiatives include a commercial corridor study (RFP to hire consultant, program start 2028), a new marketing strategy, and an arts plan update. The county received a $75,000 grant from the California Arts Council. - Regional Economy (Evan Schmidt, CEO Valley Vision): Presented a regional perspective, citing a decade of improvement in inclusion, prosperity, and geographic inclusion. Key barriers identified: 1 in 6 caregivers left workforce due to childcare costs, 70% of residents prioritize housing affordability as extremely important, 82% support additional local street funding, 78% of workers lack AI training. Highlighted sector strategies from the We Prosper Together program (California Jobs First): biosciences, healthcare, precision manufacturing, and working lands. Noted a $7.3 million state grant for the Capital Biomanufacturing Alliance. - Business Investment and Site Selection (Joel Woodmass, VP JLL): Discussed national trends in advanced manufacturing site selection. Emphasized that speed and certainty often outweigh cost; a 5% cost increase to stay in California is considered acceptable. Key factors: people (workforce), place (available sites, zoning), and power (energy). Sacramento County’s advantages include existing industrial parks, SMUD, and proximity to the Bay Area. - Tourism and Visitor Economy (Mike Testa, President/CEO Visit Sacramento): Reported tourism generates over $4 billion annually and 15 million visitors to Sacramento County. Key events: Aftershock music festival (180,000 attendees in 2026, over $40 million economic impact), Iron Man, Terra Madre Americas (165,000 visitors in first year), and NCAA March Madness. Compression of hotel demand is a current challenge. County TOT collections peak in October due to major events. The county contributes $170,000 annually to Visit Sacramento. - Downtown Revitalization (Michael Alt, Executive Director & Scott Ford, Deputy Director, Downtown Sacramento Partnership): Stressed the importance of a healthy downtown for the regional economy. Noted that over 60% of downtown office space is tax-exempt. Golden 1 Center catalyzed $7.5 billion in investment within one mile and 4,900 new housing units since 2016. Proposed a new financing catalyst district to develop 25 underutilized sites, including a riverfront park and a university village. - Rio Linda Alberta Teen Center (Jennifer Bodie): Described the center as a safe haven for youth, offering boxing, mentorship, career pathways, and a food distribution program. The center has served over 400 children, distributed 8,200 pounds of food to over 300 families through partnerships with Convoy of Hope across 52 schools in Twin Rivers Unified School District. Also provides free haircuts, laundry services, and grief counseling. - Workforce Development (Renee John, Deputy Director SETA): SETA served 32,000 job seekers in the past year, 92% with barriers to employment. Median earnings for placed individuals: $34,000/year. Called for a focus on quality jobs, not just quantity. Endorsed work-based learning and stronger alignment between workforce training and industry demand. - Proposed Performance-Based Job Creation Incentive Program (Crystal Bethke): Presented a preliminary framework for a county incentive to attract large employers. Minimum thresholds: $25 million investment, 25 jobs, starting wage of $100,000 (18% above county average wage). Incentives would be tiered ($5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 per job based on wage level). Payments would be made only after performance is verified, with a 5-year commitment. Funding options include using incremental property tax revenue from the project or a limited pilot fund. Board feedback was sought. Key Outcomes - Chair Rodriguez and Supervisor Desmond expressed strong support for the proposed job creation incentive program, emphasizing its potential to make unincorporated areas more competitive, but raised concerns about funding given the county's structural deficit. - Staff will brief additional supervisors and potentially return with a formal framework for board consideration at a public meeting. - The board acknowledged the success of the Rio Linda Alberta Teen Center and directed that similar models be explored for other unincorporated communities. - Supervisor Desmond noted a large transportation funding application for the North Watt corridor preservation project was not selected by SACOG in the first round but may be reconsidered; he urged community advocacy. - The meeting adjourned at 2:09 p.m.