The Public Meeting Index

This was a special closed session meeting of the Sacramento City Council, jointly with the City Financing Authority, Housing Authority, Public Financing Authority, and Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, held on September 15, 2026. The agenda listed a start time of 12:00 PM (local time), while the provided meeting timestamp is 20:15:00+00:00 (1:15 PM PDT), a discrepancy noted here. The meeting covered three closed session items, but no minutes were available and the transcript only includes the roll call and item listing. No public comments or votes were captured. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a period for "Closed Session Public Comment," but no comments were transcribed or recorded in the available materials. Discussion Items - Item 1: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Discussion of Shavon Gibson v. City of Sacramento, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 24CV000752, held in closed session. - Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Discussion of one potential case, held in closed session. - Item 3: Conference with Labor Negotiators – Discussion with designated representatives (Maraskeshia Smith, Aaron Donato, Tim Davis) regarding the Sacramento Police Officers Association, held in closed session. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or directives were reported in the available transcript or minutes. Closed session deliberations are confidential, and the meeting adjourned without public announcement of any action.

This summary covers the opening portion of the San Diego City Council meeting on September 15, 2026. The meeting began with roll call, an invocation, land acknowledgement, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The City Clerk outlined the process for public testimony. The council then moved to closed session items, which included litigation (CS1: La Jolla Terrace HOA vs. City of San Diego) and a public employment performance evaluation (CS2: City Clerk). Public comment was taken on these closed session items. The council recessed into closed session and planned to reconvene at 2 p.m. Public Comments & Testimony - Speaker 1 (original) addressed the CS1 litigation about a failed underground pipe, expressing concern about the city's infrastructure and stormwater preparedness. They also commented on the City Clerk's performance, noting her fairness but suggesting improvements in cutting off speakers equally. They opposed giving raises. - Joy Sanyata (identifying as a plaintiff supporter) stated on CS1 that the city should honor the law and that the city is in a good position in the litigation. They expressed support for the city and requested keeping the public informed. On CS2, they gave the City Clerk (Deanna Fuentes) a five-star rating, praising her heart and mind balance. - Blair Beekman addressed CS2, expressing full agreement with previous positive comments about the City Clerk. They highlighted the value of benefits and retirement for morale and suggested a slight pay cut to address morale issues. - Francine Maxwell (Southeastern San Diego resident) addressed CS2, applauding the City Clerk's office for community engagement and customer service, particularly regarding new ordinances and two-hour public comment windows. She supported a raise or bonus for the clerk. Key Outcomes - The council received public comment on closed session items CS1 and CS2. - The council recessed into closed session at approximately 11:15 a.m. to discuss the litigation and performance evaluation. - The council planned to reconvene at 2 p.m. (or shortly thereafter) for the open session.

The Omaha City Council met on September 15, 2026, to consider a range of items including liquor licenses, land development plats, a settlement agreement related to streetcar construction, and bid appeals. All votes were unanimous (7-0) across all action items. Proclamation - Councilmember Brinker Harding proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and highlighted the Cruising for a Cure event on September 20th, offering free prostate cancer screenings (blood test) at 132nd and Pacific. He noted one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and stressed early detection. Consent Calendar - Items 20–26 (public hearing held September 1, 2026) were approved unanimously without discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - David Molota (5225 North 168th Street, adjacent property owner) spoke as a proponent of the Cedarhurst development (items 13–18) but requested that the applicant clean up overgrown scrub, trees, and trash on the property before the next growing season to prevent thistles from blowing into his yard. Council suggested he meet with the applicant after the meeting. - Larry (Lafayette Avenue) opposed item 39 (speed limit reduction on Leavenworth Street from 35 to 30 mph under Vision Zero), calling it unnecessary and comparing Vision Zero to a “Marxist, totalitarian society.” - Doug Lane (7325 Pinkney Street) opposed item 42, questioning the $700,000 settlement for property damage caused by a streetcar contractor. He asked whether an engineer had assessed the damage, who was at fault, and urged the council to hold the contractor responsible rather than taxpayers. - Tony Driscoll (City of Omaha Golf Manager) appeared as a proponent on items 27–40. Discussion Items - Items 6–8 (Liquor Licenses): Class I license for Stephanie Moss Salon (16811 Burke Street), Class SI license for Maru Sushi Korean Grill (5036 South 108th Street), and Class D license for ExpressMart (5825 North 30th Street) were approved after public hearings. Councilmember Goodwin noted he supports the ExpressMart license but wants the council to develop a framework for evaluating liquor licenses in areas with community concerns. - Items 9–18 (Land Development): Preliminary and final plats, rezoning, and subdivision agreements were approved for Woodbrook Valley South (185th and Kansas), North Streams (202nd and N Street), and Cedarhurst of Omaha (168th and Grand). Cedarhurst items included rezoning to R5, an MCC district boundary amendment, a special use permit for assisted living, and subdivision agreements. - Item 19 (PUD Overlay Amendment): A major amendment for a PUD overlay at 1999 Veterans Drive was approved. - Items 27–40 (Various): Approved en bloc after a public hearing that included opposition to item 39 (speed limit reduction). - Item 41: Contract with West Side Community Schools for uniformed police officers and cruisers at West Side High School and Middle School was approved. - Item 42 (Settlement – $700,000): The council approved a settlement of claims related to property damage from the streetcar project. Councilmember Melton stated that the city will acquire and demolish the property, then resell it to recoup taxpayer money. The Law Department noted that the settlement also avoids litigation delays and gets the streetcar project back on track. - Item 43 (Real Estate Purchase): The council approved a $7.82 million purchase agreement with Nebraska Builders District 3 LLC for property between 16th/17th and Mike Fahey/Cass Streets, the next major phase of the Builders District. Development expected to begin mid-2027. - Items 44–48 (Ordinances): Approved: major amendment to Cattail Creek Commercial mixed-use district agreement; rubbish/recycle container pickup for Omaha Public Library (bid to Papillion Sanitation); drug trafficking grant agreement with Jennifer Bongdenov; Class A flammable liquid storage district at 146 South 243rd Street; three-year animal control agreement with Nebraska Humane Society. - Items 49–54 (Bid Appeals): - Item 49: 10-4 Golf appealed rejection of their bid for point-of-sale enterprise replacement for golf. CEO Jonathan Ride explained that FedEx failed to deliver the required bid security (cash) by the August 19 deadline despite shipping six days early. City attorney Jeffrey Bloom stated the city code requires receipt within seven calendar days and provides no discretion for late arrival. Council denied the appeal 7-0. - Item 50: Sean Nagus Construction appeal (residential street plowing) – appellant not present; denied 7-0. - Items 51–54: OHMS NE LLC appealed rejection of four bids for sidewalk snow/ice removal (Northwest, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest quadrants) because they did not include the required $100 bid security, mistakenly believing the $50,000 threshold exempted them. City attorney stated the bid specs explicitly required the security. Appellant Faust acknowledged the misunderstanding but the council denied all four appeals 7-0. Key Outcomes - All action items on the agenda were approved unanimously (7-0). - Bid appeals (items 49–54) were all denied 7-0. - Item 65 was postponed to the October 27, 2026 meeting. - Meeting adjourned at 2:52 PM.

The Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development met on September 15, 2026, in Hilo, Hawai‘i, via interactive conference technology. The primary agenda item was Bill 147, relating to transient vacation rentals (TVRs) and short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), introduced by Council Member Kimball. No minutes were available for this meeting. Public Comments & Testimony - Sarah Lean Pedro, President of the West Hawaii Association of Realtors, provided oral and written testimony on Bill 147, including three exhibits of mortgage records. She noted that some industry leaders could not testify publicly due to their positions and encouraged Council members to reach out to industry leaders independently. - One testifier stated, "We're fighting to stay alive here in a place that we love," and pleaded that the community is "just all asking for help," reflecting strong resident concern. - John Pelletier, Chair of the Kona Community Development Plan Action Committee, testified that allowing unhosted STVRs in RM and CN districts conflicts with the Kona CDP's housing and transportation goals. He cited UHERO’s 2025 Housing Fact Book finding that 67.8% of condominium purchases on Hawai‘i Island were by out-of-state buyers and stressed the importance of affordable housing in the urban core. - A testifier from the agricultural community said farmers should not face major additional requirements and costs, sharing that one change with no physical modifications cost more than $45,000 and a full project would likely cost under $200,000. - Del Otsuka and Martino Wing also testified on Bill 147. Discussion Items - Jeff Darrell of the Planning Department explained that Bill 147 would remove use permit requirements for hosted rentals in state urban/rural districts and for hosted rentals on pre-1976 lots in agricultural districts. It would also allow some existing condominium developments to continue operating if they received plan approval before the effective date. - Council Member Kimball discussed the proposed definition changes, including clarifying that a bed-and-breakfast is a subordinate use of the principal home, and noted the amendment aligned with planning commission recommendations. - Kimball noted the county had identified approximately 30 new STRs since September 1, and explained that the building code treats rentals over five bedrooms differently. - The committee discussed the Rose Hill case, in which the Hawai‘i Supreme Court ruled against Rose Hill and upheld the county's prior short-term vacation rental ordinance. - Members considered whether to consider amendments separately or as a package. Kimball stated that some amendments "would represent a shift in policy" and suggested it might be cleaner to "preserve what that is and redefine or return the rest." - The Chair stated that if the committee could not complete the amendments, the item would be postponed to the next meeting. The Chair also noted potential conflicts with other Council members' communications. Key Outcomes - The committee did not complete action on Bill 147 or its amendments and postponed further consideration to the next policy committee meeting. - Council Member Kimball indicated she would treat the lack of response as support and include the topic in a comprehensive amendment to be taken up at the next meeting.

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Denton City Council convened at City Hall (215 E. McKinney St., Denton, Texas) for a work session at 2:00 p.m., a closed meeting immediately following, and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The posted agenda covered work session reports, board appointments, a consent agenda, procurement contracts, policy amendments, special event requests, public hearings, and individual consideration items. The agenda was posted September 9, 2026. Because minutes and a transcript for this meeting were not provided, this summary reflects the posted agenda only and cannot confirm final council actions. Work Session (2:00 p.m.) - Citizen comments on consent agenda items, plus requests for clarification of items listed for public hearing and individual consideration. - ID 26-1221: Report, discussion, and staff direction regarding re-implementing [program name truncated in agenda] (estimated 30 minutes). - ID 25-2152: Report, discussion, and staff direction regarding an Audit Project (estimated 45 minutes). - ID 26-0971: Report and discussion regarding streamlining the City of Denton's boards (estimated 1 hour). - ID 26-0631: Report, discussion, and staff direction on pending City Council [item description truncated]. Closed Meeting - ID 26-1167: Deliberation on personnel matters under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 (Texas Open Meetings Act). The agenda stated any final action would be taken in open meeting, except as permitted by the Public Power Exception (Section 551.086). Consent Agenda Routine items listed for a single vote included: - ID 26-0048: Approval of the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting. - Board nominations/appointments: Airport Advisory Board (ID 26-1389); Board of Ethics (ID 26-1513, Baker); Historic Landmark Commission (Cochran); Library Board (ID 26-1390); Planning and Zoning Commission (Riggs, Heck); Zoning Board of Adjustment (IDs 26-1394, 26-1382). - Relinquishment and quitclaim of a drainage easement and two public utility easements granted to the City by SAS [grantor name truncated]. - Noise exception under Section 17-20(c)(3)(f) for Monster Truck Wars on Saturday, September 26, 2026 (from 12:00 p.m.) and Sunday, September 27, 2026 (12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.); and a contractor noise exception for increased sound levels and variance in hours of operation. - Council contingency fund donations: $220 to Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (McAdams Haven Fund); $850 to Denton Holiday Lighting Festival; $850 to Texas Veteran's Hall of Fame Museum; additional donation amounts [truncated]. - Special events: October 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Elm Street between Hickory Street [truncated]; Thursday evenings October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026; October 18, 2026 from 7:30 a.m.; Denton Halloween October 1 through November 1, 2026; Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. [details truncated]. - ID 26-1411: Resolution amending Policy No. 106.09, "Position Evaluation, Classification, and Compensation Program," and repealing Policy No. 106.09, "Position Classification and Evaluation," to clarify and ensure equitable compensation. - ID 26-1417: Resolution amending Policy No. 107.09, "Tuition Reimbursement," for one year with the option for four additional one-year extensions (five years total). - Procurement: New Waste Concepts Inc. for one year with four one-year options, not-to-exceed $319,803.00 (Public Utilities Board recommended approval 6-0); Airgas USA, LLC for three years with two one-year options (Public Utilities Board recommended approval 6-0); an agreement not-to-exceed $164,000.00 with [Associates, Inc.]; rejection of all competitive proposals under RFP 8986 and award with four additional one-year extensions (five-year not-to-exceed $250,000.00); Techline, Inc. for communications inventory for Sections A and C for one year with four one-year options. - Authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Denton and the Children's [organization name truncated]. - Tax rate reference: The agenda listed a total tax rate of $0.595420 per $100 of value, a no-new-revenue rate of $0.515958 per $100 (also shown as $0.515598 in the agenda), a voter-approval rate of $0.553485 per $100, and a proposed rate of $0.548485 per $100. Public Hearings - DCA26-0004: Public hearing on adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Denton development code, including Subsection 3.7 (Measurements) and Mixed Use District-2 Single-Family Residential Guidelines; exhibits included Manufactured Housing Proposed Amendments (Exhibit 5) and the Draft Ordinance (Exhibit 15). Items for Individual Consideration - An item concerning the 2025-2026 budget and annual program of services to allow adjustments to funds allocated for personnel for the purpose of providing a one[-time provision; text truncated]. - An item for which the Public Utilities Board recommended approval (6-0) [item description truncated]. - Items under Texas Government Code Sections 551.042 and 551.0415 for informational responses and community interest reports (no action required). Key Outcomes No final decisions, vote tallies, or directives can be confirmed from the provided materials because the minutes and transcript for the September 15, 2026 meeting were not available. The agenda documented only proposed actions and recommendations, including Public Utilities Board approval recommendations of 6-0 for two procurement contracts (New Waste Concepts Inc. and Airgas USA, LLC) and nominations to multiple city boards. Any action on the closed-session personnel matter (ID 26-1167) was scheduled to occur in open session if needed.

The Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning (DRIP) Committee of the Maui County Council met on September 15, 2026, to discuss Bill 108 (2026), which would update the South Maui Community Plan. The committee focused on Section 2 (Policy Framework), beginning with transportation policies (Goal 2.1) and continuing into safe, healthy, livable communities (Goal 2.2). The meeting included public testimony, discussion of proposed amendments, and votes on several policy changes. A main motion to recommend passage of Bill 108 on first reading was made and seconded, with work continuing through amendments section by section. The meeting adjourned in recess until September 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Public Comments & Testimony - Multiple testifiers expressed that the plan was being rushed and that the public had insufficient time to review and respond. Some noted that the process has been ongoing since 2020–2021, but many residents only learned of the final details recently. - Kay Anderson alerted the committee that the Wailea Golf description in the plan is outdated; the Maui Planning Commission approved a revised Wailea Golf plan in March 2025, but the current draft still contains the old version. - Travis Liggett proposed the SMILAST framework to allow large philanthropic donations for wastewater disinfection, irrigation reuse, and a greenbelt firebreak along South Maui. - Lucianne Dinay criticized the inability to copy text from the draft plan and urged clearer, enforceable language (e.g., changing “encourage” to “require”) for infrastructure policies. - Nick Drance demanded an immediate moratorium on large-scale coastal zoning variances until an evacuation capacity study is completed and concurrency management is codified. - Robin Knox asked for facilitated community meetings with both in-person and remote capacity to improve public engagement. - Albert Perez (Maui Tomorrow Foundation) urged rejection of 3,500 additional housing units, stating South Maui already has 4,500 entitled units and needs infrastructure for existing residents first. - Doug Ballard argued that growth must pay for itself through impact fees and called for reinstating concurrency language in the plan. - Other testifiers raised concerns about cumulative impacts, lack of a financial plan, evacuation routes, and the need for housing for local residents rather than luxury investor units. Discussion Items - The committee established a process to work through the plan section by section, with a main motion on the whole plan and amendments considered as they arise. No straw polling or consensus decisions were used; the draft stands unless amended. - For Section 2.1 (Transportation), the committee debated several policies: - Policy 2.1.1: Kept “measurably efficient” (as added by CPAC) and added cross-reference to implementing actions 105A and 105B. Motion passed 7-0-2. - Policy 2.1.2: Kept “and implement” and cross-referenced actions 112–115. Passed 7-0-2. - Policy 2.1.3: Amended to include “when practicable” and delete “all.” Passed 6-0-3. - Policy 2.1.5: Set a 50-foot landscaped setback for undeveloped parcels along Piʻilani Highway, with a pedestrian/bike path where possible. Passed 5-0-4. - Policies 2.1.6 and 2.1.7 were combined: “For all new or redesigned intersections, a roundabout must be considered instead.” Passed 5-0-4. - Policy 2.1.8: Adopted recommended language broadening to “including affordable and workforce housing projects.” Passed 5-1-3. - Policy 2.1.10: Added reference to implementing action 102. Passed 5-0-4. - Policy 2.1.12: Amended to include “including in and around the Lipoa Business District.” Passed 5-0-4. - Policy 2.1.16: Added “to the extent practicable.” Passed 6-0-3. - Section 2.1 was closed for later revision; the committee noted they may add policies on evacuation routes or coastal retreat later. - The committee then began Section 2.2 (Safe, Healthy, Livable Communities). Amendments included: - Policy 2.2.2: Changed “may” to “should” regarding funding for park maintenance. Passed 6-0-3. - Policy 2.2.9: Changed “a hālau space” to “hālau spaces.” Passed 6-0-3. - Policy 2.2.11: Added “cultural sites” to protections. Passed 6-0-3. - Policy 2.2.12: Split into two policies (2.2.12 on native trees/plants; 2.2.13 on preservation of native seed banks). Passed 6-0-3. - Corporation Counsel advised that the committee has broad discretion to amend the plan without sending changes back to the Planning Commission, and that only a simple majority is needed (not two-thirds). - The committee deferred executive session until more members are present. Key Outcomes - Main motion to recommend passage of Bill 108 on first reading was made by Member Shane Sinenci and seconded by Member Yuki Lei Sugimura. Discussion and amendments proceeded under that motion. - Multiple amendments were adopted as detailed above, with votes recorded for each. - The committee will continue review on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., starting with the remainder of Section 2.2. - The committee directed staff to correlate implementing actions with policies and to renumber policies/actions as a non-substantive change. - Written testimony remains open; oral testimony will be taken at the start of each subsequent meeting.

Metro Council's Labor and Economic Development Committee met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 3:04 PM to 3:49 PM. Vice Chair Crystal Bast (R-14) chaired the meeting in place of Chair Ben Reno-Weber (D-8), who attended virtually along with three other members. A quorum was established. The committee conducted a public hearing and considered five resolutions, all of which received votes of approval. Two items were sent to the full Council's Old Business agenda for further action. Public Comments & Testimony - ID 26-1154 – Economic Improvement Plan and Budget for 2027 (Public Hearing): Andy Treinen, Chairman of the Louisville Downtown Management District (LDMD) board and member of the Downtown Development Corporation executive committee, spoke in support of the organization's work, praising the stewardship of assessment dollars and the positive impact on downtown safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy. Discussion Items - R-123-26 – Approval of LDMD Budget and Economic Improvement Plan for 2027: Rebecca Fleischaker, Executive Director of the Louisville Downtown Partnership (which oversees LDMD), presented the proposed $4.5 million budget for the Downtown Management District. Key points included: - Assessment income of approximately $1.88 million; supplemental contributions from Louisville Metro, Louisville Tourism, and Humana have allowed the district to maintain 36 ambassadors (up from 18). - 85–87% of expenditures go to beautification and cleaning (e.g., litter abatement, graffiti removal, snow removal, power washing). - Planned initiatives: new ambassador equipment, expansion of the city spot network, underpass lighting on Jefferson and Liberty Streets, a mural fund, and a new investment fund (in partnership with One Louisville) to be announced soon. - Advocacy for a 15‑year property tax abatement program (currently a 5‑year freeze) to spur office-to-residential conversions and redevelopment of surface parking lots. - Council Member Jeff Hudson (R-23) praised the ambassador program. Council Member Ken Herndon (D-4) highlighted the importance of “the kiss of finish” – small details like power washing and flowers. - Council Member JP Lyninger (D-6) asked about downtown population potential; Fleischaker estimated the current 10,000 residents could double to 20,000, which would support a grocery store. She noted two residential conversion projects underway (about 120 new units), but said higher interest rates and costs make incentives critical. - R-114-26 – Wesley Manor Retirement Community Bond Anticipation Notes ($6,200,000): Jeff O’Brien, Executive Director of Economic Development, explained that the resolution authorizes issuance of conduit debt (industrial revenue bonds) to allow Wesley Manor, a tax‑exempt nonprofit, to access lower‑cost financing. The funds will be used to build a new 147‑unit independent senior living facility at 5012 and 5400 East Manslick Road. No tax payments are deferred; the benefit is solely a lower interest rate for Wesley Manor. Council Member Hudson noted the project fills a gap for aging in place. Laura Ferguson (County Attorney’s Office) clarified that Metro is not liable for the debt. - R-116-26 – Local Incentives for Cornbread CBD, PBC: Abby Fletcher (One Louisville) presented the Kentucky Business Investment incentive request. Cornbread Hemp, located in District 10, has committed $1 million in investment, creation of 50 jobs, and an average hourly wage of $26.56 (including benefits). The company previously received preliminary approval from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. The local incentive is 1% of the wage assessment. Council Member Josie Raymond (D‑10) praised the company’s growth and agility in the evolving hemp regulatory environment. Chair Reno-Weber disclosed that his company works with Cornbread CBD and abstained from the vote. - R-117-26 – Professional Services Contract for Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness ($183,960): Danielle Cornwell, Community Health Manager, described the contract with Dr. Mark S. Jorrisch, who has served as medical director for the MOUD (Medication‑Assisted Treatment) program for over 30 years. In the past year the program provided 2,241 services at facilities including Dismas Charities, Community Transitional Services, and Seven Counties, serving 125 females and 255 males. Dr. Jorrisch’s expertise is critical for regulatory compliance (DEA, AODE) and for supporting aftercare for individuals re‑entering the community. Chair Reno-Weber, the primary sponsor, noted that while he dislikes sole‑source contracts, this case warrants it due to Dr. Jorrisch’s unique experience. Council Member Khalil Batshon (R‑25) asked about succession planning; Cornwell confirmed they are training other doctors under Dr. Jorrisch. - R-121-26 – Contract for LMPD Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program Coordinator ($100,000): Lieutenant Andrew Meyer of LMPD’s Special Victims Unit stated that UofL Safe Services (University Medical Center, Inc.) provides care for over 1,000 individuals annually across 23 hospitals in the region, including UofL, Norton, Baptist, and the Center for Women and Families. Services include forensic examinations for victims and suspects. This is a continuation of an existing contract. Key Outcomes - R-123-26 (LDMD Budget & EIP): Motion by Lyninger, seconded by Batshon. Passed by voice vote; sent to Consent Calendar. - R-114-26 (Wesley Manor Bonds): Motion by Hudson, seconded by Batshon. Passed by voice vote; sent to Consent Calendar. - R-116-26 (Cornbread CBD Incentives): Motion by Hudson, seconded by Lyninger. Roll call vote: 7 yes (Bast, Purvis, Lyninger, McCraney, Raymond, Hudson, Batshon); 1 abstain (Reno-Weber). Passed; sent to Old Business. - R-117-26 (Public Health Physician Contract): Motion by Lyninger, seconded by Batshon. Passed by voice vote; sent to Consent Calendar. - R-121-26 (LMPD SAFE Program Contract): Motion by Lyninger, seconded by Batshon. Passed by voice vote; sent to Old Business to allow an abstention by another council member at the full Council meeting. - The full Metro Council will consider items on the Consent Calendar and Old Business at its meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026. No further business; meeting adjourned at 3:49 PM.

The Common Council of the City of De Pere held a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM. The agenda included a public hearing on a zoning map amendment, a significant update on the former Irwin School property, approval of the 2027 Classification and Compensation Study, a closed session to negotiate a fire services agreement with the Town of Ledgeview, and a 2027 budget update. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the September 1, 2026 meeting. - Reappointed Carol Karls to the Redevelopment Authority. - Approved a 2-lot certified survey map at 2015-2025 Venture Avenue. - Authorized participation in the Fox Valley Regional Fire Departments Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Program. Public Comments & Testimony - Pedestrian Safety Concerns: Resident Annie Ranft (134A South Washington Street) addressed the Council regarding pedestrian safety at the intersection of Wisconsin and George Streets and near the De Pere High School roundabout. She proposed solutions including reverting to no left turns on green, requiring vehicles to wait until pedestrians reach the curb, and installing flashing lights similar to those on Broadway. She noted that difficulty crossing discourages some residents from attending the farmers market. These concerns were referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee (meeting early October) and the Board of Public Works (October/November). Discussion Items - Public Hearing & Zoning Map Amendment (5A): Development Services Director Dan Lindstrom presented a zoning map amendment request for parcels at Lawrence Drive and Southbridge Road. The proposal aims to remove an outdated Planned Development District (PDD) overlay and rezone land to facilitate a multifamily project. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public comment. Ordinance 26-20 approving the amendment was adopted unanimously by roll call vote. - License Committee Items (8A, 8B): The Council approved a request from Nicholas Madsen to appear before the License Committee regarding his denied operator license application. The Council also approved the renewal of a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage license for De Pere Deacons Hockey Team, Inc. - Fire Department Equipment (8C): The Council authorized the purchase of LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitors for the Fire Department, utilizing the Wisconsin DHS Emergency Medical Services Funding Assistance Program. - Classification & Compensation Study (8D): Human Resources Director Shannon Metzler and consultant Marianne Oyaas of the Archer Company presented the 2027 study covering 103 non-represented employees. The study found the City's pay ranges were solid overall, with some positions identified as slightly low or high for the market. No pay reductions were recommended. An $88,415 implementation cost was approved for inclusion in the 2027 budget. Alderperson Hansen inquired about job title changes for the Administrative Specialist position, which Oyaas explained were modernizations reflecting market standards and level differences. - Parking Rates (8E): Approved parking rates for the garage located at 224 N Wisconsin Street. - Former Irwin School Property (9A): Director Lindstrom provided an update on development options. He stated that efforts to preserve the school building were exhausted after two developers and a non-profit found the renovation cost prohibitive. A new developer proposes demolishing the school and constructing 24 townhome units. Lindstrom compared incentive costs: $287,000 per unit to renovate the school versus $114,000 per unit for new construction. The current TIF district could support $1.35 million against a $2.75 million request, leaving a $400,000 gap. Alderperson Hansen requested the financial data for public communication. The Council directed staff to continue discussions with the new developer, acknowledging the need for a timely resolution as the district continues to deteriorate. - Ordinance (10): Ordinance 26-21, amending the Board of Review stipend in Municipal Code Section 10-6, was adopted. - Resolutions (11): The Council suspended the rules and approved Resolutions 26-89 through 26-94 in a single roll call vote. These included a right-of-way vacation on S Front Street, adoption of the Brown County All Hazards Mitigation Plan, amendments to TIF Districts 9, 15, and 17, and a development agreement with Ehlinger Properties LLC for Business Park Property. - 2027 Budget Update (12): City Manager Kim Flom reported that the organization is feeling pressure from levy limits set at 2.29%, which is below CPI and annual operational needs. She expressed confidence in delivering a balanced budget. The budget study session is scheduled for October 14th. - Future Agenda Items (13): Alderperson Hansen reported resident concerns about the deteriorating railroad crossing on Grant Street, noting unreturned calls to CN Railroad since February. He suggested beginning a process with the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads (OCR) if the issue is not resolved soon. The matter was referred to the Board of Public Works. - Fire Services for Ledgeview (8F): The Council moved this item to the end of the agenda. They convened in closed session at 8:12 PM to negotiate the intergovernmental agreement for fire services with the Town of Ledgeview. Returning to open session at 8:43 PM, the Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with a working group to continue negotiations. Key Outcomes - Zoning Map Amendment (Ordinance 26-20): Adopted. - Consent Agenda: Approved. - Madsen Operator License Appeal: Approved. - De Pere Deacons Hockey License: Renewal approved. - LifePak 35 Cardiac Monitors: Purchase authorized. - Classification & Compensation Study: $88,415 implementation approved. - Parking Rates (224 N Wisconsin St): Approved. - Board of Review Stipend (Ordinance 26-21): Adopted. - Resolutions 26-89 to 26-94: Approved collectively. - Irwin School Property: Staff directed to continue discussions with a developer on a 24-unit townhome plan involving demolition of the school. - Ledgeview Fire Services Agreement: Staff directed to form a working group to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement. - Pedestrian Safety (Public Comment): Referred to Parking & Traffic Committee and Board of Public Works. - Grant Street Railroad Crossing: Referred to Board of Public Works.

The Rockville Youth Commission met virtually on September 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The meeting focused on finalizing a youth survey to gather input from Rockville’s youth on city programs, challenges, and communication preferences. Members also discussed outreach strategies, including school announcements, social media, and in-person events, as well as plans to attend community visioning sessions for the King Farm Farmstead. The meeting included a staff liaison report on summer camp registration and the farmstead project, and approval of previous meeting minutes. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from the previous meeting by unanimous vote. Discussion Items - Youth Survey Revision: The commission reviewed a draft survey developed from prior discussions. Members proposed several changes: - Simplify question 8 to focus on how the city could better support youth. - Condense questions 11 (resources for school/career success) and 5 (new programs), and remove question 11 as it overlapped with question 5. - Revise question 7 to ask about communication platforms preferred by youth (e.g., social media, email) rather than how they currently share input. - Keep question 9 (top three challenges facing youth) as a key question. - Add a two-part question: “Is there anything you would like to see offered for youth?” and “Is there anything you feel is lacking?” - Make the question about current involvement in programs optional. - Move demographic questions (school, age, grade) to the end. - Add a comment box open to all answers that are not a definitive “yes” to gather more detail. - Change multiple-choice options for question 8 to include choices like “more services” or “more after-school activities.” - Incentive/Raffle: Members discussed offering a gift card raffle to encourage survey completion. Staff noted that free program participation is not allowed, but gift cards can be purchased with city funds or donated by local businesses. Members volunteered to ask businesses (e.g., Panera) for donations. The raffle drawing is planned for the start-of-summer pool event in June. - Outreach Plan: Members will promote the survey through school-wide announcements, SGAs, advisory periods, posters at local businesses, and attending after-school programs. Staff will create a poster with a QR code. The commission plans to attend a future after-school program at Twinbrook Community Center to speak with teens. A teen lock-in event on March 28-29 was highlighted as a prime opportunity for face-to-face engagement. - King Farm Farmstead: Staff (Tara Stewart) presented upcoming community visioning sessions (March 5, March 25, April 8 in person; April 22 virtual). The commission agreed to attend one session as a group, likely on a different day than their regular meeting, and to help spread the word among youth. - Next Meeting Date: A poll will be sent to choose between March 6 or March 26, aligning with a farmstead session. Key Outcomes - The survey structure was revised to focus on four core questions (top challenges, communication preferences, new programs, and demographics) plus optional questions. Staff will build the survey and share a draft by Friday or Monday for final review. - Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously. - The commission will seek gift card donations from local businesses to use as raffle prizes. - Members will begin outreach at their schools and local businesses once the survey and posters are ready. - Staff will provide dates for after-school program visits and the teen lock-in event for the commission to attend.