The Public Meeting Index

On September 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., the New Braunfels City Council held a special regular meeting to conduct public hearings on the FY 2027 Operating Budget and proposed tax rate, and to approve the first readings of the budget and tax rate ordinances. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael French and adjourned at 6:41 p.m. All seven council members were present. Public Comments & Testimony - Jim Holster (District 3) raised concerns about school resource officer (SRO) coverage, stating that not all schools have dedicated SROs and urging the council to address school safety. He noted recent school shootings and suggested the city consider additional measures. - Richard Meyer (795 Laurel Lane) commented that his street (Laurel Lane) was recently repaved but did not appear to need it, and suggested the city conduct more careful reviews of public works projects to save money. Discussion Items - FY 2027 Operating Budget: Jared Werner (Finance) presented an overview of the proposed budget, highlighting a 2.1% growth in total property value (including new value), the first decline in existing values since FY 2011 (a reduction of $126 million), and a proposed tax rate equal to the no-new-revenue rate of $0.415613 per $100 valuation. The budget includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, step increases for eligible sworn personnel, and 23.25 new full-time equivalent positions (including two school resource officers, two emergency dispatchers, a detective, and others). Recurring revenues ($117.6M) meet or exceed recurring expenditures ($117.4M), maintaining structural balance. Council discussed traffic calming funding and the ability to supplement in-house work with third-party contractors. - Proposed Tax Rate: Werner explained that the proposed rate of $0.415613 consists of $0.193921 for debt service and $0.221692 for operations and maintenance. The average homestead property owner would see a $13 annual increase (about $1.08 per month). The rate is the no-new-revenue rate, meaning it generates the same property tax revenue from properties on the rolls both this year and last. Council noted that 15 of 26 benchmark cities are proposing tax rate increases for FY 2027, while New Braunfels' rate remains 19.5% below the average of those cities. - Taxpayer Impact Statement Clarification: Werner acknowledged that the FY 2027 taxpayer impact statement uses taxable values, while the FY 2026 statement used market values, causing potential confusion when comparing. The city committed to fixing this in future documents and will note the discrepancy at the September 14 meeting. - School Resource Officer Coverage: Police Chief Flores clarified that the city's contract with NBISD includes both dedicated SROs and roving officers funded by the school district to ensure no campus is left unprotected. Council members noted that two additional SRO positions were added to the budget through scenario one. Key Outcomes - Approved (unanimous): First reading of Ordinance 2026-50 adopting the FY 2027 Operating Budget and Plan of Municipal Services, including the budget order. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi, seconded by Councilmember Edwards. - Approved (unanimous): First reading of Ordinance 2026-51 levying a property tax rate of $0.415613 per $100 of assessed taxable valuation, comprised of $0.193921 for debt service and $0.221692 for operations and maintenance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi, seconded by Councilmember Labowski. A roll call vote confirmed all ayes. - The final adoption of the FY 2027 budget and 2026 tax rate will take place on September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at 550 Landa Street.

The meeting of the Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board was called to order on September 10, 2026. Board members discussed the results of recent listening tours, the need for improved signage and outreach materials, feedback on community surveys, and upcoming town hall events. A public question about the grant application timeline was addressed, and the board debated the frequency of future meetings. No formal agenda was provided, but the board reviewed and approved previous meeting minutes, heard public comments, and discussed next steps for fund distribution. Consent Calendar - The minutes of the previous meeting were approved unanimously by a voice vote (all in favor, none opposed). Public Comments & Testimony - Mandrell Burks (Eloquent Expressions LLC) asked when the grant application process would begin. He expressed interest in applying and was informed that the process is still in the early stages, with public feedback being gathered first. Mr. Tut provided details on the timeline for public input. - Carlos Lopez (County Council staff) was present as an observer, but did not make a formal comment. Discussion Items - Listening Tour Feedback: Board members Crystal Carpenter, Randy Atchison, and others reported on their experiences at community events. They noted that many attendees initially mistook the board for promoting cannabis sales, highlighting the need for better signage and education. Crystal Carpenter emphasized that the lack of a professional banner and table tents made the board look unpolished compared to other organizations. Randy Atchison suggested using administrative funds to purchase a retractable banner and other promotional materials. The board agreed to prioritize obtaining signage and reviewed a pending request for a banner. - Survey Feedback: Members discussed that the current community survey was too long (multiple pages) for in-person events, leading to low completion rates. Suggestions included a shorter version for event use (e.g., 5–10 questions), while keeping the full version online. Dr. Valencia Campbell cautioned against endless revisions, noting that the survey is an opportunity sample and can be refined over time. The board will work on a condensed paper version for upcoming town halls. - Town Hall Schedule: Upcoming town halls were announced: September 17 (North Forestville Community Center), September 29 (Laurel Beltsville Senior Activity Center), and September 30 (Ken Hill Center, Bowie). A location change for one event may occur. Board members were asked to indicate which events they could attend. - Data Collection and Use: The board discussed how feedback from town halls will be captured and compiled. Staff will prepare a summary of common themes. The possibility of using sticky notes and boards for real-time qualitative data was raised, and staff agreed to provide materials. - Meeting Frequency: A debate occurred on whether to move to monthly meetings (first Wednesday) or keep twice-monthly (first and third Wednesdays). Some members felt monthly was sufficient once the application is approved, while others argued the board still has significant work to do. No formal vote was taken; it was agreed to revisit the decision after October, pending input from the Office of Social Equity (OSE). - Concerns About Large Agencies: Mr. McDowell and Crystal Carpenter shared concerns that large agencies (e.g., the health department) have already inquired about applying for significant grants (up to $1.2 million), potentially squeezing out small businesses. They urged the board to prioritize smaller, Prince George’s County-based businesses in grant scoring criteria. Key Outcomes - Minutes Approved: Unanimously. - Signage and Materials: Staff to urgently follow up on the pending retractable banner order and distribute existing flyers. A shortened survey for events will be developed. - Town Hall Attendance: Board members will confirm attendance via chat. - Office of Social Equity (OSE) Presentation: Scheduled for a future meeting; staff will send formal invitations for one of the October meeting dates. - Application Timeline: No firm date established; the process is in early public consultation stages. - Meeting Frequency Deferred: Decision on whether to meet monthly or twice-monthly postponed until after October. - Next Meeting: Scheduled for October 7, 2026 (first Wednesday) and possibly October 21 for the third Wednesday, pending final confirmation.

The Carson City Library Board of Trustees met on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Robert 'Bob' Crowell Board Room. The meeting included approval of minutes, discussion and approval of amendments to the Library Policy document, the Director's administrative report, and trustee reports. No public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (August 13, 2026): The minutes were approved as revised with one correction. Trustee Markle, absent at the previous meeting, abstained. A clarification was made regarding an acronym: "LSGI" should be "LSTA" (Library Services and Technology Act). Discussion Items - Policy Amendment Discussion (Agenda Item V.a): The Board reviewed proposed amendments to the Carson City Library Policy document, focusing on the Copyright General Statement, Use of the Library's Name and Address, Services of the Library, and Library Initiated Programs as a Resource sections. Key points included: - Copyright General Statement: Discussion on whether to place a copyright notice near copiers. The Board agreed to put a brief sign but not the full statute. - Services of the Library: Reordering of text was proposed to improve flow; language changes from "cooperate" to "support" and "extending partnership opportunities" were debated and accepted. The Board decided not to include hyperlinks to external documents (e.g., American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights interpretations) but will cite the source. - Library Initiated Programs: Language clarifying that exhibits will stress broad cultural and secular aspects of holiday themes was retained. - Library Director's Report: Director Joy Holt presented financial updates (contractual services and travel increases explained), staffing updates (two recent resignations: library resources and systems manager after 30 days, library assistant after two weeks; positions to be reposted), and programming highlights. The summer reading challenge exceeded all three goals, and 27 in-library programs and 7 community outreach engagements occurred in the reporting period. The Director also announced attendance at the Association for Rural and Small Libraries conference. - Trustees' Reports: Trustee reported that the Friends of the Library donated $75,000 this year (up from $65,000 last year). The GoED interlocal agreement was approved and will begin October 1, 2026. Key Outcomes - Policy Amendments Approved: Trustee Markle moved to accept the policy changes discussed during the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously (4-0). - Minutes Approved: The minutes from August 13, 2026, were approved with a minor correction (acronym change). - Next Steps: The Director will provide a clean copy of the approved policy sections at the next meeting. The Board's vacancy has two applicants; interviews will be scheduled for the October 1 Board of Supervisors meeting. The quarterly report for the GoED agreement will begin in January 2027.

On September 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the Napa Cultural Heritage Commission convened to consider nine Mills Act contract applications, elect new officers, and discuss the status of the Thomas Earle House. Commissioners reviewed each property individually after the entire consent hearing was pulled for discussion. Eight properties received favorable recommendations to City Council, one application was continued, and new Chair and Vice Chair were elected. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: Approved the Cultural Heritage Commission Regular Meeting Minutes for July 9, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided oral testimony during the public comment portions for individual agenda items. Several property owners or their representatives spoke during their respective hearings. Discussion Items Selection of Chair and Vice Chair - Item 3A: Commissioners voted to elect Karen Wesson as Chair and Kent Rasmussen as Vice Chair, effective immediately, replacing outgoing Chair Sarah Van Giesen and Vice Chair Bill Tuikka. Mills Act Contract Applications (Items 6A through 6I) Commissioners pulled all nine Mills Act items from the consent calendar for individual discussion. After staff presentations and applicant statements, each property was evaluated for consistency with Secretary of Interior Standards and the city's Mills Act program. - 6A – 1516 Third Street (Lovejoy Mansion): Applicant Todd Lyon described extensive exterior repairs, interior unit upgrades, and new landscaping. Commissioners noted the home's eligible status and approved a motion to recommend to City Council (5-0). - 6B – 1907 Spencer Street: Owner Elizabeth Schutz (appearing via Teams) explained plans to replace failing 1980s windows with wood double-hung units matching historic photos. Recommended for approval (5-0). - 6C – 1340 F Street: Owner Rebecca Schenck detailed foundation work, research at Napa Historical Society, and planned restoration including the water tower. Recommended for approval (5-0). - 6D – 1031 Vallejo Street: Owner Scott Jensen described completed interior restoration and planned maintenance. Recommended for approval (5-0). - 6E – 362 Jefferson Street: Owner Andrew Stern emphasized the home's excellent condition and commitment to preservation. Staff noted a clerical error in attachments, which would be corrected before council. Recommended for approval (5-0). - 6F – 617 Wilson Street (former Silverado Ballet School): Owner Paul Klein shared historical research and plans for roof replacement and window restoration. The commission asked that the 10-year plan be merged with his detailed project description. Recommended for approval (5-0). - 6G – 576 Patchett Street: Owner Hillary Brennan outlined foundation repairs, window replacements, and potential conversion of an existing detached garage to an ADU. Discussion included appropriateness of a swimming pool (year 8) as a Mills Act improvement; the commission accepted it as a property enhancement. Recommended for approval (5-0). - 6H – 1423 Seminary Street: No applicant attended. Commissioners criticized the current non-historic windows and vague 10-year plan (e.g., “maintain as necessary”). After debate, the commission voted to continue the item to the November 12, 2026 meeting to allow staff to work with the applicant on a revised plan including window replacement (motion to continue approved 5-0). - 6I – 333 Randolph Street: Handled via consent after recusal of Commissioner Weston (applicant) and Commissioner McKinne (within 1,000 feet). Commissioner Rasmussen stayed. The commission approved recommending the contract to council with updated attachments (attachments 19 and 20 replaced 17 and 18) (4-0, 1 abstention). Administrative Reports and Commissioner Comments - Thomas Earle House: Commissioner Tuikka expressed concern about deteriorating protective plastic on stored architectural elements. A motion to place the property on the November 2026 agenda for a full status report passed unanimously. - First Street Bridge Stones: Staff reported seeking information on the current location of salvaged stones. - Historic Signage Program: Commissioner Wesson requested an update on initiating a historic signage program for districts like Fuller Park. Staff will report back on timing for related capital improvement projects. Key Outcomes - Approved (recommended to City Council): Mills Act contracts for 1516 Third Street, 1907 Spencer Street, 1340 F Street, 1031 Vallejo Street, 362 Jefferson Street, 617 Wilson Street, 576 Patchett Street, and 333 Randolph Street. All recommendations include findings of CEQA exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and authorization for the Community Resources and Development Director to execute the contracts. - Continued: Item 6H (1423 Seminary Street) to November 12, 2026, for a revised 10-year plan. - New Officers: Karen Wesson elected Chair, Kent Rasmussen elected Vice Chair, effective immediately. - Future Agenda: A report on the Thomas Earle House will be brought to the November 12, 2026 meeting.

The Miami City Commission returned from summer break on September 10, 2026. The long session opened with proclamations, an invocation, and a moment of silence for victims of a weekend aircraft accident at the airport, followed by extensive public comment, consent and resolution approvals, board appointments, quasi-judicial planning and zoning appeals, and two discussion items. Public comment opened around 9:30 a.m. under a two-minute speaker limit. The regular commission recessed after midday, reconvened, deferred remaining discussion items, and moved into CRA meetings before the evening budget hearing. No agenda or minutes were provided; this summary is drawn from the raw transcript. Consent Calendar - The agenda was set with deferrals and withdrawals: CA1 deferred to October 8; RE13 deferred to September 24; RE19 deferred to the first October meeting; DI2 and DI3 indefinitely deferred; FR4 withdrawn; PZ2 withdrawn. - Minutes of the previous four meetings were approved unanimously. - Consent items CA2 through CA7 were approved as amended, with CA4 amended to substitute Exhibit A. - Public hearing items were approved unanimously. - A block of resolutions, including RE1, RE2 as amended, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE6, RE8, RE12, RE15, RE16, RE20, RE21, and RE22, was approved unanimously. Proclamations - Mayor Higgins and Commissioners King and Pardo proclaimed Florida Redevelopment Week, honoring the Florida Redevelopment Association, Omni CRA Executive Director Carlos Suarez, and Southeast Overtown Park West CRA Executive Director James D. McQueen. Commissioner Gabella reported that the Allapata CRA was nearly established after about two years of work. - Commissioner Rosado presented a National Respiratory Care Week proclamation recognizing Rick Morgan, lead respiratory therapist at Holtz Children's Hospital, and Jackson respiratory therapists. Mayor Higgins shared personal experience with asthma and a family member's long COVID respiratory therapy. Public Comments & Testimony - City Hall/Pan Am: Many speakers supported keeping commission meetings and city government at 3500 Pan American Drive. Deborah Stander and Suzanne Howlin cited family connections to Pan Am; Debbie Dawson described four generations of family use of City Hall; Billy Corbin said District 2 contributes about 70% of city revenue and opposed moving to Melreese; Carl Anthony criticized the Freedom Park replacement plan's size, parking, and location. Museum of Miami CEO Natalia Crujeiras and trustee Tom Gibson proposed a public-private partnership to restore the Pan Am terminal and create a museum campus at Dinner Key. Hans Lagerwei proposed a self-sustaining restoration concept for the historic building; Monty Trainer suggested a museum/restaurant use. - Trees and Chapter 17: A Sierra Club speaker said 41 trees were approved for removal at 645 Northeast 64th Street, including specimen live oaks and a state-protected mahogany, and said the HEP board had voted 5-0 to preserve tree 25. Noel Cleeland argued that Chapter 17 grants standing to environmental nonprofits and that the HEP board had been wrongly advised on that issue. Coconut Grove and Upper East Side residents, including Kyle Lockridge, Yvonne Grassey, Luis Hernandez, and Mary Block, urged the commission to preserve mature trees, especially on the PZ4 and PZ5 appeals. Elvis Cruz said 1,300 trees were removed from Melreese golf course and asked the city to enforce Chapter 17. - Construction fencing advertising/FR2: Downtown residents and groups, including Kristen Browdy, Desiree de Souza Lesrado, James Torres of the Downtown Neighbors Alliance, and Rob Piper, opposed using construction fences for advertising. Rosario Kennedy and Jennifer Del Mastro supported the Graffiti Abatement Program and a one-year exclusive pilot for Del Mastro Outdoor, while Francois of New Tradition Media opposed exclusivity and asked that all qualified outdoor advertising companies be allowed to participate. - Other public testimony: Metris Batts of the Overtown Business Association supported RE14, the Calle Ocho corridor revitalization fund, and noted that Overtown became a Florida Main Street in 2025. Amina McNill of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation supported PH9, the Wheels to Work program, now entering its 11th class. Chaplain Stanley Young supported PH8, the anti-poverty initiative for small community organizations. Richard Campbell requested a geoag demonstration site in the Miami River Greenway. Genesis Nahera asked the commission to grant PZ3 so her family could replace their roof with shingles. Albert Gomez supported keeping City Hall, opposed FR2, urged tracking city liability settlements, and noted that the consent agenda included $97,500 in negligence settlements. Discussion Items - DI1 – Flora/Chapter 17: Commissioner Pardo sponsored an item presented by Aaron DeMayo, chair of the Climate Resilience Committee, proposing a review of rules that would allow property owners in T3 transect zones to conserve mature trees while retaining floor area by designing around trees. City planning staff said the item would be considered with the tree advisory committee's recommendations, expected by the end of the year. - DI4 – Live Local Act: City Attorney George Weiswong briefed the commission on the city's options to push back on the Live Local Act. The city is waiting to see how Hillsborough County v. State of Florida advances; the state's motion to dismiss was filed April 22, and Miami would consider joining if Hillsborough prevails. Other Miami-Dade municipalities are in a similar posture. - DI5, DI6, and DI7 were deferred to the September 24 meeting. Key Outcomes - RE7 was approved as amended after the Allapata CRA approved the related interlocal agreement at its September 10 meeting; amendments included Resolution No. ACRA-R-26-0004 and corrected the designee and CRA name. - RE9 was approved, directing the city manager to establish a multidisciplinary short-term rental task force within 30 days and report back after 60 days. Assistant City Attorney Rachel Dooley noted legal limits after prior Airbnb litigation and protections for T3 transect zones. - RE10 was approved 4-1, declaring that the City Commission should continue holding its meetings in the historic City Hall chambers in the foreseeable future. Commissioner Gabella voted no, citing the recently built Freedom Park government center and concerns about district representation. - RE11 was approved as amended, directing use of excess reserves for fire/rescue station repairs and modernization. Commissioner Pardo noted approximately $37 million in excess reserves. An intent-to-reimburse item tied to the November bond election was to be prepared for the November 19 agenda. - RE14 was approved as amended, creating a Calle Ocho neighborhood revitalization fund to help establish a business improvement district. The item includes a two-year seed-fund period, repayment of about $1 million per year within five years, and a substitution map dated September 2, 2026. Funding was not identified in the item; city staff said it was not in the proposed FY2026-27 budget. - RE17 was approved as amended, directing the city manager's office to coordinate 311 notifications to commissioners and the Downtown Development Authority, with a substitution memo dated September 9, 2026. - RE18 was approved, directing the administration to work with the Miami Foundation to release more than $3 million from a park endowment rather than the current annual distribution of about 7 percent, with funds distributed equally among districts. - Second-reading ordinances SR1, SR2, and SR3 were approved. SR4, which addressed supermajority voting requirements, was indefinitely deferred for revision after concerns that it would weaken four-fifths voting protections. - FR1 was indefinitely deferred after the city attorney said the Civil Service Board had not communicated the need for its whistleblower amendment. - FR2 was approved on first reading as amended. The construction fencing advertising pilot excludes District 2 and District 5, has no exclusive vendor, limits a license to one year and one property, requires an active construction site on more than 50 percent of the property, allows any property owner to select any vendor, requires the city to receive 40 percent of revenue, and uses the city code enforcement process for violations. - FR3, establishing the Allapata Community Redevelopment Trust Fund, and FR6, reactivating the driveway amnesty pilot program, were approved on first reading. - FR5 was approved on first reading. It authorizes temporary Grand Theft Auto VI banners downtown from no sooner than October 15, 2026 through no later than December 31, 2026, with “Vice City” branding removed, up to five banners at approximately $208,000 each, and proceeds directed to the Reverend Edward T. Graham Heritage Trail. - PZ1, an appeal by Oprah LLC, was granted unanimously with agreed conditions in Exhibit A. PZ2 was withdrawn. PZ3 was granted, allowing the Nahara family to install an asphalt shingle roof now, conditioned on replacing it with the appropriate barrel tile roof when the roof is next replaced. - PZ4, the Irvington Avenue tree appeal by 3736 Irvington LLC, was granted 3-2, allowing removal of the live oak; Commissioner Pardo and Commissioner King voted no. The appellant committed to increasing the size and likely quantity of mitigation trees. - PZ5, the Sierra Club Miami Group appeal involving MIMO Bay Apartments, was denied. The commission upheld the HEP board's unanimous July 21 decision. Staff cited 11 review cycles, more than two years of review, and three site visits; the developer's mitigation plan commits to 237 replacement trees compared with 163 required, approximately 45 percent above code, plus replacement or relocation of a failing tree in Legion Park. - The commission approved the board and committee appointment items, including reappointments and new appointees to the Accessibility Advisory Board, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Bayfront Park Management Trust, Education Advisory Board, Historic and Environmental Preservation Board, LGBTQ Advisory Board, Off-Street Parking Board, Virginia Key Advisory Board, Melreese NRD1 Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee, Civil Service Board, Housing and Commercial Loan Committee, and Interfaith Advisory Council; several term and residency waivers were granted. - The City Attorney noticed a closed attorney-client session for September 24, 2026, at approximately 10 a.m., pursuant to Florida Statutes §286.011(8), to discuss settlement and litigation strategy in two federal cases: William O. Fuller et al. v. City of Miami, Case No. 23-CV-24251-DRG, and QBE Specialty Insurance Company v. City of Miami, Case No. 1:24-CV-21854-EA. A court reporter will be present, and the transcript will be made public after the litigation concludes. - The regular commission meeting ended with DI5, DI6, and DI7 deferred; the commission then recessed to hold the Midtown and Southeast Overtown Park West CRA meetings before the evening budget hearing.

The Economic Development Commission (EdComm) met on September 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Chair Hartman called the meeting to order with all members present (Atkins, Toy, Noppinger, Weisrock, Weiler, Trout). The agenda and the August 13, 2026 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. There was no public comment. Consent Calendar - Approval of the September 10, 2026 meeting agenda (moved by Atkins, seconded by Weisrock, all in favor). - Approval of the August 13, 2026 meeting notes (moved by Weisrock, seconded by Noppinger, all in favor). Discussion Items Makerspace Feasibility Study Update - Staff reported that a contract has been signed with Artspace Consultants for a preliminary Makerspace feasibility study, with a kickoff call scheduled for mid-October 2026. - Staff recommended forming a formal subcommittee to provide ongoing support. Board members Tracy Atkins and Nick Noppinger volunteered to serve, and Cindy Weisrock offered to serve as an alternate. The subcommittee will be ad hoc. - The board agreed to the subcommittee formation; no formal vote was taken. Economic Study Proposals and Dashboard Options - Staff presented two data visualization platforms: mySidewalk (narrative-driven, customizable, $5,500/year) and Lightcast (focused on labor market intelligence, $7,500–$10,000/year). Both offer trial access. - Staff noted challenges in obtaining city-level data because Golden’s population (under 65,000) limits data to American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates rather than single-year snapshots. - The board discussed key metrics to track, including industry clusters, housing data, sales tax stability, commuting patterns, quality of life indicators, and school quality. Board members emphasized starting with simple, objective data and growing over time. - Board members suggested coordinating with Jefferson County EDC and neighboring cities to avoid duplication and enhance data consistency. - Staff will compile a menu of available data from the platforms and from the prior Anderson Analytics economic contribution study for board ranking and prioritization. - Target implementation: 2027, using the 2027-2028 budget line item of $20,000 per year for such initiatives. Staff Report - 2026 Budget: No modifications; formal 2027-2028 budget discussions will begin next month. - Business Retention and Prospect Activity: Staff reported over 15 direct business contacts in the last month. A new aerospace company from Luxembourg is being recruited, with a sponsorship at the Colorado School of Mines career fair in September 2026. Staff will attend fall conferences (Downtown Colorado Inc., etc.). - Sales, Use, and Lodging Tax (May 2026): - Sales tax revenue through May 2026 was up 2.87% year-to-date compared to 2025 ($9,477,787 vs. $9,213,782). Collections are $89,688 behind budget but $264,005 ahead of the prior year. Out-of-city sales continue to drive growth. - Use tax revenue declined 22.97% year-to-date, but a $466,013 audit recovery (primarily from a local energy company’s software use tax) offset part of the decline. - Heritage Square experienced the largest year-over-year drop in sales tax at 20.09%. The Finance Department is monitoring. - Lodging tax revenue decreased; May 2026 collections were $45,267 lower than May 2025, and year-to-date collections are $62,993 behind budget. - Marijuana tax revenue continues to exceed budget projections and is on pace for a record year. - Communications: - DDA: Progress on downtown beautification; a Clayworks site tour is scheduled for September 15, 2026. Sweet Bloom Coffee will open a new location at Clayworks. - GURA: The Nazarene Plan Area developer secured grant financing; TIF negotiations will begin shortly. The board advanced The Junction Plan Area at a special meeting on August 24, with infrastructure challenges (sewer pumping, Highway 93 improvements, power constraints from Xcel Energy). - Golden Hour Mashup events continue on September 16 and October 14, 2026, with positive early feedback. Key Outcomes - Subcommittee Appointed: Atkins and Noppinger will serve on the ad hoc Makerspace subcommittee, with Weisrock as alternate. - Economic Dashboard Direction: Staff will provide a list of available data indicators and platforms for board ranking. The board supports prioritizing industry clusters, housing, sales tax stability, and quality-of-life metrics. Implementation targeted for 2027. - Upcoming Tour: Commissioners are invited to the Clayworks site visit on September 15, 2026, at 3:30 PM. - Commissioner Comments: Concerns were raised about bike lane damage from Google Fiber installations; the board will raise the issue of smoothness standards with city transportation colleagues. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 PM.

The Draper City Planning Commission met on September 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers at 1020 East Pioneer Road. The meeting included public hearings on four items, with one item continued. The commission also conducted annual training for commissioners. Public Comments & Testimony - Blueprints and Blossoms Home Occupation CUP (Item 1.b): No public comments were offered. - Exchange 14068 South 145 East Development Agreement (Item 1.c): No public comments were offered. - Snow Zoning Map Amendment (Item 1.d): No public comments were offered. - SSVM Development Agreement, Land Use, and Zoning Amendments (Item 1.e): Multiple neighbors spoke in opposition. Rick Taylor (1143 S. 700 W.) argued that the proposal would destroy the rural character of the area and was not harmonious with existing development. Jan Sharp (11471 S. 700 W.) noted flooding concerns and the loss of open space. Leroy Larson (11553 S. 700 W.) said four homes on the lot would be out of place. Bob Rower (west of the property) raised issues with irrigation lines, grade changes, and set-backs. Wayne Hughes (across the street) stated the change was out of keeping with the neighborhood. A neighbor collected 71 signatures in opposition. All speakers requested denial. Discussion Items - Bangerter Crossroads Site Plan (Item 1.a): Continued to September 24, 2026, per staff announcement. - Blueprints and Blossoms Home Occupation CUP (Item 1.b): Staff presented a request from Emilie Brenchley to operate a cottage business for cakes and flower arrangements from her home. No customers come to the home; deliveries are made by the applicant. One remote employee. The commission discussed condition six requiring an HOA letter. The commission voted to waive that condition (deviation from code) because the employee does not work at the home. A motion to approve with conditions 1–5 was passed unanimously. - Exchange 14068 South 145 East Development Agreement (Item 1.c): Staff presented a development agreement for the last vacant parcel in the Exchange office complex. The applicant, Jason Prisbila (Woodbury Corp), requested height up to 60 feet (code 45 ft), use of similar materials to existing buildings, reduced parking lot landscaping, and concurrent site plan/building permit review. The commission discussed height comparisons (existing building at 56 ft plus allowed architectural features) and parking concerns. The applicant noted the incoming tenant is a defense/tech company planning 100 high-paying jobs. A motion to forward a positive recommendation to the city council passed unanimously. - Snow Zoning Map Amendment (Item 1.d): Staff presented a request from Lowell and Tamara Snow to rezone 1.35 acres from RA1 to RA2 (allowing 20,000 sq ft lots instead of 40,000) to facilitate creating one additional lot. The applicant stated they want to age in place and have support from neighbors. A previous similar request was denied in 2016 due to character concerns. The commission noted no public opposition and property to north/south already RA2. Motion for positive recommendation passed unanimously. - SSVM Development Agreement, Land Use Map Amendment, and Zoning Map Amendment (Item 1.e): Staff presented three related applications for 1.58 acres at 11511 S. 700 W. The applicant, Ari Bruening (land use attorney for owner), proposed four lots on a 26-ft private road (instead of standard 31-ft), with phasing of lot development and notice to future owners about nearby agricultural uses. Neighbors raised significant concerns about grade changes, drainage, sewer pumping, floodplain, irrigation lines, and loss of rural character. The commission discussed density and piecemeal development. Motions to forward negative recommendations to the city council on all three applications passed unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved: Blueprints and Blossoms Home Occupation CUP (application 2026-0075-USE) with conditions 1–5 (condition 6 waived). Vote: 5-0. - Positive recommendation to City Council: Exchange Development Agreement (2026-0195-DA). Vote: 5-0. - Positive recommendation to City Council: Snow Zoning Map Amendment (2026-0186-MA). Vote: 5-0. - Negative recommendation to City Council: SSVM Development Agreement (2026-0126-DA). Vote: 5-0. - Negative recommendation to City Council: SSVM Land Use Map Amendment (2026-0124-MA). Vote: 5-0. - Negative recommendation to City Council: SSVM Zoning Map Amendment (2026-0125-MA). Vote: 5-0. - Continued: Bangerter Crossroads Site Plan to September 24, 2026. - Training: Annual planning commissioner training was conducted by staff.

The Stockton Planning Commission met on September 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The main item was a request to transfer an approved cannabis retail storefront use permit from 1137 South Stockton Street to 4975 West Lane and to establish a non-storefront delivery-only business. After extensive discussion and public testimony, the commission voted 4-2 to approve the project. The meeting also covered consent calendar approvals and public comment on other topics. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026, and May 14, 2026, meetings by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Amen absent). The minutes from the May 28, 2026, meeting were tabled to a future meeting due to insufficient commissioner review. Public Comments & Testimony - General Public Comment: Mary Elizabeth, a Stockton resident, spoke about the lack of implementation of the general plan’s provisions for mapping “problem uses” (e.g., alcohol, smoke shops, cannabis) to correlate business and crime in overburdened areas. - Public Hearing on Cannabis Use Permit: Approximately 38 public comment cards were submitted. Speakers included: - Supporters: Representatives from UFCW Local 8 (union), several Embark employees, and community members cited the company’s commitment to union jobs, good neighbor policies, security, and prior performance at their Arch Road location. Many urged approval. - Opponents: Neighboring business owners (Outdoor Sportsmen, Palms Banquet Hall) expressed concerns about parking, traffic, safety, and proximity to a firearms retailer. They noted the potential for increased crime, loitering, and incompatibility with event spaces. A local attorney representing a competing cannabis store also spoke against the project, citing parking inadequacy. Discussion Items - 5.1 – Cannabis Use Permit Transfer (4975 West Lane): - Staff Presentation: Senior Planner Arduro Carrasco explained that the applicant, Embark, had an approved retail use permit at 1137 South Stockton Street (approved April 2024) but sought to transfer to a new central location at 4975 West Lane due to site feasibility issues (floodplain seawall costs). The new site meets all code requirements (300 ft from residential, 600 ft from sensitive uses, 1,000 ft from other cannabis retailers). The project is categorically exempt from CEQA. Staff recommended approval. - Commissioner Questions: Commissioners inquired about security plan monitoring, parking, reciprocal parking agreements, and the city’s experience with cannabis-related crime. Police Captain Ryan Terrell stated no crime trends linked to dispensaries and noted that the former smoke shop at the site operated illegally without crime issues. The applicant confirmed unionization, 24/7 surveillance, limited cash on site, and a community investment fund (1% of sales). - Applicant Presentation: Lauren Carpenter (CEO) and Josh Lewis emphasized Embark’s local roots, track record at their Stockton location (open two months without incident), security protocols, and commitment to being a good neighbor. They noted that the West Lane location is a vacant building and will bring investment and security to the corridor. - Opposition Concerns: Outdoor Sportsmen owner cited federal firearm laws and potential liability for selling to cannabis users. Palms Banquet Hall owner worried about parking conflicts during events. A competing cannabis attorney argued that the applicant’s volume would overwhelm the 13 on-site parking spaces. - Commission Deliberation: Commissioners discussed saturation in District 4 (where the site is located), but noted the applicant met all land-use criteria. Some expressed trust in Embark’s operations. Commissioners Graves and Hernandez voted no, citing overconcentration and unanswered neighbor concerns. Chair Hull, Vice Chair Sanguinetti, Commissioner Oakes, and Commissioner Crowder voted yes, emphasizing the property rights and the applicant’s demonstrated responsibility. Key Outcomes - Motion to Approve: Made by Vice Chair Sanguinetti, seconded by Commissioner Oakes. Passed 4-2 (Chair Hull, Vice Chair Sanguinetti, Commissioners Oakes and Crowder in favor; Commissioners Graves and Hernandez opposed; Commissioner Amen recused). - Conditions: Approval is subject to the conditions in the proposed resolution, including security plan approval by Stockton PD, compliance with all distance requirements, and voluntary surrender of the existing use permit at 1137 South Stockton Street. - Appeal Period: Any party may appeal the decision within ten days pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code Section 16.100.020. - Other: The May 28, 2026, minutes were tabled for future consideration.

The Riverton City Planning Commission met on September 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Riverton City Hall to consider three public hearing items: a site plan amendment for a Jordan Credit Union remodel, a dumpster enclosure addition for the Walmart Fuel Station, and a citywide land use ordinance amendment. All items were approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:18 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were received on any of the three public hearing items. Discussion Items 2.a Jordan Credit Union Amended Site (PLZ-26-8025) - Staff presented a proposal to remodel the exterior of an existing circa-1990s building at 2522 West 12600 South. The remodel includes removing the existing canopy, reconfiguring parking islands, updating to meet ADA requirements, replacing sod with water-wise landscaping (saving mature trees), and installing a metal roof. Two options were presented for the east façade to meet the code requirement that no more than 75% of any side can consist of one color or material. Option 2 adds aluminum siding to a pop-out on the east side. The applicant (Jonathan Flores) stated the lime green color is used on light-up panels for drive-through equipment, which are typically turned off at midnight. Commissioners expressed support for the design, with Commissioner Keele noting it complements the nearby OBO building, and Commissioner Marzo liking the green accent. Commissioner Cluff moved to approve with conditions including Option 2 for the east façade. 2.b Walmart Fuel Station Dumpster Addition (PLZ-26-8028) - Staff reported that the fuel station at 13502 South Hamilton View Road was not originally designed with a dumpster enclosure. The amendment adds an enclosure with a CMU block wall and metal gates, painted to match the existing fuel center. No changes to grading, drainage, traffic flow, parking, or landscaping. Commissioners confirmed the enclosure gates would face east. No public comments. Commissioner Matheson moved to approve with conditions that improvements be consistent with plans and enclosure/gates painted to match. 2.c Land Use Ordinance Amendment (PLZ-26-5007) - Staff presented an omnibus amendment to Riverton City Code Title 18 to repeal outdated or unenforceable sections. Key changes include: 1. Removing conflicting landscape standards (e.g., references to 70% sod) and directing to adopted water efficiency standards (20% sod). 2. Clarifying residential front yard landscaping requirements. 3. Updating definitions (removing "Master Plan" in favor of "General Plan") to match Utah Code. 4. Removing minimum home size requirements (unenforceable under state law). 5. Removing house size and basement regulations (also unenforceable). 6. Removing unused zones (A-10, A-20 Agricultural, M-2 Heavy Industrial) that have never been applied in the city. Commissioners discussed that the changes bring code into compliance with state law and clean up inconsistencies. City Attorney Ryan Carter confirmed. No public comments. Commissioner Matheson moved to recommend approval of all amendments. 3. Minutes Approval - The minutes from the August 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting were approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Jordan Credit Union Amended Site: Approved unanimously (motion by Commissioner Cluff, seconded by Commissioner Beck) with conditions: materials/colors match submitted, water-wise landscaping installed, and Option 2 approved for east façade. - Walmart Fuel Station Dumpster Addition: Approved unanimously (motion by Commissioner Matheson, seconded by Commissioner Keele) with conditions: improvements consistent with plans, enclosure and gates painted to match fuel center building. - Land Use Ordinance Amendment: Recommended for approval unanimously (motion by Commissioner Matheson, seconded by Commissioner Cannon) to amend Title 18 as described. - Minutes: Approved unanimously (motion by Commissioner Keele, seconded by Commissioner Beck). - Adjournment: Motion carried at approximately 7:18 PM.