The Public Meeting Index

The Washougal City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting featured two proclamations, the unanimous adoption of the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and comprehensive reports from the City Manager, Mayor, and Councilmembers covering transportation, community events, and emerging local regulatory concerns. Proclamations - National Disability Employment Awareness Month: The Council formally proclaimed October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Bob Friedland, Chair of the Clark County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, and Kristen Wade, Program Coordinator, accepted the proclamation. Friedland expressed gratitude for the Council's support and highlighted Clark County's 26th annual celebration, themed 'Celebrating Value and Talent,' inviting the community to attend. - Stormwater Awareness Week: The Council proclaimed the week of November 16–21, 2026 as Stormwater Awareness Week. The Mayor and Council recognized the critical role stormwater infrastructure and pollution prevention play in protecting local waterways. Consent Calendar - The Council unanimously approved the Consent Agenda without discussion. Items included the September 14 workshop and council minutes, payroll claims, accounts payable, and Agenda Bill 47-2026 authorizing a transfer of funds for emergency utility assistance. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided testimony in person or via Zoom. Discussion Items & Reports - Adoption of the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): The Council held a public hearing for Agenda Bill 48-2026 to adopt the 2027-2032 TIP as required by RCW 35.77.010. Staff noted the adoption occurred past the state's July 1st deadline. Councilmembers discussed whether adopting the TIP would amend the overall transportation capital facilities plan, with staff confirming it is part of the broader comprehensive plan update. No public testimony was received. A motion was made and seconded, and the Council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution. - City Manager Report: City Manager Daniel reminded the Council of the November and December meeting schedule. All three November meetings (2nd, 9th, 16th) are required due to the comprehensive plan update and biennial budget work. The December 7th meeting is confirmed, with subsequent meetings likely canceled. Daniel will attend the ICMA conference; Assistant City Manager Daniel will serve as Acting City Manager from October 9–16. - Mayor's Report: Mayor Stevie reported attending the celebration of life for community volunteer Lorney Accala, meeting with Representative Jake Fey (Chair of Transportation) to discuss the Slew Bridge and other infrastructure issues, and participating in Chamber and Washougal Business Association events. - Councilmember Reports: - Councilmember Jake provided Washougal School District updates, including the tennis team's performance, the fall play 'Radium Girls', and the planned closure of Gause school. He raised a safety concern about drivers ignoring road closure signs on J Street and noted receiving an invitation to the Washington State School Directors Association (WASDA) conference. - Councilmember Ernie raised concerns about an unregulated substance being sold at local gas stations, which he described as highly addictive and linked to overdoses. He requested the City Attorney research the feasibility of a local ban or regulation, noting other cities have taken such action. The Council agreed to have the City Attorney and Police Chief investigate the substance and its prevalence in schools. - Councilmember Michelle reported on the successful 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser for the Interfaith Treasure House and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) meeting, highlighting the 'Beaver Bash' event for drawing significant regional attendance and boosting local business revenue. - Councilmember Marty reported on the highly successful Fire Station open house, attendance at 'Hike the Dike', and the celebration of life for Lorney Accala. He also noted attending various committee and community partnership meetings. Executive Session - The Council took a brief recess to enter executive session for discussion of potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)). No action was taken. The Council returned to open session and immediately adjourned. Key Outcomes - Decision: Unanimously adopted the 2027-2032 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (Agenda Bill 48-2026). - Directive: City staff and the City Attorney were directed to research the legal status of a specific unregulated substance and report back to the Council on potential local regulatory actions. - Next Steps: The Council confirmed the November 2, 9, and 16 meeting dates for comprehensive plan and budget work. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cleveland County met on September 28, 2026, at the County Office Building in Norman. The meeting included approval of minutes, a public comment on consent agenda item 10, approval of the consent docket with 17 items, approval of a resolution for 2027 employee benefits, and a bid opening for printing services. The board also voted to enter executive session regarding pending litigation. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the September 21, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. - Consent Docket (Items 2–18): The board approved all consent items in a single vote. These included: - Amendment No. 1 to the ARPA Sub-recipient Agreement for Moore Public Schools Foundation (Bridges of Moore), increasing the award from $225,000 to $467,000. - Amendment No. 1 to the ARPA Sub-recipient Agreement for Loveworks Leadership, increasing the award from $100,000 to $194,975. - A resolution declaring four properties as surplus (2601, 2551, and 2451 West Franklin Road, Norman; plus 4800 York Road, Norman). - A CED Fund application and approval from the BOCC. - Multiple declarations of surplus equipment from the Sheriff's Detention Facility, including AED equipment, old radios, computers, desk, body-worn camera kits, and Samsung desk phones. - Review and approval of blanket purchase orders, claims for Travel/Maintenance & Operations/Capital Outlay, and payroll for the period ending September 15, 2026. - Appropriation and lapsed appropriation actions from the Treasurer. - Rescinding and re-awarding Bid BE-2196 for janitorial supplies (trash bags) from Unipak Corp. to Empire Paper Company due to quality issues. - Purchase of 350 Microsoft 365 G3 licenses per Oklahoma Software Contract GOV Only (SW1041) from CDW-G. Public Comments & Testimony - Megan Moulton (representing Oklahomans for Responsible Economic Development): Commenting on consent item 10 (spending), she expressed concern about the county's continued spending on the arena TIFF district project despite ongoing legal challenges. She noted that an appeal of district court rulings is active and that if the plaintiff wins, the county may not be able to use TIFF revenues for the project. She reported that the arena trust has taken out $5 million in bond anticipatory notes and authorized over $2.1 million in expenditures, bringing total spending to over $3.1 million on uncertain projects. She questioned who would cover the debt if the TIFF is struck down and whether the county industrial authority would be reimbursed for the $760,000 already transferred to the arena trust. She also stated that Reindeer Development Company has been paid over $1.9 million to develop land owned by OU Foundation. Discussion Items - Item 19: Resolution 2027 Calendar Year Employee Benefits: The board discussed and unanimously approved the resolution. - Item 20: Bid CC-2220 Printing of Forms & Folders for the Cleveland County Court Clerk: The board discussed the bid and voted to award it to Midwest Printing (identified as "Skrasek Limited LLC" during the meeting). The bid term is from October 5, 2026, through October 4, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional years by mutual agreement. Executive Session - Items 21 & 22: The board voted to enter executive session under 25 O.S. §307(B)(4) for confidential attorney-client communications regarding the case Lance O. Burnett and Katie Lawson Burnett v. The Board of County Commissioners (CJ-2025-1814). No further action was taken or reported on during the open session. Key Outcomes - The minutes of September 21, 2026, were approved. - The consent docket (items 2–18) was approved unanimously. - Resolution 2027 Calendar Year Employee Benefits was approved. - Bid CC-2220 was awarded to Skrasek Limited LLC (Midwest Printing). - The board entered executive session for pending litigation; no additional actions were taken in open session.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM, the Las Cruces City Council convened a work session led by Mayor Eric Enriquez. The council unanimously voted to reorder the agenda, placing the Strategic Plan update first and the Three Crosses Hospital presentation second. The meeting included a moment of silence for military and first responders and the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent Calendar - No formal consent calendar items were presented; the meeting consisted of two presentations and discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during this work session. The meeting was dedicated to presentations and council discussion. Discussion Items Strategic Plan Update (Item 2) – Presented by Single Space Strategies - Chris Favor (Community Development) announced this was the third of three work sessions. The public engagement period opens today and runs through October 10, 2026, with a final adoption expected November 16, 2026. - Brittany Poss and Janelle Johnson (Single Space Strategies) presented the draft strategic plan framework, including a mission statement, four priorities, and goals. - Mission Statement: Draft mission is "To serve the people of Las Cruces by delivering reliable public services, investing responsibly in our community, and working with residents and partners to expand opportunity and support community well-being." - Feedback on Mission: Council members expressed strong support. Councilman Curry liked removing "quality of place" quotes; Councilor Harrison agreed thematically; Councilman Matisse appreciated "working with residents" and "investing responsibly" given budget constraints; Mayor Pro Tem suggested adding "high performance." - Priority 1: Opportunity and Quality of Life – Goals: expand housing opportunity and neighborhood stability; strengthen local economy and pathways to good jobs; make Las Cruces a place where young people can build their future; strengthen vibrant connected places and community amenities. Councilor Harrison had no notes; Mayor Pro Tem requested more inclusive language for Goal 1.3 to avoid sounding exclusionary to older residents or newcomers. - Priority 2: Infrastructure, Growth, and Resilience – Goals: maintain and modernize infrastructure; align growth with infrastructure, mobility, and service capacity; strengthen water security, climate resilience, and environmental stewardship. Councilor Bencomo emphasized urgency due to recent weather; Councilor McClure requested inclusion of non-car-focused mobility (walking, biking); Councilor Harris suggested elevating transit; Mayor Pro Tem agreed on urgency and community assets. - Priority 3: Community Safety and Well-being – Goals: improve safety through prevention, preparedness, and effective response; strengthen coordinated response to homelessness, behavioral health, and crisis. Councilor Harris cautioned against tightly equating homelessness with behavioral health and crisis, suggesting they be separated. Councilor Bencomo agreed and proposed splitting the goal. Mayor Enriquez stressed reducing crime as a key component. - Priority 4: Responsive and Sustainable City Government – Goals: align resources and outside funding with highest priorities; make city government easier to understand and work with; create one coordinated system for planning, investment, and implementation. Councilor Matisse called for courageous conversations about investing in historically underfunded areas (public works, parks) using GRT revenue; Councilor (unidentified) asked for return-on-investment metrics to show how many people benefit; Councilor Kerr requested inclusion of financial risk planning; Councilor Harrison emphasized 4.2 as underpinning economic development and housing; Mayor Pro Tem supported data-driven operations (CRM, Six Sigma). Consultant acknowledged comments. - Public engagement: Survey launched today, open through October 10, available in English and Spanish. Previous engagement received 380 responses and 70+ attendees at public meetings. The new survey allows highlighting specific text. Three Crosses Hospital Presentation (Item 1) – Presented by CEO Denton Park - Denton Park, CEO, provided an overview of Three Crosses Hospital, a local independent hospital with 75% of board composed of medical staff. - Financial turnaround: Moved from untenable financial position to stable month-to-month; still paying off debt. - Expansion plans: Primary care expansion starting October 1, 2026, with 7-8 additional providers by year-end; urgent care opening November 1 (5 days/week) expanding to 7 days in December; two additional cardiologists by November; electrophysiology program with four new electrophysiologists; structural heart program and cardiac surgery anticipated by Q1 2027; Da Vinci surgical robot by year-end; OR expansion by 35-40%; additional CATH labs; new South Main campus with 6-7 primary care providers; residency clinic relocation. - Price transparency: Hospital prices are dramatically lower than market averages; examples: lab testing $41 vs $223 market median; imaging $383 vs $1,778; ER visits $960 vs $5,000; knee/hip replacements $75,000 vs $148,000. Contracts limit price increases to 3% annually. - Quality and patient experience: CMS five-star cleanliness; top 5th percentile for patient experience in Q2 2026; 82.7% of patients rated 9 or 10; zero infections in 2026; 20+ performance improvement projects annually. - Community impact: Goal to keep patients out of hospital through preventive care; today hospital was at full capacity (zero beds). - Council Q&A: Councilor Bencomo asked about price transparency compliance and helipad plans; Park confirmed federal reporting and working on helipad (40-yard difference). Councilor Matisse asked about medical malpractice reform; Park said it's helping recruitment but malpractice costs haven't dropped yet. Councilor Harris asked about ownership and new providers; Park confirmed local LLC with owners across country, and providers are mostly local transitions with net new goal. Mayor Enriquez praised positive community feedback and asked about hiring; Park mentioned 12% FTE increase (from 500 to 550) within three months, cardiac surgery adds 15-18 staff. Key Outcomes - Council unanimously approved reordering the agenda. - Council provided feedback on the strategic plan, including several requested changes: adding "high performance" to mission, making Goal 1.3 more inclusive, adding urgency to infrastructure goals, incorporating non-car-focused mobility, separating homelessness from behavioral health/crisis goals, adding return-on-investment metrics, and including financial risk planning. - Public engagement period for strategic plan opens September 28 and closes October 10, 2026; council adoption scheduled for November 16, 2026. - Three Crosses Hospital presentation received positive feedback; council acknowledged the hospital's community role and transparency. - Meeting adjourned without formal votes beyond agenda reorder and adjournment (both unanimous).

On September 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., the Planning, Housing & Parks (PHP) Committee met in Rockville, Maryland, to review the federal housing landscape and a new Office of Legislative Oversight report on affordable housing production and preservation across the Washington region. Chair Andrew Friedson led the meeting, joined by Council President Natali Fani-González and Councilmember Will Jawando (virtually). The committee heard from state, county, public housing authority, municipal housing authority, and planning staff. No votes were taken. Federal Housing Landscape Briefing - Maryland DHCD perspective: Chuck Cook, senior advisor, and Mira Morgan, senior policy analyst, described the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted July 11, 2026, with votes of 85-5 in the Senate and 358-32 in the House. Morgan said the package includes over 60 housing provisions focused on supply, including reauthorizing the HOME program, making affordable housing construction eligible for CDBG, and creating seven new grant programs for state and local governments. She noted HUD faces at least 125 required actions and is down about 30% of staff compared with fiscal year 2025, and the Act includes no new appropriations; funding may not come until fiscal year 2028 at the earliest. Asked about state legislation, Cook said DHCD expects to draft a single-stair building bill in mid-December based on the Maryland Department of Labor study due December 1. Cook said the department's "evergreen position" is that "more federal money is better." - County DHCA perspective: Scott Bruton, director of the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with Matt Cornower, reviewed DHCA-administered HUD funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG). He reported that in the House FY27 THUD appropriations bill, CDBG and ESG appeared level-funded, while HOME funding was reduced by 60%. He highlighted ROAD changes: CDBG can now fund new affordable housing construction, capped at 20% of a grantee's CDBG allocation; HOME eligibility for homeownership assistance rises from 80% to 100% of area median income; HOME purchase price limits are increased; and 24-month HOME commitment deadlines are removed. Bruton cautioned that the 2021 Build America, Buy America Act raises costs by about 25%, and that potential CDBG formula changes could cut allocations by 10% for jurisdictions below median housing growth. - Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC): HOC President Andrews and Vice President of Government Affairs Ken Silverman highlighted nine ROAD provisions relevant to housing authorities, including the public welfare investment cap increase for bank investment in low-income housing tax credits, rental assistance demonstration (RAD) permanence, a family self-sufficiency escrow pilot, streamlined inspections, and Moving to Work expansion. Silverman noted the FHA-Federal Financing Bank risk-share enhancement remains paused by the Trump administration and is not in ROAD; HOC hopes ROAD 2.0 will authorize it. Andrews reported that HOC administers about 7,800 vouchers and 1,787 project-based rental assistance units, and has issued nearly $900 million in federally supported multifamily mortgages. She said HUD recaptured $5.8 million from HOC reserves, the agency is not currently issuing vouchers, more than 50% of housing authorities are in shortfall, and HOC expects to begin reissuing vouchers in spring after projected shortfall resolution by January. HOC also received a $1 million congressional earmark for its Wheaton Gateway project. - Rockville Housing Enterprises (RHE): Executive Director James Hedrick said RHE serves roughly 1,300-1,400 families. He emphasized that RHE's 76-unit David Scull Courts public housing site needs RAD conversion because federal operating and capital funding is insufficient for rehabilitation. RHE has 80 public housing units total (76 at David Scull, 4 at Parkside). Hedrick supported ROAD provisions on inspections, family self-sufficiency, opportunity zones, and CDBG flexibility, noting some are already implemented through RHE's Moving to Work waivers. OLO Report 2026-8: Local Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Programs - Presentation: Office of Legislative Oversight analysts Williet Finn and Natalia Carrizosa presented findings from interviews with 15 Washington-region jurisdictions. They reported that the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments set a 2020-2030 regional target of 320,000 new housing units, with 75% affordable to low- and middle-income households. Montgomery County supported the regional target but has not adopted its own affordable housing target. From 2021 to 2025, the county produced 2,592 units affordable at 80% AMI or below, 18% of total units built; this exceeded Fairfax and Prince George's counties but trailed the District of Columbia. - Regional approaches: Fourteen of 15 jurisdictions have dedicated housing trust funds; Montgomery County's is the Housing Initiative Fund. The county's MPDU program, adopted in 1973, was the first inclusionary zoning program in the U.S. and requires 12.5% to 15% affordable units in developments of 20 or more units, with no fee-in-lieu. Nine of 15 jurisdictions fund local rental assistance, and 10 fund local homeownership assistance; Montgomery County's maximum down payment assistance is a $50,000 deferred, zero-interest loan, more than Frederick County but less than Loudoun, Arlington, and D.C. - Equity data: OLO reported that about 75% of white and Asian households in Montgomery County own their homes, compared with 54% of Latinx and 40% of Black households. Latinx and Black households are 50% more likely than white and Asian households to spend at least 30% of income on rent, and 84% of adults experiencing homelessness on the 2025 point-in-time count identified as people of color. - Stakeholder feedback: OLO said community stakeholders reported that residents lack awareness of rental assistance options, that county program complexity can deter developers, and that help often comes only at crisis. Municipalities including Rockville and Gaithersburg view Montgomery County as a model and see opportunities for collaboration on public land and financing. - Recommended issues: OLO recommended the council discuss adopting affordable housing targets, improving data transparency through a cross-departmental housing dashboard, deepening community engagement, and increasing policy alignment with Rockville and Gaithersburg. Discussion Highlights - Chair Friedson expressed strong support for measurable housing targets, noting targets help the region and could unlock federal and state incentives; he said the target conversation should return by the end of October. Councilmember Jawando emphasized the human urgency, citing three new eviction and homelessness cases in his office in 24 hours, and said he looks forward to advancing his anti-algorithmic price-fixing bill. Council President Fani-González defended HOC against unfair blame during the voucher shortfall, said the county cannot solve housing alone, and advocated including HOC data in any new dashboard. - Lisa Gavoni of Montgomery County Planning said the county recently completed a statistically valid housing preferences survey, which will go to the Planning Board on November 12 and can be briefed to the committee afterward. She noted 11 projects are using the commercial-to-residential reconstruction (CRR) tool, producing at least 17.5% MPDUs. On housing targets, Planning is open to developing affordable housing goals but needs to account for the county's diverse geography. - In response to Jawando, DHCA Director Bruton said the county is building a cross-departmental housing production pipeline dashboard, with a common property identifier already in place; the goal is a working model by Thanksgiving or the end of 2026. Key Outcomes - The committee took no votes; the items were briefings and information-gathering. - The committee plans to continue the affordable housing target discussion in the coming weeks and to schedule a briefing on the housing preferences survey after November 12. - DHCA, Planning, and Permitting Services are on track to deliver a working housing pipeline dashboard by the end of 2026. - State DHCD will monitor ROAD implementation and share its draft single-stair legislation with the county after the Department of Labor study is released December 1.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, the Minneapolis Budget Committee met to review analysis and budget presentations related to the mayor's recommended 2027-2028 budget. No agenda or minutes were provided in the source materials, so this summary is based on the raw transcript. Roll call showed seven members present, establishing a quorum; Councilmembers Wandsley, Vita, Warren, Osman, and Whiting were marked absent. The roll call initially listed Councilmember Palmasano absent, but Palmasano later participated in discussion. Chair Aisha Chuktai presided. Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Analysis - Christina Keterling, senior advisor to the Board of Estimate and Taxation, presented an analysis prepared with Legislative Research and Oversight and the city assessor's office. Minneapolis has more than 6,000 tax-exempt properties; 1,625 are non-government-owned, held by roughly 770 unique entities, and 704 of those properties have an estimated market value of $1 million or more. - The assessor's office produced preliminary estimates for the top 50 most expensive exempt properties of what they would pay in 2026 if taxable. The gap between the top three properties and the 48th-50th properties is about $26 million. The University of Minnesota has nearly $4.3 billion in Minneapolis land assets; Keterling noted it is a land grant university with its own police force and land care operations. - Keterling explained PILOTs are voluntary payments that typically generate less than 1 percent of municipal revenue. Boston's routine annual model asks nonprofits with property valued over $15 million for 25 percent of the estimated taxable amount, allows up to 50 percent of that to be covered by community benefits, and received 76 percent of requested payments in 2024. Providence's long-term contract model produces about 2.7 percent of city revenue from PILOTs. Boston has begun moving toward negotiated long-term agreements. Keterling also noted criticisms that nonprofits have already earned tax exemption and that some fear voluntary payments could endanger their status. - Councilmembers asked about state-law authority, University of Minnesota street and emergency-call costs, corruption risks in negotiated agreements, and whether publicly funded institutions should be excluded. Councilmember Chavez said the city should consider PILOTs to help with budget constraints and requested a city attorney memo on whether either model is legal in Minneapolis. The committee received and filed the report. Regulatory Services Proposed 2027 Budget - Director Enrique Velasquez presented Regulatory Services' proposed 2027 budget: 195.9 current FTE and a $31.7 million 2026 budget, rising to $35.1 million in the mayor's proposal. The $3.4 million net increase is mostly required internal service charges, liability allocation, contractual COLA and step increases, overtime, on-call, parking, and custodial costs; Velasquez said the proposal does not increase discretionary spending. Revenue is projected to decrease by $163,000. - The proposal includes $278,000 for overtime and on-call, $130,000 for parking and custodial costs at inspection services' new facility, and $458,135 to continue the traffic safety camera pilot. Proposed divestments total $1,177,199, including eight general fund FTEs and one special revenue FTE; exact position decisions were still in flux. One vacant housing liaison position would be repurposed to maintain an inspector II assigned to vacant, condemned, fire-damaged, and open-to-trespass buildings. - Division figures in the proposal: Code Compliance and Traffic Control, $10.1 million; Inspection Services, $14.1 million; Animal Care and Control, $5.7 million; Operations and Engagement, $3.8 million; and Homeless and Encampment Program, $1.3 million. Planned 2027 FTEs were pending further budget decisions. - Velasquez said Public Works will stop rubbish abatement service in March 2027, requiring a new $300,000 external contract at roughly twice current costs. Other contracts include $300,000 for yard maintenance, $335,000 for board-up services, and $250,000 for the Hennepin County winter warming center. Animal Care and Control will lose an ASPCA grant-funded foster coordinator at the end of December 2026; the department warned this could reduce foster capacity, lengthen shelter stays, and lower its 90-plus-percent live release rate. - Councilmember Chavez supported increasing rental license fees to preserve inspection capacity and asked for a breakdown of the $268,000 projected decline in inspection licenses and permits. Councilmember Rainville asked about license plate reader technology; staff said LPR is not currently allowed for regulatory parking enforcement without a state law change. Councilmember Chowdhury opposed outsourcing rubbish abatement and requested a Public Works follow-up. Chair Chugtai said the council needs clearer information about FTE cuts well before budget markup and called the initial budget book's lack of that information unacceptable. Homelessness Response Budget - The final special-topic presentation covered the city's cross-departmental homelessness response. The proposed 2027 enterprise-wide budget is $12,426,518. Regulatory Services is proposed at $1.3 million, up 28 percent; Health at about $835,000, down 4 percent; Public Works at $200,000, up 100 percent; CPED at $9.8 million, down 46 percent; and MPD up 10 percent to fund one lieutenant assigned to homeless response. Chair Chugtai noted this is down from roughly $20 million in 2026. - Regulatory Services said its five-person homeless response team responded to more than 1,000 311 requests in 2026, later cited as 1,316; made nearly 2,000 engagements with unsheltered residents; and completed 275 housing referrals. Health's mobile medical unit served more than 900 people in 2026, about one-third with unstable housing, and made more than 600 referrals for housing, substance use treatment, dental care, primary care, and other services. Public Works will continue encampment cleanup and disposal. - CPED's housing director said the 46 percent decline reflects 2026 one-time funding that does not continue: $1.8 million for emergency housing vouchers, $3.8 million for emergency rental assistance, $2.0 million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars for homelessness response, and $1.4 million for Stable Homes Stable Schools. CPED plans to provide more detail at the September 29 budget presentation. Councilmember Stevenson asked about the $2 million AHTF allocation; CPED said $1 million had been contracted with the county and $1 million was going through a county RFP process. - Councilmember Wandsley objected that emergency housing voucher funding was not carried forward despite a prior three-year commitment and asked what tools the council has to enforce budget commitments. Councilmember Chavez said the vouchers support 50 families and 50 adults and that she does not see a budget agreement without addressing the funding, adding trust has been broken. Councilmember Stevenson deferred detailed CPED questions to the next day's budget meeting. Health staff said the mobile medical unit's 4 percent reduction is a cost refinement, not a service cut. MPD reported it has not spent significant overtime on encampment closures in 2026 because there have been no large-scale encampments; Commander Monica Hansen said she would provide the exact figure as a follow-up. Key Outcomes - The committee received and filed the PILOT report, the Regulatory Services budget presentation, and the homelessness response special-topic presentation; no formal roll-call vote was taken on their substance. - Staff follow-ups were directed on: city attorney review of PILOT legality; University of Minnesota land care, street maintenance, and 311/911 call data; exclusion of publicly funded institutions from PILOT estimates; a breakdown of the $268,000 inspection license and permit revenue decline; Public Works rubbish abatement transition details; MPD's exact 2026 encampment-related overtime figure; emergency housing voucher referral data; and whether the Health Department could hold medical records for a behavioral crisis response program. - The committee adjourned to Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for CPED and Minneapolis Public Housing Authority budget presentations.

The Red Wing City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM and covered proclamations, presentations, public comments, consent agenda, and several business items including a development agreement, rezoning, dog park relocation, and solar system repairs. Proclamations and Recognitions - Mayor Iocco read a proclamation declaring October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week. Fire Marshal Speltz noted the Fire Open House on October 11 at Fire Station 1. Presentations - Donation of Snowflake Decorations: Downtown Main Street Executive Director Andrea Hanson reported that 80 new three-foot LED snowflakes were purchased for $31,551. The community raised $16,000, and matching funds came from the DPC (four foundations). The snowflakes are being donated to the City and will be lit for the first time on November 27. - Annual Stormwater Presentation: Engineering Director Zach Regnier presented the City’s MS4 stormwater permit compliance, covering six control measures. He also provided fall best practices: keep leaves, grass clippings, and fertilizer out of streets; drain pool water onto lawns. Public Comments & Testimony - Mattias Plank (Ward 4) criticized the practice of cutting off speakers during public comment, stating it undermines trust in the City. - Amber Dawn Plank (Ward 4) spoke about leadership, courage, and the need to allow all voices to be heard. She also acknowledged the passing of Sam Nordquist. - Leah Midgarden (Ward 4) read Minnesota Statutes regarding campaign contribution limits. - Amber Dawn Plank again commented on the treatment of Finance Director Marshall Hallock and the reported job search of City Administrator Heineman, urging examination of leadership stability. - Allen Mueller (Red Wing) argued that the City should implement at least primary treatment (filtering) of stormwater, which he said is not currently done. Consent Calendar - The Council approved the Consent Agenda (items 8A, 8C–8F) minus item 8B (minutes) by a 7–0 roll call vote. Item 8B was pulled by Council Member Lambert to correct a spelling error ("Carol Overland") in the September 14 regular meeting minutes. The corrected minutes were then approved unanimously. - Approved bills totaling $1,177,377.86 (Warrant 129985–130206). - Approved finance report, private underground electric service agreement with Red Wing Yacht Club, low-potency hemp edible retailer registration for Lil Kiks Simple Abundance, Inc., and SEH as airport consultant for five years. Discussion Items - 9A – Port Authority Enabling Resolution Amendments: Community Development Director Kyle Klatt explained the change from three-year to six-year terms for Port Authority board members to conform with state statute. A public hearing was held with no testimony. The Council adopted Resolution No. 8214 unanimously (7–0). - 9B – Rezoning Four Properties on Lock and Dam Road (Ordinance No. 242): Klatt presented the request to rezone 4760, 4802, 4810, and 5016 Lock and Dam Road from heavy industrial to agricultural residential (AR). The Planning Commission recommended approval. The Council introduced the ordinance unanimously. - 9C – Habitat for Humanity Hope Heights Phase 1 Development Agreement: Klatt detailed the 26-lot project (16 townhomes, 10 single-family homes) and the financial impacts. Habitat Executive Director Bob Hawley requested the City waive engineering/attorney fees, park utility fees, and use SAHA funds for sidewalks. He also objected to the required letter of credit of over $900,000. After discussion, the Council adopted Resolution No. 8215 (7–0), amending Section 12 to allow a performance bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit. The City committed to using available SAHA funds (estimated $134,100). - 9D – Bench Street Dog Park Relocation: Public Works Director Shawn Blaney presented a high-level cost estimate for a 2-acre dog park: site clearing ($6,700), fencing ($58,200), driveway/parking ($157,800), concrete sidewalk ($5,000), and seasonal water service ($2,300). The Dog Park Committee prefers the Pottery Pond site, but staff cited concerns about landfills and historical significance. The Council agreed to have Mayor Iocco and Council Member Lambert meet with the committee. - 9E – Solar Energy System Repairs (Green Fund Expenditure): The Council voted to remove the item from the table, then approved $34,032.21 from the Green Fund to replace a failed solar inverter at Public Works and repair the solar array at the Solid Waste Campus (7–0). They also approved proposals from Knobelsdorff Electric to complete the repairs (7–0). - 9F – Private Use of Public Property Application: Removed from the agenda. - 9G – Update on Negotiations with Finance Director Marshall Hallock: Council President Farrar reported that Hallock informed the ad hoc committee he wishes to continue working for the City indefinitely; no separation agreement is needed. Key Outcomes - Approved Fire Prevention Week proclamation and accepted snowflake donation. - Approved Consent Agenda with minor correction to minutes. - Adopted Resolution 8214, changing Port Authority board terms to six years. - Introduced Ordinance 242 for rezoning four properties to AR. - Adopted Resolution 8215 for Habitat for Humanity development agreement, with amended financial security options and commitment of SAHA funds. - Directed staff to arrange a meeting with the Dog Park Committee regarding the Bench Street dog park site. - Approved $34,032.21 Green Fund expenditure and Knobelsdorff Electric proposals for solar repairs. - Confirmed that Finance Director Marshall Hallock will continue in his role.

On Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:05 PM, the Subcommittee on Local Business Development, chaired by Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder, held a public oversight roundtable in Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building and via Zoom. The hearing examined the status of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), the Community Benefits Oversight Committee (CBOC), and broader community commitments under the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Amendment Act of 2025. Government witness Brian Hanlin, Director of the DC Department of Buildings and Project Executive of the RFK Project Management Office (PMO), and Kirton Matza, Chief External Affairs Officer for the Washington Commanders, provided testimony and answered questions from Councilmembers Felder, Anita Bonds, and Brooke Pinto. Discussion Items Overview of RFK Stadium Progress - Director Hanlin reported that the stadium project remains on schedule for delivery before the 2030 NFL season. Mayor Bowser transmitted the final RFK campus master plan to the Council on September 24, incorporating input from over 1,200 DC residents. Demolition of the old RFK Stadium is expected to be completed by the end of October 2026. The Council will hold a public hearing on the master plan on September 30, with a vote on zoning and design guidelines anticipated before year-end. Groundbreaking for the new stadium is expected in early 2027. Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Overview - Mr. Matza emphasized that the Commanders committed $50 million in community benefits over 30 years—the largest CBA in District history by orders of magnitude. The CBA includes $20 million for a youth sports academy, $7 million for small and local business support, $6 million for two full-service grocery stores (one on campus and one east of the river), $5 million for workforce training, $2 million for free or low-cost tickets, and funds for violence prevention, cultural programming, and other community priorities. The CBA’s formal obligations begin when the stadium opens in 2030, but the agreement permits preterm investments that can be credited against the $50 million commitment. Workforce Development and the CCAP Program - The Commanders’ Career Access Program (CCAP) is an umbrella strategy to connect District residents—including experienced workers, youth, returning citizens, and displaced federal workers—to career pathways in construction, hospitality, and related fields. The $5 million workforce training allocation will fund the setup of a workforce development connector (a third-party entity to be selected through a request for qualifications) and other training infrastructure. Clark Mortenson Smoot (CMS), the joint venture general contractor, will oversee CBE participation, with a target of 40% CBE utilization (aspiration of 50%). Councilmember Bonds pressed for details on how returning citizens will be engaged and how the workforce connector will avoid excessive overhead. Mr. Matza acknowledged that specific numbers on returning citizen participation are not yet available but confirmed that the workforce connector will eventually create an intake process for job seekers. Youth Academy and Junior Academy Pilot - The Commanders’ Youth Academy is the signature CBA investment. A junior academy pilot program launched earlier in September 2026 serves 50 fourth- and fifth-grade students at KIPP DC’s Ward 7 campus, three afternoons per week during the school year, providing academic support, athletic programming, mentorship, and meals. Mr. Matza stated that the pilot will inform expansion to additional schools or a central location in Ward 7, with the goal of having the full program operational by 2030. Attendance and personal growth metrics will determine success. Small and Local Business Engagement - Councilmember Felder and Councilmember Bonds focused on how the $7 million small business allocation and the 40% CBE goal will translate into real opportunities. Mr. Matza explained that the $7 million is intended to subsidize small businesses on the campus once development is built (post-2030), while immediate CBE opportunities exist in stadium construction through CMS. He noted that a formal small business engagement strategy similar to CCAP may be developed after the construction phase. Councilmember Bonds urged using some of the funds before 2030 to support existing Ward 7 businesses, and Mr. Matza agreed to review the CBA for such possibilities. Grocery Store Subsidies - Chair Felder highlighted the $6 million for two grocery stores ($3 million each). Mr. Matza confirmed the Commanders are open to making the off-site grocery store a preterm investment, as it could serve Ward 7 before stadium completion. The process for selecting and supporting grocery operators is still being formalized. Preterm Investments and Tracking - Chair Felder asked about existing preterm investments. Mr. Matza stated that most funds have not yet been drawn, but workforce training and the youth academy pilot are likely to be credited. He expressed willingness to consider the grocery store subsidy as a preterm investment. Director Hanlin noted that the PMO does not have a formal tracking role but will coordinate with the CBOC once formed. Chair Felder emphasized the need for transparent tracking of all preterm expenditures against the $50 million. Community Benefits Oversight Committee (CBOC) - The CBA and RFK Act require a nine-member CBOC to monitor implementation. Director Hanlin reported that most appointees have been identified, but the mayoral slate is still being finalized, and no timeline for completion was provided. Chair Felder expressed concern that the CBOC was required to be established within 30 days of the CBA’s execution (December 2025) and is now overdue. Both witnesses agreed that the CBOC, once convened, will define its oversight processes, including how to handle ambiguous terms like “endeavor” in the CBA. Community Reinvestment Fund - Chair Felder noted his legislation, unanimously passed by the Council, creates a Community Reinvestment Fund providing an additional $2 million annually for 30 years, separate from the CBA. An administrator for this fund has not yet been identified; Director Hanlin committed to looking into the timeline. Long-Term Vision - Mr. Matza articulated that success in 30 years would mean thousands of residents have gained career pathways, two grocery stores still serve the community, small businesses populate the campus, and the RFK site is woven into the Ward’s fabric. Chair Felder closed by acknowledging progress but calling for continued improvement in transparency and engagement. Key Outcomes - No votes or formal decisions were taken; the roundtable was informational. - The CBOC has not yet been fully constituted; mayoral appointments are pending. Chair Felder requested a timeline. - Preterm investments are beginning: the youth academy pilot launched in September 2026; the workforce development connector procurement is underway; a grocery store subsidy may be explored as a preterm investment. - The PMO will work with the incoming CBOC to track all preterm and ongoing community benefit expenditures. - A public hearing on the RFK campus master plan will be held September 30, 2026. - The CBA’s formal term will start in 2030, but workforce training and youth programming are being initiated immediately. - The Council’s Community Reinvestment Fund ($2 million/year for 30 years) still lacks an identified administrator.

The Rules Committee met to consider appointments to the Animal Advisory Council and to suspend Commissioner William Palmer from the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board on charges of official misconduct. The meeting was chaired by Supervisor Shimon Walton, joined by Vice Chair Stephen Sherrill and President Mandelman. Public Comments & Testimony - Michael Angelo Torres, current chair of the Animal Advisory Council, thanked the committee for holding the hearing and recommended the reappointment of Irina Ozernoy, praising her work with Urban Wildlife Rescue and the council. He also acknowledged the active participation of applicants Alexandra Porsche Nikolf, Emily Gazardi, and Larissa Beckwith in supporting the council during a decommissioning threat. Discussion Items - Appointments to the Animal Advisory Council: Seven applicants presented their qualifications: Alexandra Porsche Nikolf, Emily Gazardi, Irina Ozernoy, Larissa Beckwith, Mark Ryle (absent due to a conflict), Rachel Miller, and Rebecca Schwartz. Each described their experience in animal welfare, law, policy, and volunteer work. After presentations, President Mandelman moved to appoint Rebecca Schwartz (seat 1), Irina Ozernoy (seat 2), Mark Ryle (seat 4), and Larissa Beckwith (seat 7). Vice Chair Sherrill noted that Ryle's absence was unavoidable and expressed support. The motion passed unanimously. - Suspension and Charges of Official Misconduct - Commissioner William Palmer: Vice Chair Sherrill introduced a motion to suspend Palmer from the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board and approve charges of official misconduct under Charter Section 15.105, based on clear evidence from the Inspector General. Chair Walton and President Mandelman supported the motion, with Walton noting he had previously called for Palmer's resignation. Public comment yielded no speakers. The motion to recommend the matter to the full Board of Supervisors as a committee report passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Appointments confirmed: Rebecca Schwartz, Irina Ozernoy, Mark Ryle, and Larissa Beckwith were appointed to the Animal Advisory Council for terms ending April 30, 2027 or 2028 as specified. - Misconduct referral approved: The committee voted unanimously to suspend Commissioner William Palmer and forward charges of official misconduct to the Ethics Commission, with the City Attorney directed to serve the motion and charges on Palmer.

The Hastings City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 615 W. 3rd Street, Hastings, Nebraska, and adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Mayor Beckby presided and all eight council members were present. The council adopted the agenda, approved a consent agenda, conducted a public hearing and approved a Class I liquor license, approved combined funding agreements for the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), and adopted the FY 2026-2027 Annual Appropriation Bill on final reading. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes of the September 14, 2026 regular meeting and special council meeting; approved claims and payroll. - Approved the Hastings Public Library request to use city property for Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2026. - Approved Resolution No. 2026-58 authorizing the Mayor to sign Exhibit E for the US Highway 6 Improvement/Construction Supplemental Agreement No. 2. - Approved the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce request to use city property for Celebration of Lights on November 19, 2026. - Approved Pay Estimate No. 4 to Revive, Inc. for $29,228.65 for Community Development Block Grant Project 24-PFW-001 Revive, and a related CDBG drawdown of $22,476.83 (76.9% per MOU) covering construction management and administrative services. - Approved Atlas Technical Invoice No. 2731264 for $12,000 for contracted professional services from June 1 through August 31, 2026, for the Hastings Former Middle School Asbestos Cleanup, along with a request to draw funds to pay the invoice. Public Comments & Testimony - Richard French opposed the city's proposed 16% property tax increase, calling it almost obscene, and said schools and Adams County government had kept their property tax requests level. He cited utility increases of 8-10%, a motel facing a $25,000 property tax increase, and urged the city to reduce the levy. - Edward Krontz urged the council not to raise the levy and raised a budget concern about the possible closure of the Cat & Pet Connection, asking what it would cost the city if it had to care for those animals. - Scott Kvols expressed support for the HEDC funding request of $175,000 and the Chamber request of $30,000, saying the requests were an investment, not an expense, and encouraged approval. Note: The minutes identify this speaker as Scott Kvols, while the transcript names him Scott Coles. Discussion Items - Public Hearing - What the Dickens? LLC Class I Liquor License: Mayor Beckby opened the public hearing for a Class I beer, wine, and spirits on-sale license at 537 W. 2nd Street, Suite 102. No one spoke for or against the application. Police Chief Adam Story reported that the Hastings Police Department processed the application and recommended approval. - Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and HEDC Funding Agreements: Councilmember Huntley withdrew an initial motion on the Chamber agreement and moved to combine Items 4(a) and 4(b) for one vote. Executive Director Shannon Landauer reported that the Chamber was requesting $30,000 for calendar year 2027, funded through Hastings Utilities ratepayer funds rather than the property tax levy, to promote local shopping, marketing, and events; she noted chamber dollars issued exceeded $160,000 over a 12-month cycle in $10 increments. She reported that HEDC was requesting $175,000, paired with Adams County and private-sector partners, for business retention, recruitment, workforce, housing, and advocacy. She said a housing study completed about 10 months earlier showed a need for about 90 housing units per year over 10 years. She cited expansion projects at Bruckman Rubber, Pacha Soap, and Western Reserve, representing more than 550 retained jobs and 55 new jobs, with approximately 80 additional new jobs associated with Western Reserve and other expansions. She also discussed active projects and the need for advocacy on the expiring half-cent sales tax and the absence of an LB 840 program. Utility Manager Derek Zeisler confirmed that the $30,000 and $175,000 amounts were built into the utility rate structure and would not materially affect rates. - Ordinance No. 4844 - Annual Appropriation Bill FY 2026-2027: The council took up the third and final reading of the appropriation ordinance. Councilmember Anderson asked about the timing and size of potential cuts; Mayor Beckby discussed deferring approximately $670,000 in cemetery and columbarium projects and beginning a budget-cutting process in October. Mayor Beckby later explained his tie-breaking vote, saying the city had lowered its levy in three of the past four years and had to address its budget position; he also questioned the 16% figure cited in public comment. Key Outcomes - Adopted the agenda and approved the consent agenda by 8-0 votes. - Approved Resolution No. 2026-56, granting the Class I liquor license to What the Dickens? LLC at 537 W. 2nd Street, Suite 102, by an 8-0 vote. - Approved the combined Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Funding Agreement ($30,000) and Hastings Economic Development Corporation Funding Agreement ($175,000) by a 7-0-1 vote; Larry Consbruck abstained. - Adopted Ordinance No. 4844, the FY 2026-2027 Annual Appropriation Bill, on final reading by a 5-3-1 vote. Voting yes were Brad Consbruck, Maggie Esch, Brian Hoffman, Matt Fong, and Mayor Beckby; voting no were Steve Huntley, Larry Consbruck, and Marc Rowan; Michael Anderson abstained. - No appointments or closed session were held; the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.