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The Queen Creek Town Council met on October 7, 2026, for its regular meeting. The council approved routine consent items, held public hearings on a liquor license, an annexation/rezone, the Summerwell Residences residential project, and an irrigation-service transfer agreement, and received a detailed utility-rate study presentation. Most routine items passed 5–0; the Summerwell rezoning failed 3–2. Ceremonial Matters - The council issued proclamations for Red Ribbon Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Representatives of the East Valley Young Marines, victim advocate Danielle Cottonwood and Queen Creek Police Department members, and Hispanic Heritage performers accepted the proclamations. Committee Reports - Council members did not comment on the committee report slide. Consent Calendar - Approved 5–0, with one remote councilmember not recorded due to connection issues: minutes from the September 16, 2026 special and regular meetings; the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee FY 2026/2027 Work Plan; FY 26-27 carry-forward budget reallocations totaling $106,298,519, consisting of $73,463,581 for open contracts and purchase orders and $32,834,938 for previously authorized project budgets; the Maricopa Association of Governments project agreement for the Hawes Road: Rittenhouse Road to Jude Drive project; Resolution 1680-26 declaring intent to seek bond reimbursement for up to $277,815,981 in capital expenditures; and Resolution 1684-26 authorizing acquisition of property for the Sierra Vista Waterline Project, including through gift, purchase, or eminent domain if necessary. Public Hearing Consent Agenda - Approved 5–0: a Series 12 restaurant liquor license for Rosati’s Pizza at 25166 S Ellsworth Road, B101; Ordinance 897-26 annexing approximately 31,000 square feet (0.72 acres) north of Ellsworth and Happy roads; and Ordinance 898-26 rezoning that property from RU-43/R1-43 to C-1 with site plan approval for the Carder Development Parking Lot Expansion. No public comments were offered. Public Comments & Testimony - General public comment had no speakers. - Summerwell Residences public hearing speakers: - Joe Klonick (18585 E Raven Drive, Cortina) opposed the rezone, saying the same land-use change had previously been withdrawn twice and council members had earlier opposed residential zoning for this property. He argued the General Plan should be honored, commercial opportunity would be lost permanently, and added residential demand would burden roads, services, and water. - Victoria Obenauer (18646 E Siegel Drive) opposed, citing traffic congestion, an oversupply of rentals in the area, unmet demand for commercial and office space such as therapist co-working space, and concerns about the 100-year water supply. - Liz Robinson (18618 S 186th Way), a business owner and resident, supported the project, saying the residential layout with rear yards would improve security for her business compared with the earlier apartment proposal and would bring customers and town revenue. - Brett Crosby (1916 E Macaw Drive), a Cortina resident, supported the project, saying the vacant lot had not attracted commercial development and the rental homes would meet demand. He also urged the town to push Germain Road through to Sossaman and said online opposition included misinformation. Discussion Items Summerwell Residences Rezone (Ordinance 896-26) and Site Plan - Principal Planner Les Johnson presented the request to rezone approximately 16.8 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to MDR/PAD and approve a site plan for 150 rental units consisting of 102 single-family detached units and 48 duplex units, plus a clubhouse, pool, dog park, linear park, private streets, and 427 parking spaces. He reported that a neighborhood meeting was held on August 26 with six residents, the Planning Commission recommended approval 6–0 on September 9, and 85 public comments had been received, with 59 opposed and 26 in support; more than half of the comments lacked verifiable addresses. - Applicant representative Brennan Ray spoke on behalf of Graystar. He noted the site had previously been proposed for 340 apartments, while the current proposal was 150 residences in 126 buildings. He described outreach including 251 mailed letters and 80 emails, and argued that commercial development had not proved viable, that a private 2003 Power Ranch Marketplace/Home Depot agreement restricts certain commercial uses, and that the residential use would generate about 90% less traffic than commercial development. He also estimated that future residents would spend $3–3.25 million annually in the local area. - Council discussion: Councilmember Benning called the project a major improvement but acknowledged the volume of opposing resident comments. Councilmember Martinell supported the project, citing property rights and the long-vacant site. Vice Mayor McClure supported it, citing lower traffic, 40% open space, and private property rights. Councilmember Brown opposed, saying he had opposed the same rezone two years earlier and that the project did not clearly exceed the General Plan land-use designation. Mayor Wheatley expressed mixed views, mentioning the need for the Germain/Sossaman connection and concerns about water costs and the ongoing General Plan update. - Councilmember Benning asked staff to follow up with resident Brett Crosby about supporting the town’s Arizona Corporation Commission application regarding the Sossaman and Germain crossing. - A motion to approve failed 3–2, with Councilmember Padilla not voting. Final Action: IGA with Queen Creek Irrigation District - Assistant Town Manager Shay Yoakum presented Resolution 1685-26, an intergovernmental agreement to begin negotiations to transfer all town irrigation assets and service to the Queen Creek Irrigation District. The town has about 500 irrigation customers using about 1,400 acre-feet per year. QCID infrastructure already covers 17 of the 19 subdivisions served by the town, with Orchard Ranchettes and Pegasus outside QCID’s boundary. The transfer would take about 12 months and would require a future final agreement for council approval. - Deputy Town Manager and CFO Scott McCarty said that, if the IGA is approved, flood-irrigation customers would be exempt from the proposed water resource fee during the transition, costing about $1.4 million in the first year, paid from the town’s operating budget so other customers would not pay more. Potable water use would still be subject to the fee. - The council approved Resolution 1685-26 5–0. No public comments were offered. Utility Rate Discussion: Water Delivery, Wastewater, and Solid Waste - Staff and consultants presented a continuation of the utility rate process. A public hearing and vote are scheduled for November 18, 2026, following required notice steps on October 19 and October 29. - On the proposed new water resource fee, staff explained a septic-system recharge credit. The town expects to receive approximately 200 acre-feet of incidental recharge credit initially, worth about $200,000 per year, equating to roughly $40 per year per septic account, or about $60 if the credit is raised from 4% to 6%. Year-six estimates were about $140 and $210 per account. The town is seeking a consultant study to try to increase the credit. - Staff answered common questions: new growth would pay its fair share through capacity fees and monthly fees; the wastewater credit is 40% for single-family homes, 80% for multifamily, and a percentage for commercial based on measured return flows; 40-year debt was used because 100-year debt is not practical; multi-year rates are indicative, starting at about $23 million per year and rising toward about $60 million per year in year six; and the rate structure is designed to avoid cross-subsidization. - DTA consultant Kuda Wikuey presented the updated water delivery capacity fee. The 10-year infrastructure plan totals $186 million, with about 90% attributable to growth. After carve-outs, cash balances, and financing carry costs, the proposed fee is $4,591 per ERU, about a 90% increase. Multifamily would pay 25% of the single-family fee, and larger commercial meters would be charged based on the greater of meter capacity ratio or project-specific water use. - Stantec’s Andy Burnham presented the new water resource capacity fee. It is designed to recover growth’s share of securing a 100-year water supply. Based on about 20,000 new ERUs and 270,000 additional acre-feet, the estimated cost is about $170 million. The fee would recover 50% of that cost, with the remainder from monthly water resource fees. Proposed fees included about $10,000 for a water-only single-family account, about $6,000 for a combined water/wastewater account, and multifamily set at 25% of the single-family fee, with an 80% credit for combined accounts. Developers who bring their own water could be recognized. - Ramona Simpson presented solid waste services: the current monthly rate is $16.22 for about 28,000 households and 63,000 carts, with a 23% diversion rate and many included services. The last solid waste rate increase was in 2013. A proposed FY27 adjustment of about $3.78 per month would bring the rate to about $20.00. Cart replacement, reserve contributions, customer service, and support costs were included in the analysis; the recommended reserve target is three months of operations and maintenance expenses. - Council members asked questions about growth-related projects and Box Canyon water improvements. No vote was taken; staff proposed deferring the final two discussion items to the October 21, 2026 council meeting. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar and Public Hearing Consent Agenda approved 5–0. - Summerwell Residences Rezone and Site Plan failed 3–2. - Resolution 1685-26, the IGA with the Queen Creek Irrigation District, was approved 5–0. - Utility rate discussions continued without a vote; additional rate items were deferred to October 21, 2026, with the required public hearing scheduled for November 18, 2026. - The meeting was adjourned after council direction to defer the remaining items.

The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners held a nighttime Committee of the Whole meeting on October 7, 2026, hosted by the City of Dunwoody. The meeting included committee reports, review of the proposed executive agenda with walk-on items, public comments, a discussion on the independent CIP monitor, and presentations on health care expansions by Mosaic Health Center and MedCura Health. Committee Reports - Finance, Audit & Budget (FAB): Commissioner Terry reported the committee met on September 29, 2026, and reviewed mid-year budget adjustments. A special FAB meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM to finalize the mid-year budget amendment. The committee approved an RFP for financial advisor services (Item 0839) and discussed the LSPE program. - Public Works, Environment & Community Services (PECS): Commissioner Messiah reported that the committee met on September 29, 2026. Presentations were given on the TAD Advisory Committee (scheduled for a follow-up) and on zoning and sustainability (to be continued at the next meeting). Nine agenda items were reviewed; three were recommended for approval, and six deferred to the next PECS meeting on October 14, 2026. - Employee Relations & Public Safety (ERPS): Commissioner Bolton reported the committee met on October 7, 2026. The police department has a 90% retention rate and nearly 10% increase in officers since last year. Discussions included 2027 Medicare retiree rates, a $300,000 contract for future leadership development, a $2.1 million request for a safety radio simulcast backup system, and the tethering ordinance (with focus on avoiding penalizing unhoused individuals). - Public Works & Infrastructure (PWI): Commissioner Johnson reported a special call PWI meeting on October 12, 2026. Previous meetings covered watershed CIP updates and the CIP monitor presentation (to be revisited). Consent Calendar - Airport: Two standardized T-hangar space lease agreements (Items 1309 and 1422) with Spencer Clark and Raymond Dale at no cost to the county. - Fire Rescue Walk-Ons: Two grants added as consent items: - Item 1428: Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for 400 cancer screenings and seven vehicle exhaust capture systems. Total budget $410,520.32 (federal $373,200.29, county match $37,320.03). Deadline to accept: October 22, 2026. - Item 1453: Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for 4,688 smoke/CO detectors. Total budget $267,216.00 (federal $254,491.42, county match $12,724.58). - Board of Commissioners Preliminary Agenda Items (Consent): Approval of minutes for October 6, 2026 COW meeting; District 7 allocations: $10,000 to National Council of Negro Women for youth STEM, $10,000 to Stone Crest Fest, $5,000 to Juvenile Justice Council, $3,000 to Southwest DeKalb High School career day, $5,000 to DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for business education. - Other items scheduled for consent after committee stops (not voted on at this meeting). Public Comments & Testimony - Joyce Clemens (60 Perimeter Center, Dunwoody) expressed privacy concerns about flock cameras near her apartment, asking about camera range and who views the footage. Staff will follow up. - Gina Mangum (8179 Pleasant Hill Road, East DeKalb) spoke against a surprise new data center text amendment, stating it lacks protections for residents. She urged the board to work with the community, referencing an alternative proposed by the DeKalb Citizens Coalition that limits size and location. - Rosalind McIntyre (Brookhaven) contrasted the proposed data center in South DeKalb (5 million sq ft, Shadow Box) with a smaller 88,000 sq ft data center in Dunwoody, noting the latter will not have 100 diesel generators. She asked for similar protections for South DeKalb residents. Discussion Items Independent CIP Monitor Update Chief of Staff Lee May and Policy Analyst Marcus Allen presented updates on the proposed independent CIP monitor (Item 1234). Key points: - The original 2025 resolution allocated $800,000 from the watershed fund; that funding has lapsed but can be reallocated when needed. - The selection process has been changed from an RFP to an RFQ to ensure independence from administration. Central staff will vet qualified firms from purchasing and recommend a list to the board. - The monitor will report directly to the board, with no duplication of duties with the Office of Independent Internal Audit. - Timeline: Goal to have a firm selected and contract in place by Q1 2027, ideally January 2027. - Commissioners expressed concerns about the cost (expecting lower than $800,000 annually), the independence of the selection process, and the need for subject matter expertise in vetting. The item will be on the October 13, 2026 agenda for further discussion. Mosaic Health Center Presentation Dr. Carlin Tunnell presented on Mosaic Health Center’s services and expansion plans funded by DeKalb County. - Serves uninsured patients; 40% increase in volume in 2026 vs 2025. - 2025 impact: nearly 2,000 patients, 20,000 free medication refills. - Planned expansions: Mosaic Mobile (in-home primary care for homebound or those afraid to visit clinics due to immigration status), food distribution program (launched that day, 9,000 lbs), mobile dental van (January 2027), partnership with Claritel Behavioral Health for mental health services, and a larger facility in Clarkston. - Funding from county ($1.5 million) not yet received; contracts finalized within last 30 days. Commissioner Longspears requested a memo on the funding timeline and ability to expend funds by year-end. MedCura Health Presentation Jeff Taylor presented on MedCura Health’s services. - Operates 18 sites in metro Atlanta, 13 in DeKalb County; served 25,000 individuals in DeKalb in 2025. - County funding ($1.5 million) will support: expansion of maternal health services, renovations at a pediatric facility (1760 Candler Road), and a mobile unit serving DeKalb County (focus on Buford Highway corridor and school-based health services like sports physicals and immunizations). - Funding not yet received; contracts in final stages. Commissioners asked for DeKalb-specific patient data to ensure taxpayer dollars benefit county residents. Key Outcomes - Two fire rescue grant walk-ons (Items 1428 and 1453) were added to the consent agenda. - Agenda items were assigned to committees for preliminary review: FAB (Item 1319, 1181, 1431), PECS (Items 1411, 1413, 1142, 1208, 1233, 1316, 1330, 1344, 1372, parks grants), ERPS (Items 1390, 1426, 1336), OPS (Items 1329, 1440, 1451), PWI (Items 1257, 1285, 1290, 1305, 1313, 1345). - CIP monitor discussion will continue at the special FAB meeting on October 12 and at the October 13 board meeting. - Commissioners requested that both Mosaic and MedCura provide data on the number of DeKalb County residents served and the percentage of funding used for DeKalb-specific services. - COO Williams agreed to compile a comprehensive list of all county health investments and partners within 30 days. - Commissioner Longspears requested a memo from COO Williams by October 10 (Friday) regarding the funding timeline for Mosaic and MedCura to ensure funds are not lost. - Motion to adjourn passed unanimously.

This meeting of the Northfield Heritage Preservation Commission was held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The recording transcription was unintelligible, so this summary is based solely on the published agenda and available attachments. No public comments or substantive discussion could be extracted from the recording. Consent Calendar - Approval of the agenda as presented. - Approval of the September 2, 2026 HPC meeting minutes (Item 26-503). Regular Agenda - Historic District Walking Tour and Discussion (Item 26-504): The commission considered a walking tour of the historic district and reviewed the Downtown Preservation Design Guidelines (attachment). No discussion details are available. - Certificate of Appropriateness for 17 Bridge Square – Boston Shoe Store (Item 2026-007): The commission considered a resolution for a Certificate of Appropriateness for work at 17 Bridge Square, the former Boston Shoe Store. Attachments included the HPC Resolution, Scope of Work, Findings of Fact, Historic Survey File, and Historic Photos. The agenda indicates this was a regular agenda item requiring a vote; based on typical procedure, the resolution was likely adopted, but no vote tally is recorded. Staff Updates - Item 26-505 covered upcoming council agenda items, the 2026 board and commission schedule, hyperlinks to construction and development projects, Maryland Department of Planning webinars, the zoning code update website, an East River Walk diagram and current conditions, and a sign at 401 Division St. Key Outcomes - The Commission approved the September 2, 2026 meeting minutes. - It is presumed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 17 Bridge Square (Boston Shoe Store) was approved as part of the regular agenda, but the exact vote or motion is not documented due to the garbled recording. - The meeting adjourned after staff updates. Note: The raw transcription provided only contained nonsensical fragments, making it impossible to capture specific motions, public comments, or board member reports. All details above are derived from the agenda structure and typical meeting flow.

On October 7, 2026, the Bend City Council held a 5:00 p.m. executive session followed by a 6:00 p.m. business meeting in Council Chambers at Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St. The executive session was held under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel about litigation and ORS 192.660(2)(e) to discuss real property negotiations; no decisions were made in executive session. Mayor Melanie Kebler presided, with Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins and Councilors Ariel Mendez, Mike Riley, Megan Norris, and Steve Platt present; Councilor Gina Franzosa was excused. The Council issued the Lights Out for Bird Migration proclamation, heard public comment about Sunday transit, approved the consent agenda, adopted a Southeast Area supplemental transportation system development charge (SDC), reestablished the Century West Neighborhood District, adopted two ordinance amendments, and received the city manager's report. Proclamation and Council Action & Reports - Councilor Platt read a proclamation declaring Lights Out Bend, noting that Oregon has the sixth-highest bird species total in the United States, more than one billion birds die annually from building collisions, North America's bird population has declined by 30% since the 1970s, and the Lights Out program has been shown to reduce bird mortality by 70%. The Council accepted the proclamation unanimously. - Molly Honia of Think Wild, Bend's Wildlife Hospital and Conservation Center, expressed support and said Think Wild has admitted more than 400 birds due to window strikes since 2021, including 91 this year across 38 species. - Barb Rumer of the East Cascade Bird Alliance and Bend Night Sky Alliance expressed support and noted that 15 community organizations co-signed the Lights Out initiative. - The Mayor reported that the Council was joining a U.S. Conference of Mayors letter to protect Head Start programs and submitting a comment to HUD to protect proven methods of serving people experiencing homelessness. - The Council unanimously appointed Wayne Moter as an alternate to voting member on the Environment & Climate Committee. - Council reports highlighted Habitat for Humanity's affordable housing groundbreaking, police and airport updates, climate action partner grants, the Children's Museum (24,000 people served since 2024; planned 6,000 sq ft indoor and 3,000 sq ft outdoor space), the small business assistance grant program ($130,000 available, with 77 applications requesting $2.1 million), Welcoming Week, NAMI Central Oregon's suicide prevention event and the 988 crisis line, an accessibility walk-and-roll tour with about 40 participants, a Central Oregon Builders Association development tour, and plans for a joint city-county meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Joyce Nichols, a Bend resident who is partially blind, asked the City to fund Sunday Dial-A-Ride service. She said Cascades East Transit canceled Sunday Dial-A-Ride on September 6 due to budget shortfalls, that the service costs about $2,000 per Sunday, and that disabled riders need it to reach churches, jobs, and community. She said she counted 10 churches served by the bus route and described losing the service as isolating and harmful to mental well-being. No other public commenters were present. Consent Calendar - The Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It included: - Meeting minutes from the 08/31/2026 Developer Round Table and the 09/02/2026 Business Meeting - A brand name exemption determination for APG-Neuros Turbo Blowers for the Turbo Blower No. 6 Project - A Bend Enterprise Zone property tax exemption agreement with Lonza Bend Inc. for new capital investment for up to ten years - An Owner's Representative contract with DOWL, LLC for the Reed Market Bridge Project not to exceed $999,884.50 - An amendment to Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan R14529 with Oregon DEQ, increasing the loan by $300,000 to a total not to exceed $2,000,000 - A construction contract with Deschutes Construction Corporation for the Central Oregon Villages Site Preparation Project not to exceed $299,184 - Amendment No. 2 to the Intermediate Construction Contract with Central Service, Inc. for the 1st Street Fueling Station Decommissioning Project, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $16,860 Discussion Items - Southeast Area Supplemental Transportation SDC Public Hearing: - Councilor Mendez declared an actual conflict because the item would have a financial impact on his employer, Hayden Homes, and did not participate in the discussion or vote. - Staff said the supplemental SDC was requested by property owners and developers working with the Central Oregon Builders Association. The Southeast Area Plan includes approximately 122 acres of residential land, 103 acres of employment land, and 67 acres of commercial land. - The identified project costs total $13.33 million, up from the previously shared $11 million amount, and include a $4 million roundabout at 27th and Caldera, a $2.5 million internal roundabout, and a $6.83 million road improvement whose outside half is covered by the citywide transportation SDC. - The methodology results in a fee of $3,323 per PM peak-hour trip, plus compliance and administrative costs, for a total of $3,389 per PM peak-hour trip. The fee does not overlap with the existing citywide transportation SDC and would be adjusted annually for inflation. - Councilor Riley noted that the development community was asking for the supplemental SDC despite a roughly 30% increase in SDCs and said he was for it, describing it as the cost of development. Staff noted the fee helps developers avoid paying for major improvements as an initial capital outlay and instead pay as permits are pulled. - Councilor Mendez asked whether the methodology could be amended later; staff said amendments are possible but would require the same notice process, and outside funding sources must be accounted for and could require reducing the fee. Mendez also questioned the use of PM peak-hour trips as the basis for traffic modeling; staff said that approach follows current adopted plans and could be revisited in the Transportation System Plan and the Bend Made comprehensive plan process. - An email of questions from an adjoining neighborhood HOA arrived about 30 to 40 minutes before the meeting and had not been fully reviewed; staff said it appeared the project list and fee table were substantively correct. - No one signed up to speak at the hearing. The Council adopted the resolution on a motion by Councilor Riley, seconded by Councilor Platt. - Century West Neighborhood District: - Staff introduced the community effort led by Jenny Sutton to reestablish the Century West Neighborhood District. The district has created bylaws and identified new board members, including an operating chair and a land use chair, and planned to participate in the neighborhood round table on Monday, October 12. The Council adopted the resolution reestablishing the district unanimously. - Real Estate Contract Ratification: - The Council ratified the vacant land real estate sale contract dated July 15, 2026, with Brian and Mindy Howe for 530 Southeast 3rd Street in the amount of $1.2 million, authorized a 30-day extension of the due diligence period, and directed staff to take steps necessary to close the purchase without further Council approval. The motion was made by Councilor Riley, seconded by Councilor Platt, and approved unanimously. - Second Reading: BMC Chapter 12.10 SDC Ordinance: - The Council approved the second reading and adoption of the ordinance amending Bend Municipal Code Chapter 12.10, System Development Charges, on a 6-0 roll call vote. - Second Reading: BMC Chapter 9.50 Signs Ordinance: - The Council approved the second reading and adoption of the sign code amendment on a roll call vote; Mayor Pro Tem Perkins voted no. The Mayor said she voted yes because there were four votes in support. - City Manager's Report: - The city manager reported that the Franklin underpass site is active, several sewer and waterline projects are wrapping up for the winter, and striping is planned as weather allows. - On traffic diverters, he said the pilot program is about six months into a two-year project. The Lava Avenue and Delaware Avenue intersection has drawn the most comments, including concerns about safety, cut-through traffic using alleys, and vehicles driving over curbs or ADA ramps. Staff recommended evaluating conversion of the diverter to a small traffic circle, with keeping or removing it as other options. A change would likely occur in early 2027 after neighborhood engagement. One councilor suggested removing it now and returning later with a new solution, and staff was open to working with the neighborhood on that approach. - The neighborhood round table is scheduled for Monday, October 12, at OSU-Cascades Ray Hall at 5:30 p.m. Key Outcomes - Accepted the Lights Out for Bird Migration proclamation. - Appointed Wayne Moter to the Environment & Climate Committee. - Approved the consent agenda. - Adopted the Southeast Area supplemental transportation SDC resolution; Councilor Mendez recused. - Reestablished the Century West Neighborhood District. - Ratified the 530 SE 3rd Street sale contract and authorized a 30-day due diligence extension. - Adopted the BMC Chapter 12.10 SDC ordinance, 6-0. - Adopted the BMC Chapter 9.50 Signs ordinance; Mayor Pro Tem Perkins voted no. - Directed staff to evaluate the Lava/Delaware traffic diverter and engage the neighborhood before changing it.

The Common Council met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:01 PM in Council Chambers, adjourning at 8:10 PM. Mayor Jake Woodford presided, with 15 alderpersons present and one excused. The meeting featured key votes on a school voucher funding transparency resolution, a special event application, comprehensive zoning text amendments, and a resolution on vehicle noise. The mayor also announced a delay in presenting the 2027 Executive Budget due to ongoing audit and validation issues. Public Comments & Testimony - Resolution 15-R-26 (Private School Voucher Transparency): Eight speakers expressed support: - Jane Parish Yang (1212 E Pacific St) urged approval for taxpayer clarity. - Debbie Dreher (56 Regal Terrace) supported showing how tax dollars flow to private schools. - Penny Bernard Schaber (815 E Washington St) highlighted the importance of informing citizens. - Patti Clark-Stojke (4824 W Jack Pine Ct, Grand Chute) asked for a yes vote to demonstrate commitment to transparency. - Jackie Nider (7 Pierce Ct) noted about 11% of the school levy goes to private schools without taxpayer awareness, calling the resolution common sense. - Jim Bowman (701 N Canterbury Dr) supported based on his 10 years on the school board. - Ann Muenster (3528 Hillsborough Dr) encouraged approval as a homeowner. - Oliver Zornow (218 E Lincoln St) framed the resolution as a clerical update to reflect a new state taxing authority, not a statement for or against vouchers. - Special Event Application (Hands Off Our Vote, 26-1219): - Jim Wheeler (734 W 8th St) noted the application was submitted late due to delayed national guidance and emphasized the event's nonpartisan nature. - Chris Mings (N7759 State Park Rd, Sherwood) described the October 17th family-friendly event at Houdini Plaza, with live music, juggler, voter engagement activities, and safety marshals, coordinated with police. - Zoning Text Amendments (26-1208): - Andrew Dane (516 E Pacific St) spoke in favor, citing simplified rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), reduced red tape, respect for property rights, and fiscal responsibility through infill development. Discussion Items - 2027 Executive Budget & Service Plan (26-1249): Mayor Woodford announced he would not present the budget due to incomplete final validation. He cited the finance director leadership transition, reliance on outdated systems, and a delayed audit. The city missed the state filing deadline and expects a penalty. Services and staffing remain consistent with 2026, with a 3% merit increase. The general fund will roll up in deficit initially, to be closed using CEA fund reserves. The budget document will be released after validation. - Resolution 15-R-26: Alderperson Firkus and Meltzer advocated for transparency, noting the voucher portion of the school levy is not controlled by the school district. Alderperson Hartzheim opposed, arguing the administrative action would happen regardless and the resolution was political. Alderperson Meltzer and others countered that council advocacy was necessary to prioritize the notation. Passed 13-1 (Hartzheim nay, Mayor abstained). - Special Event Application (26-1219): Alderperson Croatt confirmed all department approvals and insurance were in place. Alderperson Hartzheim expressed interest in reviewing the city's special events policy. Passed 14-0 (Mayor abstained). - Zoning Text Amendments (26-1208): Alderperson Hayden noted constituent misinformation and requested better advance communication. Alderperson Wolf appreciated the changes, especially for ADUs to address homelessness. Alderperson Firkus recalled similar concerns from previous ADU approvals and urged support. Alderperson Fenton praised staff for balancing housing needs and property rights. Alderperson Smith highlighted community organization support and the value of infill. Alderperson Meltzer thanked staff for a thorough, coordinated package. Passed 14-0 (Mayor abstained). - Resolution 13-R-26 (Vehicle Noise): Alderperson Hartzheim opposed, calling it a state advocacy matter that would burden staff. Passed 11-3 (Hartzheim, Croatt, Heffernan nay, Mayor abstained). - Free Parking for Small Business Saturday (26-1225): Alderperson Wolf asked about public recognition for ADI's $1,600 contribution. Staff clarified ADI handles promotion. Alderperson Hartzheim noted the city's in-kind donation of ramp parking. Passed 14-0 (Mayor abstained). - Sole Source Network Equipment (26-1234): Alderperson Croatt abstained citing a perceived conflict of interest. Passed 13-0 (Croatt and Mayor abstained). Key Outcomes - Resolution 15-R-26 (Private School Voucher Transparency) approved 13-1. - Special Event Application (Hands Off Our Vote) approved 14-0. - Zoning Text Amendments approved 14-0. - Resolution 13-R-26 (Vehicle Noise) approved 11-3. - Free Parking for Small Business Saturday approved 14-0. - Sole Source Network Equipment approved 13-0 (not to exceed $631,865.74). - Balance of Agenda approved 14-0, including: - Relocation order for Badger Avenue right-of-way acquisition - Speed limit change on French Road - License renewals (Just Pets, Mr. C's Motorcycle, Riverview Garden agent change, Fish Cave) - Rezoning 1893 W Spencer Street (Knuth Annexation) to M-2 General Industrial - Clarity Ridge Extraterritorial Final Plat - Lead/Galvanized Water Service Replacement contract to VanRite Plumbing ($444,250 max) - MSB Maintenance Garage Trench Drain Replacement to IEI General Contractors ($62,080 max) - Intergovernmental loan agreement with Appleton Area School District (up to $20 million) - Ordinances 64-26 to 98-26 approved 14-0. - New Resolution Referred: Alderperson Stancil-Martin submitted Resolution 16-R-26 limiting use of ALPR cameras, referred to committee. - Other Business: Mayor updated that Meridian barriers will be stored for winter; a tornado recovery update will be provided at a future Municipal Services Committee meeting.

The Economic Vitality Board (EVB) met on October 7, 2026, from 6:00 PM to approximately 7:28 PM. The sole discussion item was an in-depth work session on the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan, presented by Assistant City Manager Jon Henderson. Board members asked questions about flood mitigation, costs, partnerships, and land acquisition. Public comment was provided by a representative of See Bozeman Creek. No formal actions were taken on the plan. Consent Calendar - Unanimously approved (6-0) the meeting minutes from August 5, 2026, and September 2, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Steve Noble, co-leader of See Bozeman Creek, addressed the board. He expressed strong support for the collaboration between the city and the grassroots organization, emphasizing that the group has no economic interest and serves solely as advocates. Noble highlighted economic vitality as a goal of the plan and stated that similar investments in other cities have created destinations and community pride. He noted the group has been working on this effort for about six to seven years. Discussion Items - Bozeman Creek Vision Plan Work Session: Assistant City Manager Jon Henderson presented the plan, which aims to address flood risk, improve water quality and ecological health, provide public access and connectivity, boost economic vitality (especially downtown), and celebrate the creek. The plan focuses on a corridor from Ice Pond Road to the confluence with the East Gallatin. - Flood Mitigation: The plan proposes diverting up to 750 cubic feet per second (CFS) of floodwater through Mill Ditch (a flood control device) to reduce pressure on undersized tunnels under Main Street. This would allow 500 CFS to remain in Bozeman Creek, solving flood risks up to a 1,250-CFS (100-year-plus) event. Thirty-six undersized conveyance structures (culverts, bridges) were identified. A 2D flood model estimated up to $1 billion in potential damage without mitigation. - Park Projects: Three key public space improvements were presented: (1) rerouting a section of creek through Rouse Avenue (from Main to Olive) and Sertopimus Park, (2) reconfiguring the front of City Hall (removing the parking lot, creating a grand civic space), and (3) expanding Bogart Park with a more naturalized creek channel (relocating the pavilion). All projects use public land only. - Zoning & Policy: Recommendations include tiered setbacks (replacing uniform 75-foot setback), a formal monitoring program for water quality, proactive creek maintenance, and creation of a transferable development rights (TDR) program focused on cash purchases (not density transfers). Formal partnership with See Bozeman Creek via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being explored. - Funding: Henderson noted that total costs are not yet estimated but are expected to be tens of millions of dollars over 20–30 years. Likely sources include FEMA grants, philanthropy (led by See Bozeman Creek), downtown urban renewal district funds, stormwater utility rates, and possible future bonds. He emphasized avoiding general fund dollars due to taxpayer fatigue and competing priorities. Deputy Mayor added a caution against early cost fixation, stressing the need for a vision. - Board Questions: Board members asked about land acquisition (city will not identify parcels; See Bozeman Creek may engage willing sellers), prioritization and cost comparison between Mill Ditch and Bozeman Creek work (next step: a ten-year feasibility study in early 2027), water rights and permitting for Mill Ditch (limited to flood events), formal partnership structure (modeled after the library foundation), community resistance to selling (only willing sellers, no eminent domain), and the need for consistent water quality monitoring (to be established). e Key Outcomes - No formal votes or decisions were taken; the work session served to inform the board and gather input. - The Bozeman Creek Vision Plan is scheduled for City Commission consideration on December 15, 2026. A public open house is planned for November 9, 2026. - A ten‑year feasibility study, funded by the city, will begin in early 2027 to prioritize projects and assign costs. - Director Fontenot announced that a housing tax credit project will be presented at the November EVB meeting. - Chair Rogers noted that three board member terms expire in December 2026 and reminded members to re‑apply if interested.

Note on date discrepancy: The agenda and transcript list the meeting as October 6, 2026, but this summary uses the date provided (October 7, 2026) per instruction. The Shakopee Economic Development Authority (EDA) held a brief regular meeting on October 7, 2026 (as per the assigned date). The meeting included roll call, approval of the agenda, consent business (approval of prior minutes and a lease agreement), presentation of the EDA bill list, and adjournment to the next regular meeting. All motions were passed unanimously. Consent Calendar - Approval of EDA Meeting Minutes: The minutes from a previous meeting were approved as part of the consent business. - Lease Agreement with The Birch Ground LLC d/b/a Wise Owl Eatery for Suite 175 River City Centre: A lease agreement with the restaurant was approved unanimously. The consent business was moved by Commissioner Lehman, seconded by Delaney, and passed by voice vote with no opposition. Reports - EDA Bill List: The bill list was presented. No questions were raised by members. Key Outcomes - The consent business (minutes and lease agreement) was approved unanimously. - The meeting adjourned to Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., per a motion by an unidentified member (seconded) and unanimous voice vote.

The Franklin Township (New Jersey) Planning Board met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for a brief agenda with no public hearings. The board approved two time-extension resolutions, reviewed a cluster subdivision ordinance amendment referred from the master plan, and discussed future planning items including a possible high school pathway and Franklin 250 events. Mahir and Mark Dancy were excused; Jennifer Ragno and Charles Brown did not vote on the minutes or the two resolutions. Roll Call and Minutes - Chairman Arsini stated that adequate notice had been given under the Open Public Meetings Act and led the Pledge of Allegiance. - The board approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 2026. Jennifer Ragno and Charles Brown did not participate in the vote. Resolutions - L'Oreal USA Products, Inc. / PLN-21-00021: The board approved a one-year extension of time permitted by law. The motion passed by the eligible members; Ragno and Brown did not vote. - Cal-Sterling Franklin, LLC / PLN-21-00009: The board approved an extension for the last multifamily apartment building permitted in the original plan but never built because of a water-related issue that has since been resolved. The motion passed by the eligible members; Ragno and Brown did not vote. Discussion: Ordinance 4517-26 – Cluster Subdivision Amendments - Mark Healy presented the referral. The ordinance streamlines inconsistent cluster subdivision provisions and provides more flexibility without increasing density. Healy cited benefits including less infrastructure, fewer hard surfaces, less stormwater runoff, and reduced site disturbance and tree removal. - Charles Brown asked about potential downsides such as closer social contact, noise complaints, and maintenance of preserved land. Healy responded that clustered lots remain relatively large, noting that an R40 zone could cluster down to R15 or R20 lots of about one-third to one-half acre, and that approximately 30 parcels totaling more than 1,000 acres have been preserved, mostly as public open space or HOA-owned conservation easement land. Ted Chase added that residents choose to buy in cluster subdivisions and that HOA arrangements or police handle any resulting friction. - Ted Chase also questioned the phrase recently cultivated farm fields and why the agricultural cluster option, AC, still appears in some ordinance tables. Healy explained that AC must remain for Wildflower Ridge, which was subdivided under that option, but the revised ordinance prevents new subdivisions from using AC in the future. - The board voted to find Ordinance 4517-26 not inconsistent with the master plan, then adopted a pro forma resolution endorsing the ordinance and recommending it to the Township Council. Public Comments - No members of the public spoke, and the board did not open the public comment period. Board Comments and New Business - Jennifer Ragnow commented on increased teen use of e-bikes and e-scooters, said she supports them if used safely, and cited a bus driver shortage. She asked about completing a sidewalk or path connection to the high school and middle school and suggested using the sidewalk fund. Chairman Arsini said the board could amend the master plan to include such a connection, and he also noted that Franklin is home to 22 miles of the D&R Canal, the largest share of any municipality along the canal. - Robert LeCourt gave a Franklin 250 update: an event at Rockingham on October 10 with John Adams reenactor Dixon Payton speaking at 2 p.m., an October 24 library talk on the Treaty of Paris and Article 7, and October 30 ghost stories at the gazebo from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All events are free; a larger event is being planned for April 24 of next year, pending grant approval. Key Outcomes - Approved August 5, 2026 minutes. - Approved L'Oreal USA one-year time extension. - Approved Cal-Sterling Franklin time extension. - Found Ordinance 4517-26 not inconsistent with the master plan and adopted a pro forma resolution recommending it to council. - Staff agreed to provide the resolution to Christine by the next day so council can consider it at its next-week meeting. - Discussed but took no formal action on a potential master plan amendment for a high school/middle school pathway. - Adjourned by consensus.

The Queen Creek Town Council held its regular meeting on October 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Community Chambers, 20727 E Civic Parkway. The agenda included ceremonial proclamations, consent agenda items, public hearings, a final action on an intergovernmental agreement, and a discussion of utility rates. No transcript or minutes were provided with the source material; this summary is based solely on the amended agenda. Ceremonial Matters - Proclamations were scheduled for Red Ribbon Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. Committee Reports - Council summary reports were scheduled for meetings and conferences attended, including Mesa Gateway Airport, MAG, East Valley Partnership, and CAG. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2026 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting. - Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) FY 2026/2027 Work Plan. - FY 26-27 carry-forward budget reallocations: $73,463,581 for contracts and purchase orders issued but not yet complete, and $32,834,938 of remaining project budgets previously authorized but not yet committed or under contract, totaling $106,298,519 from Contingency. - Project agreement with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) for reimbursements for the Hawes Road: Rittenhouse Road to Jude Drive project. - Resolution 1680-26 declaring official intent to be reimbursed from future bond issues for capital expenditures relating to utilities, roadways, and other capital improvements, with a total not to exceed $277,815,981. - Resolution 1684-26 declaring a need and necessity and public purpose for acquiring real and/or personal property along Sierra Vista Drive and Hashknife Draw Road, in Section 3, Township 3 South Range 7 East, for the Sierra Vista Waterline Project (CIP Project WA298), authorizing acquisition through gift, purchase, or eminent domain, and authorizing necessary budget adjustments and funding transfers. Public Hearing Consent Agenda - New Series 12 Restaurant Liquor License application by Heather Renee Kroll for Rosati's Pizza, located at 25166 S Ellsworth Road, B101. - Ordinance 897-26: Carder Development Parking Lot Expansion annexation (P26-0080) of approximately 31,000 square feet (0.72 acres), located north of the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Happy roads. - Ordinance 898-26: Carder Development Parking Lot Expansion rezone (P26-0081) and site plan (P26-0082), requested by Chris Webb of Rose Law Group, to rezone approximately 31,000 square feet (0.72 acres) from RU-43/R1-43 (Maricopa County/Town equivalent) to C-1 (Light Commercial). Public Hearing - Ordinance 896-26: Summerwell Residences Rezone (P26-0058) and Site Plan (P26-0059), requested by Brennan Ray of Ray Law Firm, to rezone approximately 16.8 acres from C-2 (General Commercial) to MDR/PAD (Medium Density Residential/Planned Area Development), along with site plan approval for a residential community of 150 single-family detached and attached rental units, a community clubhouse, and associated amenities, located approximately 300 feet east of the northeast corner of Germann and Power roads. Final Action - Resolution 1685-26 approving and authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Queen Creek and the Queen Creek Irrigation District related to the transfer of residential irrigation service to the District, delegating authority to the Town Manager, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney, and declaring an emergency. Items for Discussion - Discussion and direction regarding Water Delivery, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Utility Rates. Key Outcomes - No votes, decisions, or public comments were recorded in the available agenda-only source material. Action items listed above were presented for consideration, with the utility rates item scheduled for discussion and direction.