The Public Meeting Index

The fourth meeting of Newport's Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee took place on September 18, 2026, as the final session of a week-long engagement trip. The meeting focused on refining the draft vision statement and workshopping goals and proposed strategies in small breakout groups organized by topic area. Note: No agenda or meeting minutes were available for this meeting. The raw transcript contains long stretches of inaudible or unclear speech, side conversations, and technical difficulties, so portions of the discussion could not be reliably summarized. Discussion Items - Vision statement review: The facilitator reviewed prior feedback that the vision was "too long and too wordy" and noted the revised version added a preamble to ground the vision in today's challenges. The preamble reads in part that "Newport is a destination that draws visitors from around the world," but "for us, Newport is home, a quaint and close-knit island community" facing "real challenges that threaten life as we know it" over the next 20 years, and that "Newporters must work together today to guide needed change, deepen bonds between neighbors, and protect this beloved place." - Draft vision statement: The draft vision reads: "As a forward-thinking leader in resilience, sustainability, and connectivity, we will ensure that Newport is a community where people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities can live, learn, work, thrive, and enjoy the waters that surround our island home." - Three through lines: The facilitator introduced three threads — people, salt water, and resilience — described as connecting to all 11 comprehensive plan topic areas. Resilience was framed broadly to include not only natural hazards and climate change but also a resilient housing system and economy. - Funding concerns: The question of funding was raised — specifically how much of the cost the city would bear, how much would fall on individual property owners, and what outside resources the city would need to access. The facilitator noted this had been a recurring theme in most of the week's focus groups. - Breakout group structure: Participants were assigned to groups based on their prior topic votes, with most receiving their first choice and some their second. Group A (nine people, the largest) addressed community frameworks: land use, economic development, and housing. Group B addressed vibrant and healthy communities: transportation, city services, and facilities. Group C addressed preserving heritage: open space, recreation, and historic and cultural resources. A fourth area, sustainable systems and services (energy, natural resources, natural hazards, and climate change), was also available, with the facilitator hoping participants would join. Each group was scheduled to spend about 30 minutes per topic, with about 20 minutes at the end to share findings across groups. - Feedback on the preamble: At least one participant expressed support for the call-to-action framing of the revised preamble, saying they preferred it "rather than just complaining about everything." Key Outcomes - No formal votes or binding decisions were identified in the transcript; the session was a working meeting to collect feedback on the vision statement, goals, and strategies. - The vision statement remains under revision, with participants invited to continue marking up the displayed text during the session. - Discussion outcomes from the breakout workshops were intended to inform the comprehensive plan as it moves toward drafting.

This meeting of the City Planning Commission focused on a conceptual discussion for a planned unit development (PUD) for the Monroe Botanical Garden on 13th Avenue. The applicant presented the garden concept, site design, and requested zoning relief for parking and setbacks. Commissioners provided feedback and posed questions, but no formal decisions or votes were taken. Discussion Items - Botanical Garden PUD Conceptual Discussion: Melissa Birch, president of the Monroe Botanical Garden board, presented the proposal. The garden would be located at a former mill site on 13th Avenue and include outdoor gardens, greenhouses, an education center, and a welcome building. The design team includes Psyche Design (architects) and Studio GWA (landscape architects). The project has held a community meeting with strong attendance and plans a float in the Cheese Day Parade and further outreach. - Parking Request: The applicant requested 9 parking spaces (2 ADA) within the public right-of-way on 13th Avenue, instead of the 25 spaces required under light industrial zoning. The proposal relies on timed ticketing, nearby public lots (e.g., LPT Fitness lot 0.2 miles away, and lots on 16th Avenue), street parking, and encouragement of walking, biking, and carpooling. Commissioner noted the adjacent Mineral Arts Center seats 270 people with only 8 parking stalls, suggesting events must be carefully scheduled to avoid congestion. The applicant acknowledged and agreed they would have fewer cars than the art center's largest events. - Right-of-Way and Setback Relief: The requested parking would be located in the public right-of-way. Commissioner asked whether the stalls would be public or private; the applicant assumed they would be public. The road is currently 21.5 feet wide; future widening to 33 feet could affect the stalls. The city engineer noted a sanitary sewer runs through the road and abandonment is not feasible. The applicant also requested a zero setback for the greenhouse, placing it on the property line where previous buildings sat. This would be allowed as part of the PUD's specific zoning. - Storm Sewer Easement: A commissioner asked about the Thunder Creek storm sewer (84-inch pipe) that crosses the property. The city has an easement. The applicant acknowledged any planting or structures (e.g., a bridge) over the easement would be removable for maintenance. The city engineer recommended inspecting the pipe before construction. Key Outcomes - No decisions or votes were taken; the discussion was conceptual and informational. The applicant will continue with community outreach and fundraising, returning for formal approval at a later date. - The commission took no action on the requested relief for parking, right-of-way use, or setbacks, as the PUD process will set the specific zoning standards.

The Plan Commission met on September 18, 2026, to discuss three main agenda items: a botanical garden concept plan, a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning for Wisconsin Power and Light, and proposed changes to the city's political sign ordinance. The commission expressed support for the botanical garden, unanimously approved the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning, and directed staff to proceed with formal recommendations on sign ordinance changes. Public Comments & Testimony - Scott Anderson, a civil engineer representing Wisconsin Power and Light, spoke during the public hearing on the comprehensive plan amendment. He explained the need to expand yard operations at the existing facility, which currently encroach on the railroad right-of-way with pole storage and equipment. The rezoning to light industrial would allow for a secure, fenced facility and cleanup of the right-of-way. Discussion Items - Botanical Garden Concept Plan: A development team presented a conceptual plan for a botanical garden on a blighted downtown site. Key details included dusk-to-dawn hours of operation, phased construction beginning with a building (to provide restrooms), and a full buildout timeline of three to four years dependent on fundraising. Commission members praised the design and its potential as an economic development catalyst. Questions addressed parking (nine spaces), zero setback requests, and process steps (general development plan and specific implementation plan). No red flags were raised, and the commission directed the team to proceed with technical submissions. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment (TR-10): A resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the land use designation for the Wisconsin Power and Light property from residential to light industrial was discussed. A public hearing was held and closed. The commission voted unanimously to recommend the amendment to the City Council. - Line Energy Rezoning Request: An ordinance to rezone two lots owned by Wisconsin Power and Light from TR-10 (one- and two-family housing) to light industrial was presented. A public hearing was held and closed. The commission voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance and forward it to the City Council. - Political Sign Ordinance Changes: Administrator Brittany Ridney introduced proposed changes to the sign ordinance, including removing restrictions on the timing of political yard signs (currently 30 days prior to and two days after an election) and removing regulations on human-held signs. The changes are driven by case law that prohibits regulating signs based on message content. Discussion noted that size, number, and location restrictions could still apply uniformly to all signs. The commission agreed to move forward with a recommendation to the City Council, with a formal public hearing to follow. Key Outcomes - Botanical Garden: The commission expressed unanimous support for the concept and directed the applicant to submit a general development plan and specific implementation plan for formal review. - Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Motion to recommend the amendment to City Council passed unanimously (7 ayes). - Line Energy Rezoning: Ordinance adopting the zone change passed unanimously (7 ayes), to be forwarded to City Council. - Political Sign Ordinance: The commission directed staff to prepare a formal recommendation to City Council, with a subsequent public hearing to be scheduled.

On September 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the Sarasota City Commission and the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners held a special joint meeting in the Commission Chambers at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1 Apex Road, Sarasota. The agenda covered six joint discussion items followed by open public comment. No formal motions or votes were taken during the meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Christine Nordstrom, a 25-year resident and Ringling Boulevard business owner, described a high-intensity homeless outreach operation drawing more than 100 people per day into her single-family Ashton neighborhood. She said code enforcement issued a notice of violation and asked the boards to reconcile land-use enforcement with service delivery. - John Thaxton urged extension of the Legacy Trail through North Sarasota, calling it the county's largest transportation disadvantaged community, and asked the board to consider alternative and equitable funding options for the Gulf Gate golf course. - Kelly Brown, speaking for the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations representing over 22,000 households, thanked officials for nearly $40 million in stormwater funding but urged faster delivery than 2031 and asked for maintenance backlogs to be cleared. - Charles Hines, Trust for Public Land, urged continued progress on the Legacy Trail-to-Nathan Benderson connection and said the North Sarasota/Newtown trail extension is doable with community support. - Laura Korberg, Central Coconut Neighborhood Association, asked both jurisdictions to closely monitor the new recycling operation at the former U.S. Recycle site to protect air and water quality. - David Lowe, Downtown Sarasota Condo Association, said his board unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Amendment 3, calling it too risky and a self-inflicted source of uncertainty. - Chuck Half, vice president of the St. Armands Residents Association, described post-hurricane storm debris clogging baffle boxes, including an 80-pound carpet pad and patio cushion found two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and asked for inspections and restored stormwater capacity. - Bob Kelly, a St. Armands resident, said streets flooded four times in July, called the stormwater system old and poorly maintained, and urged quick use of the $13.5 million St. Armands award before funding lapses. - Sigurd Hermanson, a former resident of the Circle, recalled approximately 12.5 feet of storm surge at the Circle during Helene versus about 13.5 feet at Fort Myers Beach, and asked for passive barriers, hydrology studies, temporary barriers, and a stronger sense of urgency. - Tammy Garner said Ted Sperling Park presentations do not reflect weekend conditions, describing noise, open fires, litter, and capacity undercounting, and asked county officials to get the park under control. Discussion Items Breeze Transit Updates (Sarasota County) - Jane Grog, Director of Breeze Transit, reported annual system ridership of approximately 2.2 million in FY23, 2.3 million in FY24, 2.2 million in FY25, and 2.2 million in the first 10 months of FY26. Fare collections were $2,777,623 in FY24, $2,641,440 in FY25, and $1,931,643 in FY26 year-to-date. - 13 of 16 routes touch city boundaries; 41% of boardings occur within the city; the Downtown Transfer Station averages over 1,238 boardings per day. - Bay Runner ridership was 123,748 in FY25 and 147,743 in FY26 (10 months). FY27 projected cost is $935,835, with an FDOT grant of $259,740 and a city share of $719,133. Contract extension terms and FDOT grant burn rate could affect the city invoice. - Breeze OnDemand has served 1.5 million-plus rides since 2021 with 86,000-plus riders, 94% of trips booked in the app, 65% shared rides, a 26-minute average ETA, and a 4.9/5 average rating. More than 80% of Lido-Longboat zone trips cross the Ringling Bridge, prompting study of Bay Runner intermodal connections. - Discussion addressed automatic passenger counters, possible revenue effects of fare-free Route 99 service, pedestrian crossings on Ringling Causeway, future FDOT funding competitiveness, trolley advertising revenue, and marketing to riders with disabilities. Long-Term Plan for a Potential City Park District (City of Sarasota) - City Manager Karie Friling presented a preliminary concept to create a park district to protect, maintain, improve, and expand parks, recreation assets, beaches, and open space while establishing sustainable funding. Background cited growth pressure, financial uncertainty, and Amendment 3. - The current Parks and Recreation FY27 budget is $12,544,604; the city has 64 recreation facilities and 747 total acres. Next steps include defining the city's strategic mission, evaluating legal structure, determining governance and required approvals, establishing funding mechanisms, and engaging residents. No decisions were requested. Ted Sperling/Nora Patterson Park Update (Sarasota County) - County Parks Director Sean Yeager said the 2026 County Strategic Plan had listed transferring Ted Sperling Park and Nora Patterson Bay Island Park to the city, but a March 2026 city staff memo recommended against proceeding at that time. The current Lido and North Lido Beaches interlocal agreement remains active until September 30, 2028. - Ted Sperling Park at South Lido is approximately 152 acres; Nora Patterson's county-owned portion is approximately 1.5 acres, with city parcels totaling over 0.8 acres. Yeager reported operating costs, CRTO and mobile vending revenues, a planned charter and tour operator pilot, and 22 bids received for the new program. - City Attorney Joe Polzak said the prior city manager generated the March 2026 memo, but the city commission later directed staff to reopen discussions. County staff said timing is tied to Amendment 3 and the 2028 agreement. Commissioner Mark Smith asked about a slow-speed zone; Yeager said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission did not support the no-speed item and options will be brought to the county board. Legacy Trail North Extension (City and County) - County Transportation Director Spencer Anderson and City Public Works Director Nick Patel reviewed connections from the Legacy Trail to Nathan Benderson Park: Beneva MURT (0.5 mile) complete in 2026; Circus Trail (0.8 mile) existing; Bobby Jones connection (0.5 mile) planned for construction in 2028; 17th Street Park (0.8 mile) planned completion in 2027; and 17th Street/Honore Avenue (1.6 miles) construction planned for 2027. - The Circus Trail Extension is in planning, environmental review, and 30% design. $1.1 million in MPO and FDOT funding was secured, but federal requirements push final design to 2027 and construction to 2028. - The North Sarasota Trail, extending the Legacy Trail north through Newtown, remains in draft concept. Route, funding, design, delivery, and maintenance require coordination with the Trust for Public Land and Seminole Gulf Railway. Cost was identified as the largest challenge. Amendment 3 (City and County) - City Manager Friling said the city collects about $59 million per year in property tax revenue and projects a $5.6 million annual revenue loss by FY29. She said that is equivalent to 37 police officers, about 47 FTE positions, the entire Streets and Highway budget, or 1.75 times the non-park maintenance budget. She listed efficiency, revenue, and service-reduction strategies, including a general fund hiring freeze. - County Director of Financial Management Kevin Radkey estimated first-year county-wide revenue loss of $46,851,464, approximately 11%, under a $150,000 homestead exemption, and $87,088,073, approximately 20%, in FY29 under a $250,000 exemption. Example tax bills for a $350,000 home would drop from $3,594.49 to $3,056.62 with the $150,000 exemption and to $2,518.75 with the $250,000 exemption, excluding non-ad valorem assessments. - Commissioners discussed the amendment's legislative schedule, public education, state backfill uncertainty, hospital district impacts, and home rule. Commissioner Smith reported that 15 states were looking at eliminating property taxes, contrary to rumors that some states had already done so. No board position was taken. Stormwater Update (City and County) - Approximately $38.4 million in Resilient SRQ CDBG-DR funding supports four priorities: Hudson Bayou ($13.711 million, approximately 2.9 miles, about 80,500 cubic yards of sediment removal, and roughly 150 homes), Whitaker Bayou ($10.012 million, about 118,000 cubic yards, and roughly 210 homes, within a broader $20 million package), St. Armands ($13.5 million plus a $479,000 city contribution), and MLK + Orange ($1.2 million grant plus $400,000 city match, totaling $1.6 million). The shared delivery target is 2031. - County Stormwater Director Ben Quartermaine described the current 1998 interlocal agreement, under which the county leads basin planning, operations, maintenance, capital projects, and NPDES compliance while the city leads development review, right-of-way coordination, and local priorities. A proposed joint study would use a $500,000 city FDEP planning grant and a proposed $1 million county contribution, with a final report deadline of July 2028. No service option, including city management, is predetermined. - Quartermaine said maintenance is held to a 100-year/24-hour storm standard. Roadside ditch inspection frequency was increased from once every 10 years to once every 3 years. He also highlighted a public maintenance activity map, St. Armands pump station electrical repairs, and Resilient SRQ project status. Philippi Creek Phase I removed 60,000 cubic yards; Phase II plans approximately 80,000 cubic yards with construction in the first quarter of 2027. Key Outcomes - No formal motions, votes, or ordinances were adopted; the meeting was a joint discussion and information-sharing session. - County and city staff were expected to continue coordination on park transfer discussions, stormwater study scope and funding, trail connections, and Breeze Transit intermodal planning. - On stormwater, the proposed $1 million county contribution was not decided; staff are to continue discussions and return recommendations to both commissions. - The boards acknowledged further work on the Legacy Trail extension, the North Sarasota trail concept, and the potential city park district, with public engagement planned for the park district concept.

The Ethical Practices Board of Rochester, Minnesota, met on September 18, 2026, at City Hall (Room 104), beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Board approved the minutes of its June 18, 2026 meeting, received no public comment, and reviewed two ethics complaint inquiries submitted on August 17 and August 19, 2026. One complaint was dismissed, the other was tabled to the next meeting, and the Board set its October meeting date. Note: The agenda and adopted minutes are dated September 17, 2026, which conflicts with the September 18, 2026 meeting timestamp provided for this summary. Consent Calendar - Approved the meeting minutes of June 18, 2026 by motion. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public wished to speak during the open comment period (limited to 15 minutes for non-agenda items); the period was closed. Discussion Items Reports/Inquiries - The City Attorney reported that no formal inquiries beyond the two complaint submissions were pending, though specific questions had generated internal discussion among his team. Complaint inquiry submitted August 19, 2026 – Dismissed - The complaint alleged that a city council member was observed viewing text messages from someone else's phone during a council meeting and appeared to respond to them. The complainant stated, "I cannot confirm the identity of the person being texted for approved wrongdoing." - The City Attorney explained that while council members should not text among themselves due to open meeting law concerns, no similar preclusion applies to texting staff or members of the public. - Board members discussed the importance of public perception to the credibility and trustworthiness of elected officials. - The Board made and carried a motion to dismiss this complaint. Complaint inquiry submitted August 17, 2026 – Tabled - This longer complaint involved a vendor agreement and RFP process. The complainant raised concerns that the request for proposals may have been initiated due to bias based on actions of the property owners, and that a facility's financial performance was misrepresented (described by the complainant as a "money pit" wasting tax dollars). - One board member summarized the complainant's view as believing there was "negative bias towards him by the person who had the power to present him in a particular way." - Board members questioned whether "good old boys club" and "scratching each other's back" conduct falls within the ethics ordinance, and one board member (Bob) shared experience from his time as an administrator in Wisconsin about contract negotiation and "horse trading." - The City Attorney discouraged an investigation, stating that the city is not bound to renew a contract and is free to change course during an RFP process. - A board member moved to table the final decision to allow members additional time to read the full complaint; the motion was clarified to continue discussion to the next meeting. - Board member Haeussinger left the meeting before a vote could be taken on this complaint and did not return. The Board voted to table the complaint to the October meeting. Other Business - The Board discussed scheduling conflicts and selected a new meeting date. October 15, 2026 was raised as a possible date, but the adopted minutes record the next meeting as October 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in conference room 320 of City Hall. Key Outcomes - Approved the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes. - Dismissed the August 19, 2026 complaint inquiry. - Tabled the August 17, 2026 complaint inquiry to the next meeting. - Scheduled the next meeting for October 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in conference room 320.

The Los Angeles City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, September 18, 2026, with 10 members present, establishing a quorum. The meeting began with approval of minutes from September 16, 2026, and commendatory resolutions, followed by a consent calendar and four special presentations. Public comment was heard on two agenda items, and both items were passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with announcements and adjournment in memory of five victims of a recent helicopter crash in Chatsworth. Consent Calendar - Items 1 through 11, for which public hearings had been held, were approved unanimously (11 votes in favor). These included routine approvals and actions. Presentations Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Council President Harris Dawson and Councilmember Hutt recognized September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. They noted that African American men are more likely to contract prostate cancer and are nearly three times as likely to die from it compared to other groups. Early detection through a simple blood test (PSA) was emphasized, and the traditional digital rectal exam (DRE) is no longer mandatory. Frank Crook, founder of I Am Prostate Cancer Foundation, requested that City Hall be lit blue for awareness. Alonzo Williams, a prostate cancer survivor and West Coast hip-hop figure, announced a free PSA screening event at Compton College on Saturday. Councilmembers expressed support for the awareness campaign. National Service Dog Month - Councilmember Lee led a presentation recognizing September as National Service Dog Month. The council highlighted the role of service dogs in providing independence and confidence to people with disabilities. Haley Rodriguez, accompanied by her service dog Klondike, shared her personal story of how the dog transformed her life. A demonstration of service dog tasks was provided by Dennis and his dog Yeager, trained by K9 Companions. Councilmembers praised the organization and the importance of respecting working service dogs under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - Councilmember Raman and the Ovarian Cancer Circle, inspired by Robin Babini, recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Founder Paulinda Babini shared that her daughter Robin died at age 20 due to late diagnosis. The circle has raised over $1.5 million for research. Symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, frequent urination, and loss of appetite were highlighted. Karen Gilman, a six-year stage IV ovarian cancer survivor, credited early symptom recognition with saving her life. The council commended the organization for its advocacy and funding of gynecologic oncology research at UCLA. 50th Anniversary of Liberty Hill Foundation - Councilmembers Blumenfield and Soto Martinez celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Liberty Hill Foundation. The foundation has supported grassroots social justice organizing since its founding in 1976, funding movements for living wages, environmental justice, tenant protections, and more. Former Councilmember Jackie Goldberg, a key early supporter, noted the foundation’s unique model of funding organizers without dictating their strategies. CEO Shane Murphy Goldsmith and co-founder Sarah Pillsbury thanked the council. Councilmembers highlighted Liberty Hill’s role in developing leaders and influencing policy, noting that three recent Los Angeles mayors were part of the Liberty Hill community. Public Comments & Testimony - Members of the public provided comments on items 12 and 13, as well as general public comment. Speakers expressed concerns about LAFD inspection fees (item 12), questioned the allocation of funds for aging and disability services (item 13), and urged the council to address issues such as law enforcement oversight, pet care, and homelessness. Some speakers thanked the council for previous approvals. The council president reminded speakers to stay on topic; several were moved to general comment. Key Outcomes - Item 12 (Ad Hoc Film and Entertainment Committee Report): Councilmember Nazarian moved to adopt the committee report as amended (amendment 12C). The motion was seconded and passed unanimously (15 votes in favor). - Item 13 (Funding for Aging and Disability Services): The council approved the item unanimously (15 votes in favor). Councilmember Raman requested that item 13 go forthwith, which was granted without objection. - Motions for Posting and Referral: Various motions were posted and referred as announced. - Adjournment: The council adjourned in memory of Daniel Castillo, Gage Weeta, Eliana Moreno, George Marcineau, and Eddie Gutierrez Mejia, who died in a helicopter crash in Chatsworth on September 15, 2026. Councilmember Lee led the adjournment, with Councilmember Blumenfield added to the motion.

The Bloomington City Council met in regular session, called to order at 6:30 p.m. with the clerk's roll call. The posted agenda included minutes for approval, council and city office reports, boards and commissions matters, and two ordinances on first reading. Two public comment periods were scheduled—one at the beginning and one at the end of the meeting—and each speaker was allowed to address the council at one of the two. Note: The meeting record metadata identifies the date as September 18, 2026 (16:07:57 UTC), while the raw transcript recites a Wednesday, September 16 call to order; this summary uses the metadata date as instructed. The transcript is fragmentary, and some roll-call results and outcomes were not fully captured. Reports and Announcements - A councilmember announced a monthly constituent meeting with Councilmember Ruff for Saturday, September 19, at 10:00 a.m. - The administration and councilmembers met with Duke Energy two days prior regarding the city lighting situation; Duke Energy community liaison Liza Irwin sent relevant materials for public distribution. - A M.U.S.T. task force meeting was announced to address financial changes coming down from the state (SB1). Consent Calendar - A handful of minutes were presented for approval. The transcript does not capture the roll call or the result, so approval could not be confirmed. Boards & Commissions - Historic Preservation Commission appointment/removal: The council heard the basis for the item. A councilmember noted the code of conduct requires members to be patient, respectful, polite, courteous, and ethical, and alleged the code was violated when other members failed to follow Robert's Rules of Order. - A councilmember argued any motion on the matter should include a date to report back to council so the matter does not drag and the public knows when the body will take it up again. - A councilmember noted that two commissions with different missions found overlapping concerns and agreed a councilmember could bring a recommendation forward rather than scheduling a joint session. Discussion Items - Ordinance 2026-21 (updating Title 2): First reading. The council sponsor asked that the ordinance not be discussed. The council continued Ordinance 2026-21 to the city council's regular session of November 4, allowing both involved commissions time to meet, discuss, and send a memo to the council. - Ordinance 2026-20 and Resolution 2026-20 (amending Title 20, the Unified Development Ordinance, to improve sustainability and housing affordability, pursuant to Council Resolution 2026-05): A motion was made to introduce and read the resolution by title and synopsis only. Numerous amendments were debated, including amendment one (applicability), amendment two (six-foot no-build and 20-foot access road parking provisions), amendment three (partial roll call recorded: Daily Rallo yes, Ruff yes, Rosenberger no, Flahdy no), and paragraph four (exemption of PUDs providing 100% affordable housing from sustainable development requirements). A motion was also made to introduce and read Resolution 2026-18 by title and synopsis, with the clerk calling the roll on that motion. - Councilmembers expressed concern that the amendments could incentivize conversion of affordable housing to unaffordable housing; that allowing private vehicle storage in the public right-of-way citywide was misguided; and that exempting single-family homes from on-site parking may be inequitable. Others argued the amendments could block modest home development on narrow lots. A question about the definition of “affordable” drew a response that the affordable housing incentive section is divided by percentage and cannot be cited for 100% affordable housing. - TIF discussion: A councilmember, referencing a prior discussion of the Summit TIF, explained that if assessed value is in a TIF it is excluded from the equation—citing a scenario of “10 times two equals 20” versus “15 times two equals 30” with the state requiring the result to remain 20. Public Comments & Testimony - A speaker stated the amendments will “incentivize the conversion of affordable housing to unaffordable housing” in the current Bloomington, Indiana housing market. - A speaker urged the council to “carefully evaluate the full cumulative impact of these policies as an ensemble before codifying them into law.” - A speaker noted many people employed in Bloomington must drive half an hour to an hour to access housing. - A speaker warned, “we’re in danger of losing Bloomington if we can’t provide housing for our most vulnerable.” - A speaker asked the council to take its time and consider all factors rather than going “full speed ahead,” citing uncertainty about the next six months. Key Outcomes - Ordinance 2026-21 was continued to the city council's regular session of November 4, 2026. - The agenda was amended to take up Resolution 2026-20 and Resolution 2026-21 as items B and C. - Roll-call votes were taken on multiple amendments; full tallies were not captured. Councilmember Ruff was permitted, by leave of council leadership and under Robert's Rules, to change his recorded vote to “no” on paragraphs one, two, and three without a motion to reconsider. - Paragraph four (exclusion of PUDs providing 100% affordable housing from sustainability requirements) was voted on; the presiding member noted the outcome would not change.

The board convened on September 18, 2026, and approved a consent calendar of routine items. The meeting was adjourned after setting the next meeting date. Consent Calendar - All items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously 4‑0. - Items included: approval of minutes from August 23, 2026; executive session memorandum from August 25, 2026; CAO report (including August 2026 cash disbursements); medical sample items; reappointments to change privileges; and policy on supervision of post-gradual residents. Key Outcomes - Motion to approve the consent calendar made by Steve R, seconded, carried 4‑0. - Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. - Motion to adjourn carried.

The Evansville Land Bank Corporation held its regular monthly meeting on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Room 301 of the Civic Center Complex. The board addressed routine approvals, property sales, a tax sale update, and authorized several actions, including a new demolition contractor selection process. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (August 21, 2026): Motion to accept, seconded, all in favor (ayes), none opposed. Approved. - August 2026 Financial Statements: Staff presented the profit & loss and balance sheet. Income included city grants (July and August installments) and proceeds from the sale of six properties to Community One. Expenses included building maintenance, legal fees, demolition reimbursement to code enforcement for 606 East Michigan, independent contractor services (inspection and lot cleanup), equipment leases/utilities/mowing payroll. Motion to accept, seconded, all in favor, approved. - Transfer of Matured CD: The board authorized moving a matured $100,000 certificate of deposit from German American Wealth Management to the land bank’s business checking account at Indiana Members Credit Union to cover tax sale costs. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor. Public Comments & Testimony - Carol Siler Kirkhoff (Realtor, Keller Williams Capitol Realty): Representing Mr. Clinton Harney, the owner of 316 Washington Avenue, she expressed interest in purchasing two parcels (320 Washington Avenue and 935 South Governor Street) as a side yard and garden, with potential for future improvements. She stated the owner takes pride in their property and wants to maintain the lots. The board expressed concern that the lot is buildable and preferred housing development; the application for side-yard sale was denied, but the board invited the owner to discuss a development agreement for a single-family home or duplex. Discussion Items - 500 Block Bayard Park Dr (TruVest LLC) – Monthly Update: Staff reported receiving a monthly update from Ryan Demint of TruVest. Subcontractor quotes for foundation, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are being negotiated; backup bids are expected. The purchase contract with Champion Homes is in the final stretch, covering floor plans, pricing, and delivery scheduling. Crawl space foundation designs are finalized, but design packages cannot be submitted to the building commission until the Champion contract is signed. No action was required on the development agreement. - 2026 Tax Sale Update: The online tax sale occurred on September 16, 2026. The land bank (staff and DMD representatives) had winning bids on 16 properties, totaling $105,693.90 (exceeding the previously approved $100,000). Four parcels will be reimbursed by Fight Blight ($18,008.04, already transferred) and two by Community One (suggested sale at $500 each). At least one property is in the redemption process. The board voted on two related motions: - Authorize staff to work with Bossy Title for title searches and to contact identified property owners. Motion carried unanimously. - Amend the pre-approval amount from $100,000 to $106,000 to reflect the actual expenditure. Motion carried unanimously. - Potential Sale of Properties: - 1119 West Georgia Street – Side Yard: A 25-foot-wide parcel to be sold to the neighbor at 1117 West Georgia Street for $250. Motion to approve, seconded, all in favor. (The neighbor is current on taxes, home in decent condition.) - 320 Washington Avenue & 935 South Governor Street – Side Yard: Application denied (see Public Comments). Motion to deny, seconded, all in favor (one board member recused; quorum maintained). The board encouraged the applicant to propose a development agreement for residential construction. - Authorization to Begin Demolition Contractor Selection Process: The board reviewed the 2017 land bank policy for contractor selection. Motion to authorize staff to initiate the process to update the list of approved demolition contractors. Carried unanimously. - Other New Business – Pre-approval for No-Sale Tax Sale Acquisitions: Staff requested a not-to-exceed amount for acquiring properties from the upcoming no-sale list (properties not sold at tax sale, available after one-year redemption period). The board approved up to $40,000 (allowing for up to 80 parcels at $500 each per interlocal agreement). Motion carried unanimously. Key Outcomes - All regular consent items (minutes, financials, CD transfer) approved unanimously. - Title search authorization and amended pre-approval ($106,000) for tax sale properties approved. - Side-yard sale at 1119 W Georgia St approved for $250. - Side-yard application for 320 Washington/935 S Governor denied; board open to development proposal. - Demolition contractor selection process authorized. - Pre-approval of up to $40,000 for no-sale tax sale parcels approved. - No further public comment or board discussion; meeting adjourned.