The Public Meeting Index

The Eagan City Council met on September 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122. The agenda included a consent agenda, one public hearing for a variance, a lifesaving award recognition, and administrative and other business. No meeting minutes were provided, and the raw transcript contains only a non-substantive phrase, so this summary reflects the agenda items rather than confirmed council actions or discussion. Consent Calendar - Approve minutes from the 09.01.2026 regular and 09.08.2026 special City Council meetings. - Approve personnel items. - Approve check registers: Council Check Summary 8-28-26 and Council Check Summary 9-4-26. - Approve contracts. - Adopt a resolution to accept donations. - Adopt a resolution authorizing a special deer hunting season on private property. - Amend the 2026 Sustainability Fund Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. - Receive draft final assessment reports and schedule a public hearing for October 20, 2026, for six projects: Project 1627 Ames Crossing; Project 1629 Blackhawk Road/Blue Cross Road & Blackhawk Road RRFB; Project 1631 Cliff Lake Road/Rahn Road; Project 1633 Suncliff; Project 1636 Rahncliff Road/Rahncliff 1st & 3rd; and Project 1638 Thomas Lake Heights. - Award Contract 26-17, Cedar Grove Parking Garage Repairs. - Approve the Minnesota Department of Health Source Water Protection Grant Agreement. - Approve an amendment to the joint powers agreement between Dakota County and the City of Eagan for Natural Resource Restoration and Enhancement at Caponi Art Park to include ravine stabilization improvements. - Approve an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of a Drone as First Responder program. - Approve a temporary on-sale liquor license for Faithful Shepherd Catholic School. Public Hearings - Variance requested by Jay Ward/Ispiri Design-Build: a variance to allow an addition into the side yard setback at 1389 Grace Drive. The agenda included a location map, staff report, and report exhibits. No public testimony was captured in the available transcript. Recognitions and Presentations - Recognize Trino Segovia II, Oliver Boyce, and Thomas Quinwonkpa with the Lifesaving Award. Other Agenda Items - Old Business, New Business, and Other Business were listed as agenda sections without published details. - Legislative / Intergovernmental Affairs Update was listed. - Economic Development Authority item was listed. - Administrative Agenda included City Attorney, City Council Comments, City Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Director of Community Development. - Visitors to Be Heard was scheduled for persons not on the agenda. - Closed Session was listed. Key Outcomes - No votes, directives, or final decisions can be verified from the materials provided. The agenda proposed scheduling a public hearing for October 20, 2026, for the six assessment reports, but actual council action was not recorded in the available minutes or transcript.

The City Council convened on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting included a presentation, public comment, approval of minutes, a consent agenda, new business discussions, reports, and a closed session for real property and intergovernmental negotiations. Presentation - ID26-04255: City Hall Art Gallery Presentation – No details beyond agenda listing provided. Public Comment & Testimony - Agenda indicates a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker for City residents and taxpayers, ending at 6:30 p.m. No transcript or minutes were available to summarize specific comments. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda included items passed unanimously from committee. Notable items: - ID26-04210: Contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities (Finance Committee approved 9/8/26). - ID26-04215: Rescind approval of a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court at Crestwood Drive (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26). - ID26-04218: Update committee name from Building & Grounds to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26). - ID26-04217: Install a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive at Drop-Off Center entrance (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26). - ID26-04216: Rescind approval of "No Turn on Red 6:00am to 8:00pm" on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd. (Building & Grounds recommended 8/31/26). New Business - ID26-04269: Review and possible action on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP). The Finance Committee approved this on 9/8/26. - ID26-04311: Review and possible action on 2027 municipal exemption from Waukesha County Library Tax. Reports from Other Boards and Commissions - Reports were delivered from the Transit Commission (Alex Damien), Water Utility Commission (Ald. Matthews), Information Technology Board (Ald. Manion), Landmarks Commission (Ald. Chrisien), Redevelopment Authority (Ald. Lemke), Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board (Ald. Wells), Library Board (Ald. Helgestad), Cemetery Commission (Ald. Chrisien), Waukesha Housing Authority (Ald. Pieper), Community Development Block Grant Committee (Jennifer Andrews), and Public Art Committee (Ald. Moltzan). Standing Committees - Finance Committee Report (Ald. Pieper) - Building & Grounds Committee Report (Ald. Moltzan) - Ordinance & License Committee Report (Ald. Wuteska) - ID26-04063: Third reading of updates to Municipal Code 6.12 regarding Snow and Ice Removal from Sidewalks, Curb Ramps, Bus Pads, and Fire Hydrants. This item originated from the Board of Public Works (7/23/26) and had two prior readings. - Human Resources Committee Report (Ald. Anderson) Director of Public Works Report - Presented by Director Alex Damien. Communications and Referrals - ID26-04222: Alderperson request for traffic study form. City Attorney’s Report - No specific details available. City Administrator’s Report - ID26-04295: Provided as an attachment (Admin Report September 11 2026.pdf). Mayor’s Report & Referrals - ID26-04299: Proclamations for the E&R 160th Anniversary and Family Promise Week 2026. Closed Session - A motion was made to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss: - ID26-04305: Negotiation strategies for acquisition and disposal of real property including the Water Utility building. - ID26-04312: Potential intermunicipal agreement(s) related to fire and rescue services. - Upon reconvening, the Council could consider action on items discussed in closed session (ID26-04309). Key Outcomes - The consent agenda was approved as presented (unanimously after no items were pulled). - The 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (CIP) and the 2027 municipal exemption from the Waukesha County Library Tax were discussed and acted upon (specific vote tallies not available in agenda/minutes). - The third reading of the snow and ice removal ordinance update was considered. - The Council went into closed session for real property and fire/rescue negotiations, with possible open session action following. Note: Meeting minutes and a verbatim transcript were not available; therefore, precise vote counts, speaker positions, and public comment details could not be included. The summary reflects agenda items and available descriptions.

The Waukesha City Council met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. The agenda included a closed session to discuss real estate and intergovernmental agreements, a presentation on the City Hall Art Gallery, public comment, approval of minutes, a consent agenda, new business items, and reports from various boards and commissions. Presentation - City Hall Art Gallery (ID26-04255): A presentation was given regarding the City Hall Art Gallery. Public Comment - City residents and taxpayers were provided up to three minutes to speak, with the comment period ending at 6:30 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (ID26-04291): The minutes from the September 1st meeting were approved. - Finance Committee - Property Tax Listing (ID26-04210): Approval of contracting with Waukesha County to take over property tax listing responsibilities. - Building & Grounds Committee: - Rescind the 2019 resolution for a Deaf Child Area sign on Cody Court (ID26-04215). - Update the committee's name to Traffic & Parking Regulations Committee (ID26-04218). - Install a northbound "No Left Turn" sign with a "When Line is Formed" plaque on Sentry Drive (ID26-04217). - Rescind the 1994 resolution for a "No Turn on Red 6:00am to 8:00pm" restriction on southbound N. Grandview Blvd. at Silvernail Rd (ID26-04216). - Ordinance & License Committee: License items were considered. - Human Resources Committee: A report was given by Ald. Anderson. - Board of Public Works: A report was given by Alex Damien. New Business - 2027-2031 Community Investment Program (ID26-04269): A review and possible action on the 2027-2031 Community Investment Program was discussed. This item had previously been approved by the Finance Committee on September 8, 2026. - 2027 Municipal Exemption from Waukesha County Library Tax (ID26-04311): A review and possible action on the 2027 municipal exemption from the Waukesha County Library Tax was discussed. Reports from Other Boards and Commissions - Transit Commission Report: Alex Damien provided the report. - Water Utility Commission: Ald. Matthews reported. - Information Technology Board: Ald. Manion provided the report. - Landmarks Commission: Ald. Chrisien reported. - Redevelopment Authority: Ald. Lemke reported. - Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board: Ald. Wells reported. - Library Board: Ald. Helgestad reported. - Cemetery Commission: Ald. Chrisien reported. - Waukesha Housing Authority: Ald. Pieper reported. - Community Development Block Grant Committee: Jennifer Andrews reported. - Public Art Committee: Ald. Moltzan reported. Standing Committees - Finance Committee Report: Ald. Pieper provided the report. - Building & Grounds Committee Report: Ald. Moltzan provided the report. - Ordinance & License Committee Report: Ald. Wuteska reported, and a third reading of an ordinance regarding snow and ice removal from sidewalks, curb ramps, bus pads, and fire hydrants (ID26-04063) was considered. - Human Resources Committee Report: Ald. Anderson provided the report. - Board of Public Works Report: Alex Damien provided the report. Communications and Referrals - Traffic Study Request (ID26-04222): An alderperson request for a traffic study form was discussed. Director of Public Works Report - A report was given by the Director of Public Works. City Attorney's Report - A report was given by the City Attorney. City Administrator's Report - A report was presented (ID26-04295). Mayor's Report & Referrals - Proclamations (ID26-04299): Proclamations were issued, including one for the E&R 160th Anniversary Proclamation and Family Promise Week 2026 Proclamation. Closed Session - The council convened into closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss negotiation strategies for the acquisition and disposal of real property, including the Water Utility building, and potential intermunicipal agreements related to fire and rescue services. Key Outcomes - Approvals: The consent agenda items were approved, including the minutes, the property tax listing contract with the county, the rescission of the Cody Court sign resolution, the committee name change, the Sentry Drive sign installation, the rescission of the Grandview Blvd restriction, and license items. - Closed Session Items: The council discussed strategies for the Water Utility building acquisition/disposal and potential intermunicipal fire/rescue agreements in closed session. No action was taken on these matters in open session. - Next Steps: The council will continue with the discussions from the closed session at a future meeting. The 2027-2031 Community Investment Program and the library tax exemption were reviewed and will be subject to further action.

Note: The agenda and minutes list the meeting date as September 14, 2026, but the provided timestamp indicates September 15, 2026. This summary follows the timestamp date. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission met to receive updates on the Willow Creek Trail project and the Q2 2026 Multimodal Count Program. Public comment was heard. The commission approved the consent agenda (August 10, 2026 minutes) and set the next meeting for October 12, 2026. No action items were voted on beyond routine approvals. Public Comments & Testimony - Barry Skolnick spoke about two issues: 1) He requested an update on enforcement of Lime scooter regulations, noting he has raised the issue for six years and has heard no progress. He also asked if city staff are allowing Lime to restrict low-wage drivership. 2) He commented on the Q2 2026 Multimodal Count report, stating the data is presented in a form that makes it difficult to connect to specific goals and decision-making. He requested clearer explanations of the purpose of each data component. Discussion Items - Willow Creek Trail Project Update (Item 7.A) Deputy Public Works Director Dillon Dombrovski presented a feasibility study for a 2.5-mile trail from 28th Street SE to Game Haven Regional Park, crossing Highway 52 via an existing bridge underpass. The project is funded by a $3.6 million state bonding allocation. Two alternatives for a segment through a floodplain/wetland area were evaluated: Alternative 1 (along an existing levee berm) and Alternative 2 (through wooded wetland requiring boardwalk). City Council initially selected Alternative 1, but the mayor vetoed the decision. Council failed to override the veto (needed a 5/7 vote), so Alternative 2 is proceeding. Alternative 2 is over $1 million more expensive to construct and has roughly five times the annual maintenance cost of a standard bituminous path. Commissioners asked about wildlife displacement, environmental impacts, and long-term maintenance. A pedestrian bridge over County Road 47 (55 mph) was discussed as a future need, estimated at $2.4–4 million. The commission asked how they could support grant applications; staff indicated letters of support from the commission would be helpful. The main trail is expected to be constructed by 2028. - Q2 2026 Multimodal Count Program Report and Counter Siting Follow-Up (Item 7.B) Mode Shift Coordinator Matt Lynch presented the first validated quarterly data from the city’s permanent counters. Key context: counters measure passages (not people or trips), data is validated to remove errors, and reporting is quarterly until a full year of data is available in spring 2027. Significant findings: Nearly half of all counts came from one downtown counter at 2nd Street and First Avenue, boosted by Thursday’s Downtown events. Paths had higher weekday usage than any street site, and seasonal decline was gradual (not a cliff). Counter siting: Based on August commission feedback to place a counter in a low-utilization area, staff selected 11th Avenue Northwest (city street, four lanes, adjacent to a school, no existing facility). The counter will help establish a baseline for future facility improvements. Lynch also outlined how count data will inform model calibration (using StreetLight and Replica), though that work is not yet underway. Commissioners provided feedback on the report format: they appreciated breakdowns by mode (pedestrian, cyclist, scooter), hourly and daily profiles, monthly comparisons, and event annotations. A suggestion was made to present data with and without outlier events. Key Outcomes - Approved: Consent agenda including minutes of August 10, 2026 (unanimous). - Approved: Agenda as presented (unanimous). - Adjourned: Motion by Sarah Stevens, seconded by Dave F Pesch (unanimous). - Directive/Next Steps: Staff will continue design of Willow Creek Trail under Alternative 2, pursue grant funding for the pedestrian bridge and spur connections, and bring a letter of support for the commission to sign. The Q2 Count Program will move toward annual reporting; staff will incorporate commissioner feedback on report format. The next permanent counter will be sited on 11th Avenue Northwest. - Next Meeting: October 12, 2026 at City Hall Room 104.

The Arlington City Council met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber. The meeting lasted approximately 13 minutes (adjourned at 6:43 PM). Key actions included final approval of the FY2027 Operating Budget, the ad valorem tax levy, and adoption of a new Cost Recovery Policy. All items were approved, with the tax levy passing on a 7-2 vote. Consent Calendar - Items Approved Unanimously (9-0): All consent agenda items were approved except Items 6.2 and 6.3, which were pulled for separate consideration. The approved consent items included: - 6.1: Final reading of Zoning Case PD91-09R1 (300 and 330 Loch N Green Trail) – Planned Development for Local Business uses. - 6.4: Updated Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Service and Assessment Plan and roll. - 6.5–6.7: Updated Service and Assessment Plans for Anthem, Lamar Boulevard, and Arlington Tourism Public Improvement Districts. - 6.8: Water and Wastewater Rate adjustments and ordinance amendments. - 6.9–6.19: Resolutions adopting the Debt and Disclosure Policy, Investment Policy, various fee adjustments (multi-family inspection, PDS fees, Public Works after-hours and traffic control permits, solid waste/recycling, water utilities fees), HUD CAPER, Fourth Amendment to the Convention and Visitors Bureau contract, and the Arlington Economic Development Corporation Budget. Discussion Items - Item 6.2 – FY2027 Operating Budget (Final Reading): Chief Financial Officer Spencer Slider presented the ordinance. No public speakers. The budget runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Councilmember Gonzalez moved approval, seconded by Councilmember Shelton. The motion carried 9-0. Ordinance No. 26-045. - Item 6.3 – Levying Taxes for FY2027 (Final Reading): CFO Slider explained the adopted ad valorem tax rate is $0.6298 per $100 of assessed valuation, with $0.4446 allocated to Maintenance and Operations and $0.1852 to the Interest and Sinking Fund. The median homestead taxable value is $238,180, resulting in a tax of $1,500 (down from $1,574 in tax year 2025). No public speakers. Councilmember Pham moved approval, seconded by Councilmember Hunter. The motion passed 7–2, with Councilmembers Garcia-Dumas and Shelton voting nay. Ordinance No. 26-046. - Item 9.1 – Adoption of Cost Recovery Policy FY2027: CFO Slider presented a resolution to codify a framework for cost recovery for city programs, services, and facilities. The policy establishes a spectrum from high community benefit (low cost recovery) to high individual user benefit (high cost recovery). Examples: library meeting rooms (Tier 1, low recovery) and golf course fees (Tier 5, high recovery). The policy aims for fees to be simple, fair, consistent, and tied to specific services. No public speakers. Councilmember Pham moved approval, seconded by Councilmember Ware. Motion carried 9-0. Resolution No. 26-296. Key Outcomes - FY2027 Operating Budget adopted unanimously. - Ad Valorem Tax Levy approved (7-2), maintaining the same rate as the prior year at $0.6298 per $100. - Cost Recovery Policy adopted unanimously to guide future fee structures. - All other consent items passed without opposition. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers were registered for the Consent Agenda items or for Citizen Participation. Two individuals registered in support of Item 6.1 but did not address council; one registered in support of Item 6.4 but did not speak. No residents spoke during Citizen Participation.

The Sandy City Council met on September 15, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included special recognition awards, a joint informational session with the Planning Commission on the Land Development Code update, public comments, and voting on rezoning, general plan amendments, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) code changes. The council voted to deny the Canyon Gate rezone and development agreement, and adopted ADU amendments with several modifications. A closed session was held for security discussions. Special Recognition - The Council presented the Sandy City Council Civic Engagement Award to Rebekah Cowdell and the Noal Bateman Lifetime Service Award to Steve Fairbanks for their contributions to the community. Informational Items - Blueprint for Progress, Land Development Code Update: Chris Hupp of Psomas presented a summary of the assessment and best practices report for the comprehensive update to the Sandy Land Development Code. Key goals include making the code easier to understand, improving planning, expanding housing choices, enhancing community design, and streamlining processes. The update aligns with the 2025 Pace of Progress General Plan. Next steps include drafting in stages, public review, and public hearings. Council and Planning Commission members asked questions about the relationship between the general plan and the code, and the need for better tools for transit-oriented development and missing middle housing. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes from August 18 and August 25, 2026, by unanimous voice vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Hagan Road Rezone (Item 5): Several residents spoke in opposition, citing concerns about lot size, noise, rats, and that the area is not farm country. Matthew Grant, the applicant, argued for equal zoning rights as neighboring properties. A written comment from Steve Van Maren was read opposing the change. - General Citizen Comment: Longo Tukitoa presented her nonprofit providing home health care to low-income seniors. Henry Butters criticized the mayor for not admitting a mistake. Grant Howarth urged the council to designate January 16 as Freedom of Religion Day. - ADU Amendments (Item 8): Julie Hepworth supported ADUs on smaller lots for multi-generational living. Emma Glendie, a city planner, asked for separate ADU size rules rather than using accessory structure tables. Adele Clark supported less restrictive ADU rules to house her disabled veteran son. Discussion Items - Hagan Road Rezone (Item 5): Council debated whether to rezone three parcels (1.79 acres) from R-1-20 to R-1-20A. Some members supported it as consistent with the neighborhood and property rights; others opposed it because a prior council deliberately removed the agricultural designation and it would change expectations for neighboring homeowners. The motion to adopt Ordinance 26-56 failed on a 3-3 tie. - Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Items 6 & 7): The council considered a request to change the land use designation on 7.2 acres from Institutional to Medium Density Neighborhood and rezone from R-1-8 to PUD(12) for a townhome project (86 units) with a development agreement. The development agreement allowed up to 20% rentals (17 units) but no deed restrictions on future rentals by individual owners. Council members expressed concerns about rental percentages and the lack of deed restrictions. The motion to deny all three ordinances and resolution passed 4-2. - ADU Amendments (Item 8): The council considered amendments to Title 21 to allow detached ADUs per state law (effective October 1, 2026). Multiple amendments were voted on individually: - A motion to cap height at 15 feet failed (3-3). - A motion to set maximum height at 1.5 stories or 18 feet passed (4-2). - A motion to cap total gross square footage at 2,000 square feet passed (4-2). - A motion to eliminate parking reduction near transit passed (4-2). - A motion to allow two internal extended living areas (ELAs) if no external and lot ≥20,000 sq ft passed (6-0). - A motion to allow ADUs on 10,000 sq ft lots failed (3-3). - The final motion to adopt Ordinance 26-55 with all approved amendments passed (4-2). Key Outcomes - Hagan Road Rezone: Motion to adopt Ordinance 26-56 failed (3-3: Yes – Nicholl, Sharkey, Christensen; No – Stroud, Houseman, Dekeyzer; Excused – D'Sousa). The rezone is denied. - Canyon Gate Project: Motion to deny Ordinance 26-51 (GPA), Ordinance 26-52 (Rezone), and Resolution 26-84C (Development Agreement) passed (4-2: Yes – Stroud, Nicholl, Sharkey, Christensen; No – Houseman, Dekeyzer; Excused – D'Sousa). The project is denied. - ADU Ordinance 26-55: Adopted with amendments as described above (4-2: Yes – Stroud, Nicholl, Sharkey, Christensen; No – Houseman, Dekeyzer). The ordinance must be adopted prior to October 1, 2026. Council indicated openness to future adjustments. - Closed Session: Motion to convene closed session to discuss security systems passed (5-0). Meeting adjourned following the closed session at approximately 9:17 PM.

The Bozeman City Commission met on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Commission Room at City Hall. The meeting covered a special presentation on housing affordability civic dialogue, action items including a water adequacy ordinance and the Cattail Creek Corridor and Anchor Route Park Master Plan, and a pulled consent item regarding the Olympic Torch Relay. All votes were 5-0. Public comments addressed concerns about the Cattail Creek plan, the torch relay costs, and general safety. Consent Calendar - F.1–F.16 (except F.3): Approved unanimously (5-0). This included accounts payable, various professional services agreements, a resolution correcting resolution numbers, and final adoption of a text amendment to wetland and watercourse regulations. Item F.3 (Torch Relay Agreement) was pulled from consent and considered later as an action item. Public Comments & Testimony - Cindy Miller (Harvest Creek resident): Expressed concerns about the Cattail Creek Corridor plan, including removal of natural grasses, fire hazards, noxious weeds, and lack of HOA engagement. She requested that the Harvest Creek HOA board be involved in future planning. - Heather Higgs (Harvest Creek HOA): Representing 525 homeowners, she listed concerns about the boundary between irrigated lawn and native grasses, weed management, fire risk, and impacts on adjacent properties. She requested collaboration with the city on these issues. - Suki Nakamura (Bozeman resident, EV Board member): Speaking on the Torch Relay agreement, she questioned fiscal implications, noting the contract prohibits charging fees and the city has stated it cannot fully fund police and fire. She asked what Bozeman residents gain from the event. - Terry Lundsden (Bozeman resident, Urban Parks and Forestry Board chair): Expressed support for adopting the Cattail Creek Master Plan. - Ryan William Wilson (Harvest Creek resident): Supported the Cattail Creek plan, citing its similarity to the Gallagator Trail and the need for safe biking/walking routes. He also noted dangerous traffic conditions on Oak Street. Discussion Items - Special Presentation – Housing Affordability Civic Dialogue: Russia Chavez Perdinas (Civic Dialogues, powered by Change.org) presented results. The open phase received 193 ideas from 500+ residents. A lottery-selected panel of 100 residents, demographically representative of Bozeman, deliberated on housing policy options. Top priorities included reforming HOA covenants to allow ADUs (88% support), pre-approved pattern book for home plans (79%), fast-track permitting (72%), and a tourist/resort tax (71%). A workplan prioritized actions: immediate (pattern book, fast-track, HOA reform), near-term (MSU student housing partnership, low-interest loans, ADU incentives), and medium-term (tourist tax, down payment assistance). The city may request no-cost research support from Civic Dialogues. - Action Item I.1 – Water Adequacy Ordinance (Provisional Adoption): Director Sean Coates presented the ordinance to move water adequacy requirements from Chapter 38 (UDC) to Chapter 40 (Utilities Code) for housekeeping. No substantive code changes. Duplicate language will remain until a spring cleanup. Public comment was silent. Motion to provisionally adopt carried 5-0. - Action Item F.3 – Olympic Torch Relay Agreement (Pulled from Consent): Assistant City Manager Henderson noted the early stage of planning, with off-ramps, and that MSU may be a partner. Fiscally, typical city services (police, street closures) are absorbed in operations. Commissioner Sweeney raised concerns about staff burden and costs. Public comment raised concerns about waived fees and city trade-offs. Motion to authorize the city manager to sign the agreement approved 5-0. - Action Item I.2 – Cattail Creek Corridor and Anchor Route Park Master Plan: Parks staff (Mitch Overton, Addie Jaden) presented the plan, a 3.25-mile corridor from Davis Pond to Bozeman Ponds, serving 12,000 people within a quarter mile. Key features: unified trail, wayfinding, native vegetation, limited turf conversion, and phased implementation. Public comments raised concerns about HOA engagement, grass management, and weed/fire hazards. Commissioners discussed pickleball prohibition in the corridor, future engagement for site-specific design, and herbicide policies. Motion to adopt the resolution carried 5-0. - Appointments – Library Board of Trustees: Mayor Morrison disclosed a past professional relationship and campaign donation from applicant Amara Reese Hansel. Motion to appoint Amara Reese Hansel (short term ending June 30, 2027) and Emmy Chuck (full term ending June 30, 2031) approved 5-0. Key Outcomes - Consent Calendar: Items F.1 through F.16 (except F.3) approved 5-0. - Water Adequacy Ordinance: Provisionally adopted 5-0; will be duplicated in code until spring cleanup. - Torch Relay Agreement: Authorized City Manager to sign with LA28, 5-0. - Cattail Creek Master Plan: Resolution adopted 5-0; future site-specific engagement with neighborhoods planned. - Library Board: Appointments made 5-0. - Commission FYI: Only one board vacancy remains (Sustainability Board). Commissioner Sweeney requested a work session on the neighborhoods program and noted park distribution disparities in older urban areas.

The Oswego Village Board Committee of the Whole met on September 15, 2026, to receive the results and recommendations of the 2026 compensation and classification study conducted by Gallagher. The study, the first consultant-led effort since 2018 (with an internal review in 2022), aimed to ensure competitive, equitable, and transparent pay structures. Presenters included Deputy Village Administrator Gene and Gallagher Principal Consultant Zach Stolberg (participating electronically). The board discussed study findings, proposed pay structures, compression issues, and a recommended pay-for-performance system. No formal vote was taken; recommendations will be incorporated into the 2027 budget workshop and personnel policy revisions. Presentation and Discussion - Study Overview: The study followed best practices including job duty matching (not title matching), geographic adjustments, aging data forward, and a deep library of published surveys plus custom comparator data from 22 organizations. The classification phase identified 12 job families, 63 unique classifications, and 18 functions. No FLSA compliance issues were flagged. - Market Comparison Results: - Against the full market: Village pay at 25th percentile is 7% ahead, at median 4% behind, at 75th percentile 12% behind. - Against custom comparators only: Village pay is 6% behind 25th percentile, 14% behind median, 20% behind 75th percentile. - Pay structure analysis: Village minimums are 13% lower than full market, midpoints 4% lower, maximums 4% higher. For custom comparators: minimums 15% lower, midpoints 12% lower, maximums 11% lower. - Data was obtained for 87% of unique job titles covering 91% of employees. - Recommendations: 1. Adopt proposed pay structures (details to be finalized in budget workshop). 2. Adjust pay for compression and internal equity; bring employees below minimum to at least the new minimum (estimated cost 1.5% of payroll, primarily for hourly employees). 3. Implement pay discipline for employees above maximum using lump-sum payments rather than base salary increases. 4. Annual market-based review and proactive pay planning. 5. Adopt a pay-for-performance merit matrix combining cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and merit increases, with higher increases for employees below midpoint and high performers. - Discussion Highlights: - Compression was defined and identified as a concern, particularly in the police department paramilitary layers. - Trustee noted that raising below-minimum employees to minimum may not fully resolve compression if new hires enter at the same base, potentially disadvantaging longer-tenured employees. - Gene explained the proposed merit matrix: employees in lower quartiles of range with high performance receive larger total increases (COLA + merit), decreasing as they progress, to encourage career progression while retaining seasoned staff. - Bonuses (brighter performer up to $1,000, education up to $500, spot $50) are unique but not factored into market comparisons; they are primarily for non-union employees. - A question about vacancy rates and hiring difficulty led to clarification that such factors are addressed during implementation, not in the study data; the village retains flexibility to adjust grades based on recruitment needs. - Clarification that pay grades are based on job duties and qualifications, not tenure. Key Outcomes - The board received the presentation and engaged in detailed discussion; no action or vote was taken. - Staff will bring the Gallagher recommendations to the 2027 budget workshop for further deliberation and will prepare policy changes to the employee personnel manual. - The board acknowledged the work of Gene, Pam, and Maddie in supporting the study. - The Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at approximately 7:05 PM to proceed to the regular village board meeting.

Note: The agenda lists this meeting as September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The provided date for this summary is September 15, 2026. The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a work session to review the Nanahagan Brook wall replacement project and discuss potential data/analytics software for speed and traffic enforcement. The first item comprised a detailed presentation from the village engineer and project consultant; the second item was cut short due to technical difficulties with the police chief’s audio connection. Nanahagan Brook Wall Project Update - Presentation by: Village Engineer Anthony Carr and Steve Lauria, Senior Project Manager at Woodard and Kern (20 years of experience). - Project Scope: Replace approximately 535 linear feet of existing stone-and-mortar retaining wall with a pre-cast gravity retaining wall. Replace about 200 feet of utility pipe (water and sanitary lines) crossing beneath the brook. - Key Design Goals: Protect public safety (structurally deficient wall built over 100 years ago), improve hydraulic conductivity (faster water removal), stabilize the roadway, and minimize disturbance to natural resources. - Environmental Permits: Obtained New York State DEC permits (including joint permits with Army Corps and U.S. Fish and Wildlife), SHIPO clearance (no archaeological sensitivity), and compliance with SEQRA (Type II). Tree removal restricted to November 1 through March 31 to protect habitat. - Landscaping & Trail: Detailed landscaping plan developed with Conservation Advisory Council (CAC). Tree replacement ratio of 1.3:1 (net increase). A greenway trail upgrade (from former PCTV building to pool site – about a quarter mile) will be bid separately with a $19,000 state grant toward an estimated $40,000 cost. Trail material (asphalt vs. porous pavement) discussed but not finalized. - Bid Schedule: Bid documents (100% construction contract docs, specs, plans) ready for advertising October 5, 2026. Bids due Friday, November 13, 2026. Contract award targeted for the second meeting in November; contractor mobilization possible in December (weather permitting), with tree clearing starting in January 2027. Substantial completion required by December 1, 2027. Actual construction work (excluding tree clearing) estimated at about 4 months. - Base Bid & Alternate: Base bid covers the most critical wall section (Segment 1A). Alternate (Segment 1B) includes a less critical but still degraded section. If bids are favorable, the alternate may be added. Opinion of probable cost for base bid: approximately $2.5 million. - Funding: Bond authorization up to $3 million. A bond anticipation note (BAN) will be issued initially; permanent financing (likely combining this project with a future water tank replacement) expected in about two years. State grants: $200,000 for design and $500,000 for construction, secured with the help of State Senator Andrew Sturk Cousins. - Construction Disruptions & Improvements: Alternating one-way traffic on Lake Street (from Broadway to Back Lane) during active construction; road will be open overnight. New curbs, sidewalks, drainage improvements, and a box-beam guide rail (similar to Pleasantville State sidewalk) will be installed. The roadway will be milled and repaved curb-to-curb from Broadway to past Orback Lane. The former PCTV building site will not be disturbed; the existing concrete box culvert is stable and will be protected. - Board Questions: Trustees inquired about wall lifespan (engineer: well over 100 years), tree removal timing, and potential conflict with future work at the PCTV site (no conflict). The landscaping plan was not available on screen but will be circulated later. Traffic Enforcement Software Discussion (Incomplete) - Intended Topic: Discussion with Police Chief Kevin Gilmartin about data and analytics software for speed and traffic enforcement. - Technical Issue: Chief Gilmartin was present via Zoom but his audio failed repeatedly. Despite attempts to reconnect, the board could not hear him. After several minutes of fragmented and inaudible conversation, the discussion was abandoned for the evening. No substantive information was exchanged, and no decisions were made. Key Outcomes - The Nanahagan Brook wall project will proceed to advertisement for bids on October 5, 2026. The board received the update and expressed no opposition. - The traffic enforcement software discussion will likely be rescheduled to a future meeting due to the technical failure. - No formal votes were taken; work sessions are generally for discussion and direction.