The Public Meeting Index

The Waconia City Council met on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM. All council members were present: Mayor Tim Litfin and Council Members Nick Gleason, Jeff Grengs, Jacob Coleman, and Derek Siddons. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Evercyn Dawson, a 2nd grader from St. Joseph's Catholic School who introduced herself as the National American Miss Minnesota Princess. (The meeting was held on a Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday.) Consent Calendar The Council approved the Consent Agenda unanimously (5-0). The 13 routine items included: - Approval of the August 17, 2026, City Council minutes. - Approval of September 8, 2026, expenditures. - Pay requests for Downtown Reconstruction Phase 3 (No. 8) and Phase 4 (No. 4) with GMH Asphalt Corporation. - State Aid Variance Request for Carver County CSAH 10 project (Resolution 2026-198). - Final plans and authorization to bid for TH 5 Phase 2 and 5th St Reconstruction projects (Resolutions 2026-199, 2026-200). - Testing Services Contract for Water Treatment Plant No. 4 (Resolution 2026-201). - Waconia Business Park Small Area Plan with TC2 (Resolution 2026-202). - Roadway Easement for Elm Creek Ridge (Resolution 2026-203). - WOODLAND TRAIL Final Plat for Tamarack Land LLC (Resolution 2026-204). - Statement of Work with LOGIS for permitting software upgrade. - Exempt Raffle Permit for Carver County Pheasants Forever (Resolution 2026-205). - Temporary On-Sale Liquor License (Resolution 2026-206). Public Hearing – 2026C Debt Issuance A public hearing was held for the issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds not to exceed $4,000,000 to fund the Public Works storage facility. Finance Director Joel Merry and Todd Hagen of Ehlers & Associates presented the required findings. The reverse referendum period ends October 8, 2026. No public comments were received. The Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-197 giving preliminary approval (5-0). Council Business Old Fire Station – Request for Qualifications Community Development Director Lane Braaten presented the draft RFQ for the property at 26 Maple Street South (the old fire station). The RFQ seeks proposals for reuse or redevelopment of the B2-zoned site. An optional property tour is set for September 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Mayor Litfin confirmed the city is not obligated to accept any proposals. The Council approved the draft RFQ and directed staff to publish it (5-0). Staff Reports Fire Chief Justin Sorenson announced an open house at the fire station on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Board Reports - Sergeant Jon Howard (Carver County Sheriff's Office): Presented summer 2026 statistics for Waconia. Major (A) offenses totaled 64 (21% of county total). Lesser (B) offenses totaled 25 (20% of county total). Non-criminal calls totaled 889 (over 20% of county). Traffic stops numbered 738, including 64 e-bike stops. Sergeant Howard detailed ongoing e-bike enforcement, including citations and following minors home to educate parents. He noted a specific issue near the ice arena where students park e-bikes before walking to school, which prohibits e-bikes on its property. Council Member Coleman expressed strong public support for the department's enforcement efforts. - Mayor Tim Litfin: Reported attending the funeral of community volunteer Fred Bleedorn. On September 1, he presented to the Carver County Board of Commissioners, where the preliminary 2027 County budget was revealed to be $198,989,816, with an 8.5% levy increase to $87,773,855. During the "Mayor Is In" session on September 2, residents raised concerns about confusing speed limits on Waconia Parkway North and youth e-bike regulations. At the Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connection on September 3, members expressed satisfaction with the downtown reconstruction project. Key Outcomes - Resolution 2026-197: Adopted, granting preliminary approval for $4,000,000 in Capital Improvement Plan bonds for the Public Works storage facility. - Consent Agenda: Unanimously adopted, authorizing 13 routine approvals and resolutions. - Old Fire Station RFQ: Unanimously approved and authorized for publication. - Closed Session: The Council voted unanimously to enter a closed session at 6:45 PM under Minnesota Statute 13.05, Subd. 3(c)(3) to discuss the potential purchase of property PID 090240110 at 9725 Airport Road. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM, to be followed by a work session on the 2027 preliminary budget.

The Cocoa City Council met on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 65th Stone Street, downtown Cocoa Village. The meeting included agenda modifications, public comments, approval of consent items, public hearings on zoning and lighting ordinances, and council business items. Key topics included a failed motion to move the Juni Rios Park project to the current agenda, approval of several ordinances and subdivisions, and a first reading of an artificial lighting nuisance ordinance. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the special meeting of July 7, 2026, and the regular meeting of July 14, 2026 (unanimous). - Councilmember Weeks moved to remove consent agenda items 1, 2, 6, and 7 to council business; the motion failed 2-3 (Weeks and Coss in favor; Mayor Blake, Deputy Mayor Goyons, Councilmember Hearn opposed). The remaining consent items were then approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Jennifer Corona (resident of St. Charles Street): Complained about excessive speeding on Hewlett Street, describing it as a "raceway." She requested speed bumps, increased police presence, or other traffic calming measures. Councilmembers responded by mentioning FLOCK cameras, speed tables, and the possibility of community petitions for traffic calming. - Alton Edmonds (Esquire): Expressed appreciation for the city manager's quick response regarding speed cushion installations. He noted that one cushion was installed on Barbara Jenkins Street as approved, but a second one was delayed due to construction in a subdivision. He thanked staff for the explanation. - A third speaker (name not captured) also addressed the council briefly. Discussion Items - Agenda Modification (Juni Rios Park): Councilmember Weeks moved to move the Juni Rios Park business item from the next night's budget meeting to the current agenda. She argued the funds were already approved ($300,000) and she wanted to proceed without the pavilion to keep costs under budget. Councilmember Coss seconded. City Manager Witten explained the item was originally placed on the budget agenda because it involved fund balances. Several councilmembers expressed concerns: Deputy Mayor Goyons opposed moving it, noting residents might want to speak on it tomorrow; Councilmember Hearn stated he was not in favor of any Juni Rios improvements until Stradley Park issues were addressed; Mayor Blake voted no, citing the need for due diligence and referencing the tax increase debate. The motion failed 2-3 (Weeks and Coss in favor; Mayor Blake, Deputy Mayor Goyons, Councilmember Hearn opposed). - Ordinance 13-2026 (Zoning Text Amendment RU2-15): A city-initiated amendment to clarify townhouse residential subdivision regulations, removing obsolete tree preservation language and resolving ambiguity between RU2-15 and RU2-25 standards within the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay. Staff recommended approval. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments. The council approved the ordinance unanimously. - Ordinance 14-2026 (Large-Scale Comp Plan Text Amendment): An amendment to Figure FLU-1 to recognize RU2-25 as an applicable zoning district within the Medium Density Residential (MDR) future land use category, but only in the South of the Village subdistrict of the Cocoa Waterfront Overlay District, subject to the MDR's 15 dwelling units per acre density cap. Staff explained the amendment resolves an inconsistency that prevented development approvals for properties zoned RU2-25 within the overlay. The council approved unanimously. - Michael C. Blake Subdivision Final Plat: Approval of the final plat for 30 affordable single-family homes on approximately 2.56 acres in the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Area (between Mango, Valencia, and Blake Avenues). The project, by Lenar Homes, will provide homeownership opportunities for very low, low, and moderate-income households. Staff confirmed infrastructure and building permits are underway. Councilmember Weeks noted some homes remain unsold. The final plat was approved unanimously, subject to administrative and recording requirements. - Ordinance 15-2026 (Artificial Lighting Nuisance): First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13.5 of the city code to provide specific guidelines for artificial lighting as a public nuisance. The ordinance defines substantial and unreasonable illumination as determined from the perspective of an ordinary and reasonable person. Councilmember Weeks expressed concern about potential complaints against holiday lighting. City Attorney Garganisi clarified that mere visibility is not a violation; the standard is high. A public speaker suggested adding an exemption for Christmas and Halloween, but the attorney cautioned against it. The council approved the first reading 3-2 (Mayor Blake, Deputy Mayor Goyons, Councilmember Coss in favor; Councilmember Weeks and Councilmember Hearn opposed). - Jacobs Engineering Task Orders: Three task orders for program management, design, and construction support services for Cocoa Utilities' capital improvement programs (water supply, water treatment, and water/wastewater operations). Total value approximately $1.5 million. Councilmember Weeks questioned the need and cost; staff explained the orders are based on need and ensure continuity of services. After discussion, the first task order ($449,788 for water supply/treatment) was approved unanimously, followed by approval of the remaining two task orders (moved and seconded by Deputy Mayor Goyons and Councilmember Weeks) also unanimously. - Building Official Services Contract Extension: Approval of a one-year contract extension with Bruce D. Nelson, LLC for private building official services, not to exceed $160,000 for FY2027, subject to budget adoption. Approved unanimously. - Upstart Cocoa Forgivable Loan: Approval of $7,500 forgivable loan to Jessica Lee (Old Florida House) under the Upstart Cocoa Small Business Program, including reimbursement for business expenses during the Ignite 360 program. Approved unanimously. - Donation to ECAT Youth Alternatives Inc.: Approval of a $1,000 donation from councilmember allowances to ECAT Youth Alternatives Inc. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Agenda modification to move Juni Rios Park item failed (2-3). - Minutes of July 7 and July 14, 2026, approved (unanimous). - Consent agenda items (after removal motion failed) approved (unanimous). - Ordinance 13-2026 approved on first reading (unanimous). - Ordinance 14-2026 approved on first reading (unanimous). - Michael C. Blake Subdivision final plat approved (unanimous). - Ordinance 15-2026 approved on first reading (3-2). - Three Jacobs Engineering task orders approved (unanimous). - Building official services contract extension approved (unanimous). - $7,500 forgivable loan to Old Florida House approved (unanimous). - $1,000 donation to ECAT Youth Alternatives approved (unanimous). - Public hearing items for 3600 Grissom Parkway (comp plan amendment and rezoning) postponed to October 13, 2026.

The Menasha Common Council met Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the First Floor Conference Rooms, 100 Main Street, Menasha, Wisconsin. Mayor Hammond called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and all eight alderpersons were present. The council addressed tornado-recovery planning and financing, approved several routine actions, terminated the Flock Safety ALPR agreement, extended the 2027 budget calendar, and denied three claims against the city. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved the Common Council minutes of 8/17/26 and the Special Common Council minutes of 8/24/26 and 8/31/26 by voice votes. - Approved the Board of Public Works recommendation to pay Donald Hietpas & Sons Inc., Contract No. M0002-09-26-00105, 2026 Utility Reconstruction, in the amount of $327,042.36 (Payment No. 3), by an 8-0 roll-call vote. - No items were removed from the consent agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - Rachel Dowling (642 Depere Street, Menasha), Winnebago County Supervisor District 1, said canceling the Flock contract is a good step, but replacing it with Axion or another third-party surveillance vendor would only change the name on the contract; she stressed the need for strong safeguards whenever outside companies collect, store, analyze, or share resident information. She also asked that the Menasha Strong Recovery Plan include all Menasha residents and praised public works crews, noting that a plaque and design effort was already in process. - Kristl Laux (388 Nassau Street, Menasha), Winnebago County Supervisor District 2, thanked the Mayor and Chief of Police for withdrawing support for Flock, voiced concerns about other ALPR companies, and recommended an in-house solution so the Police Department could have a similar service. - Tim Jacobson (732 Paris Street, Menasha) spoke about his experience with the Department of Public Works, called the crew’s work incredible, and recommended a plaque honoring their commitment to the City during tornado recovery. - During agenda item N, Laux encouraged staff to schedule community meetings around other scheduled governmental meetings. - Eli Wickman (700 Tenth Street, Menasha) thanked the Common Council for its Flock decision, opposed Flock and similar systems, and argued that third-party license plate data collection would be unacceptable if done by a person photographing every vehicle. Presentations - Hindu Temple of North East Wisconsin representatives Dr. Richa Aggarwal and Shakti Shukla presented a $10,000 check to the City for tornado relief, raised through the temple’s fundraiser. The Mayor said the funds would be directed to community recovery efforts. - Community Development Director Andrew Dane presented the Menasha Strong Recovery Plan. He described resident uncertainty about neighborhood trajectory, floodplain and zoning questions, financial burdens, loss of tax base, loss of tree canopy, and deteriorated waterways. The plan’s goals include helping residents remain in the area, rebuilding the commercial district, establishing clear neighborhood direction, streamlining permitting, addressing infrastructure, restoring the tree canopy, and cleaning waterways. The Redevelopment Authority would lead the effort, supported by a Business Advisory Group and a Neighborhood Advisory Group, with community engagement through open houses, surveys, focus groups, and a story map. Dane said about 450 Menasha properties are in the floodplain and a DNR floodplain Q&A was planned. He proposed completing the plan by the end of the year and adopting it in January. - In response to questions, Dane said alderpersons could nominate residents from impacted districts to the advisory group; zoning code changes would be handled separately at the staff level; and residents rebuilding on the same footprint may still be able to do so under grandfathered zoning. - The council accepted the presentations, minutes, and communications report by voice vote. Action Items - Approved 8-0 the temporary expansion of licensed premises for Stone Toad (1109 Oneida Street) on September 13, 2026. - Approved 8-0 the alcohol license transfer from Steven Szymanski, DBA Club Tavern, to Club Cat, LLC, DBA Club Tavern (56 Racine Street), for Class B intoxicating liquor and Class B fermented malt beverages, with Kelly Bartelme as agent. - Approved 8-0 accounts payable and payroll for the term 8/14/26–9/3/26 in the amount of $5,124,749.89. - Approved 8-0 a motion supporting the Menasha Strong Recovery Plan initiative. - Approved 8-0 the tentative collective bargaining agreement between the Cities of Neenah and Menasha and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 275. Mayor Hammond received unanimous consent to suspend Common Council rules for committee recommendations. - Approved 7-1 a motion authorizing the City Attorney to take steps to terminate the City’s relationship with Flock Safety; Ald. Marshall voted no. Discussion included concerns about ALPR surveillance, data sharing, misuse, and safeguards across all city systems. Ald. Rand said the standard applied to Flock should apply across city government and noted an officer was found misusing Flock within two months of his earlier concerns. Chief Albrecht said the decision was vendor-specific, that he still supports ALPR technology, and that safeguards and audits are needed. He stated cameras would be removed after a 30-day notice, officer access was stopped, monthly audits found no improper searches, and the City is not aware of any Menasha data being improperly shared. Ald. School opposed ALPR technology generally; Ald. Hale said the city should not support replacing Flock with a similar system without broader discussion; Ald. Marshall said cameras are common and the decision is a balancing act. Mayor Hammond said the decision was specific to Flock and stated a personal position opposing ALPRs. Ordinances and Resolutions - R-31-26, waiving building, zoning, and demolition permit fees for storm-related repairs, was approved as amended 8-0. The amendment changed line 3 to state the fee waiver remains in effect through the end of January 2027, officially expiring January 30, 2027. - R-33-26, authorizing financing for costs incurred from the July 2026 tornado event in the amount of $5,000,000, was approved 8-0. Director Sassman said Community First Credit Union offered an 18-month, 0% interest loan to be repaid with expected FEMA reimbursements; if FEMA funding is not available, the City would consider rolling the loan into long-term financing. Menasha Utilities might later need part of the proceeds, and a formal borrowing resolution would be brought to the next council meeting. - R-34-26, extending the distribution date of the 2027 proposed budget, was approved as amended 8-0. The successful amendment, approved 6-2 with Ald. Perkins and Ald. Grade voting no, rescheduled 2027 budget review sessions from November 5, 6, 12, and 13 to November 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2026, to provide adequate review time after the October 26 budget distribution date. Staff said the extension was needed because of tornado-related delays and the goal was still to adopt the budget at the second council meeting in November. Appointments - Approved Interim City Attorney James Walsh, effective 9/21/2026. - Accepted the resignation of Matt Larsen from the Fox Cities Transit Commission. - Approved Mayor Hammond’s appointment of Andrew Dane to the Fox Cities Transit Commission for the term 9/9/2026–4/30/2029. Discussion noted the statutory obligation and time commitment. Claims Against the City - The council voted 8-0 to adjourn into closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) to consult with legal counsel about claims filed by Steven G. Burow, Jeff and Deanne Strasser, and Logan and Danielle Meyer, all related to the April weather event. The council reconvened by an 8-0 vote and voted 8-0 to deny all three claims. Key Outcomes - Approved all agenda action items except the Flock Safety termination motion, which passed 7-1, and the R-34-26 budget-schedule amendment, which passed 6-2. - Next steps include giving Flock Safety a 30-day notice and preparing a termination/non-appropriation resolution; bringing the formal $5,000,000 borrowing resolution and promissory note to the next council meeting; continuing Menasha Strong Recovery Plan community engagement; and rescheduling the 2027 budget review sessions.

The Scottsbluff City Council met in regular session at 6:00 PM on September 8, 2026, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2525 Circle Drive, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The council approved the East Overland Park playground bid, utility fee updates, the police retirement plan amendment, the 2026-2027 pay resolution, union wage contracts, and a wireless lease renewal. Several ordinances were presented on first or second reading without a recorded vote in the available transcript. No minutes were available in the source material; this summary is based on the agenda and transcript. Consent Calendar - The agenda listed routine consent items, but the transcript does not record discussion or action on them. These items included: approving the August 31, 2026 Special and Regular Meeting minutes; setting a September 21, 2026 public hearing for a Class D Liquor License for Sanch’s Liquor, LLC, 1311 East Overland; setting a September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM public hearing for the final FY 2026-2027 tax request; acknowledging and withdrawing a liability claim from Valley Catholic Men’s Association at 1719 1st Ave.; and considering city claims. Public Comments & Testimony - No citizen comments were made under Item 5, Citizens with Business Not Scheduled on the Agenda. Discussion Items - East Overland Park Playground Bid: Staff described the proposed Miracle Playsystems III, Inc. playground structure for East Overland Park, which included the structure, swings, and a saucer swing. Staff said the existing sand surfacing meets fall-safety requirements, the equipment is powder-coated, color schemes are selectable, and city crews can install it as a winter project. The bid came in well below comparable quotes and included pre-shipping, saving about $6,000. - Alarm Systems Ordinance – First Reading: Fire department personnel presented an ordinance amending city alarm code for both fire and police systems. The main change removes references to the county communication center because the county stopped monitoring alarm systems on July 1, 2026. The county’s monitoring software was described as outdated and not meeting current UL standards, and upgrading was costly. Monitoring will shift to third-party private companies that businesses will pay directly. Staff said fire alarm malfunction calls are fewer than 10 per year and saw no need for a false-alarm fee structure for fire alarms. No motion or vote is recorded in the transcript. - Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Bonds – First Reading: Scott King of Piper Sandler presented an ordinance authorizing up to $2.35 million in General Obligation Highway Allocation Fund Pledge Bonds with a planned five-year amortization, similar to the 2018 bonds. Expected true interest cost is around 3.9%, with a planned deposit of $2,213,520 and final maturity in December 2031. The bonds would be bank-qualified, and the city would remain under the $10 million annual tax-exempt bond limit. Projected street improvements include East Overland from 21st to Highway 26, West Overland from Broadway to Avenue B, concrete work at Avenue and the railroad tracks, and 2027 Street and 21st Avenue. Estimated new bond payments are about $500,000 per year, compared with $455,000 per year on existing bonds and about $2.1 million per year in average gas tax receipts. No vote is recorded in the transcript. - FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance – Second Reading: Staff presented the annual appropriation ordinance. Most budget items increased about 3%, an inverted number in the wastewater section had been corrected, and the budget was described as balanced. The budget anticipates possible grant or ballot funding, including $4 million for Safe Streets for All and LB 357 projects such as the Aquatic Center and Senior Center. No vote is recorded in the transcript. - Utility User Fees Ordinance – Third Reading: The ordinance updates water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste collection fees. The council approved it on a recorded roll-call vote. - Police Officers’ Retirement Plan – Third Amendment: The amendment aligns the plan with state legislation signed in April and effective October 1. It gives police officers additional withdrawal options, including partial payments in an amount and frequency selected by the participant. The council approved the resolution. - 2026-2027 Pay Resolution: Human resources staff presented a wage study in which all 136 employees receive a 3% raise. Pay grades were extended, a handful of employees were adjusted laterally, and no employee lost money or was redlined. State statute requires a 70% job match with comparison cities and a salary scale between 98% and 102% of the comparative midpoint. The council approved the resolution. - Firefighters Local 1454 Contract: The full contract negotiation resulted in a 3% wage increase and housekeeping changes, including clarifying the $50,000 life insurance benefit. The council approved the three-year contract. - Firefighters Local 1454 Article VIII Wages: The FY 2026-2027 wage attachment was approved with a 3% increase. - Police Officers’ Association Article XXI Wages: The amended wage article for the police officers’ contract, which is in its second year of a three-year term, was approved with a 3% increase. - IBEW Local 1597 Schedule A Wages: The amendment covering maintenance, public works, and parks employees was approved with a 3% wage and insurance adjustment. - Telecom West Lease Renewal: The council approved renewal of the lease agreement with Telecom West, Inc. for the wireless antenna system on the Airport Water Tower. Staff reported that the owner is not renewing at the cemetery tower due to a lack of customer base and competition with Starlink, and that the airport tower equipment will continue serving rural Wi-Fi customers. The owner will remove the cemetery tower equipment. - Council Reports: Council members provided brief informational updates, including a mention of an upcoming Thursday event and progress on Waste Connections service. Key Outcomes - Approved the East Overland Park playground structure and equipment bid to Miracle Playsystems III, Inc. for $41,271. - Approved the third reading of the utility user fees ordinance updating water, sewer, stormwater, and solid waste fees. - Approved the Third Amendment to the Police Officers’ Retirement Plan and Trust and authorized the Mayor to sign the resolution. - Approved the 2026-2027 Pay Resolution, giving all employees a 3% raise. - Approved the Scottsbluff Firefighters Local 1454 contract and its Article VIII wages for FY 2026-2027. - Approved the amended Article XXI wages with the Police Officers’ Association for FY 2026-2027. - Approved the Schedule A wages amendment with IBEW Local 1597 for FY 2026-2027. - Approved the Telecom West, Inc. lease renewal for the Airport Water Tower wireless antenna system. - Adjourned without recorded opposition. Items Without a Recorded Vote - The transcript does not record a vote or motion on the alarm systems ordinance first reading, the highway allocation bond ordinance first reading, or the FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance second reading. The consent calendar also does not appear in the transcript.

The Greeley City Council met for a work session on September 8, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. The agenda included reports from councilmembers, an update from the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO), a detailed presentation on the police department's use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and drones, a downtown traffic circulation study, and the second quarterly capital improvement program (CIP) update. No formal votes were taken, but council provided consensus direction on several issues. Discussion Items Reports from Mayor and Councilmembers - Councilmember Johnny Olson provided a progress update on the U.S. 85 Bypass (Merge) project, reporting that governance, a project team managed by CDOT, and a CMGC contractor selection have been completed. Design and environmental assessment are advancing, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2027. - Councilmember Brian Rudy encouraged the community to visit the Greeley Museums to see the "Our History, Our Voice, Mexican American History Project" and "13-Minute Warning, Weld County in the Atomic Age" exhibits. NFRMPO & Air Quality Council Update - Hannah Friedman (Senior Transportation Planning Manager) introduced Elizabeth Relford (NFRMPO Executive Director). Relford presented on the Intermountain West Ozone Conference, a three-day event addressing the regional stagnation in ozone reduction despite significant local emissions controls. Councilmember Johnny Olson noted that approximately 68% of local ozone is transported from outside Colorado, with 38% created locally, criticizing the affordability impact of local regulations that fail to improve air quality. Councilmember Greg Huddleston questioned when the burden of cost should be reassessed instead of adding further regulations. Relford cited federal bills (Fire Act, FENCES Act) attempting to address this regulatory mismatch. Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) & Drones - Police Chief Turk and Commander Tanya Gutierrez presented on the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), funded by $2.3M from the .16 public safety tax and a $300K DOJ grant. The RTIC operates 94 ALPR cameras (Flock Safety) with a 30-day retention policy, shared with 91 agencies. ALPRs assisted in 19 arrests and the arrest of 31 individuals associated with stolen vehicles. A 58% decrease in vehicle thefts was noted between 2024 and 2025, though the chief cautioned that a direct causal link could not be proven and stated a belief that the technology acts as a deterrent. A pilot gunshot detection program (Raven) is being discontinued due to poor return on investment. - Drone as First Responder (DFR) program: Since March 2026, 1,600 flights were logged, with drones arriving first on scene for 74.6% of priority calls and assisting in 201 police incidents. - Council Deliberation: Councilmember Craig Huddleston expressed privacy concerns, stating he was "of the Benjamin Franklin point of view, giving up essential liberty for temporary safety," and recommended exploring data storage alternatives to Flock Safety. Councilmember Johnny Olson advocated for a city ordinance with clear retention and access rules to protect against future misuse. Councilmember Melissa McDonald requested stricter, monthly audits and questioned accountability across shared agencies. Councilmember Ryan Roth asked about the deterrent effect and outcomes in communities that abandoned the technology. Consensus emerged for the police department to tighten internal policies and for the city council to draft an ordinance codifying rules for ALPR and drone use, including penalties for misuse. Downtown Traffic Circulation Plan - Seth Sorneson (Public Works) presented two options for converting 9th and 10th Streets to two-way traffic. Option 1 (Staff Preferred) featured two lanes (one each direction), a center turn lane, and parallel parking. Option 2 featured three lanes, a center turn lane, and angled parking. - Council Deliberation: Councilmember Deb DeBoutez prioritized pedestrian and cyclist safety, advocating for dedicated bike lanes. Councilmember Johnny Olson argued the streets are Major Arterials requiring throughput, strongly supporting Option 2 to avoid future congestion. Councilmember Melissa McDonald questioned the necessity of on-street parking given existing garages. Council provided consensus direction toward Option 2 (maximizing traffic flow) and directed staff to explore integrating bike lanes by reducing lane or sidewalk widths. If bike lanes cannot be accommodated, council preferred parallel parking over angled parking. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update - Caitlin Myers reported year-to-date capital spending reached $141M, up $85M since May. The portfolio includes 345 projects. Specific projects: Wastewater Treatment Plant ($12.5M spent), 0 & 59th Ave road project (substantial completion), and UCCC improvements. Brett Neighbor introduced a new risk-based asset management framework to shift from reactive "worst-first" maintenance to proactive investment. - Council Deliberation: Councilmember Greg Huddleston questioned the objectivity of the new risk scoring matrix. Councilmember Johnny Olson expressed frustration with project schedule delays, citing multi-year overruns on the Highway 34 pedestrian crossing and 59th & O Street, urging staff to improve scope, schedule, and budget tracking. He stressed the importance of proactive asset maintenance. Key Outcomes - ALPR/Drone Policy: Council directed the police department to review and tighten internal policies and initiated the drafting of a city ordinance to govern data retention, access, system oversight, and accountability, including potential penalties for misuse. - Downtown Traffic Design: Council selected Option 2 (two lanes in one direction, one in the other) with a center turn lane as the preferred baseline. Staff will attempt to include bike lanes via lane width reduction, defaulting to parallel parking if necessary. - CIP & Asset Management: Council emphasized the need for better project scope, schedule, and budget tracking. Staff is implementing a risk-based asset management framework to improve long-term infrastructure planning and execution.

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Tarpon Springs, Florida, held its regular session at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in City Hall Auditorium. The meeting included proclamations, public comments, a consent agenda, two appointments, two ordinances, and board/staff comments. No minutes were available; this summary is drawn from the agenda and the meeting transcript. One agenda/transcript discrepancy was noted: the agenda listed the reflection by Pastor Curt Snare of St. Timothy's Lutheran, while the transcript identifies the speaker as Reverend Danny Bennett of the Great City Church. Call to Order, Reflection, and Proclamations Mayor John Koulianos called the meeting to order, and roll call showed Mayor Koulianos, Vice Mayor Kulyas, Commissioner Eisner, Commissioner Banther, and Commissioner Weaver present. After the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, the mayor read two proclamations: National Service Dog Month and Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The mayor noted that approximately 350 dogs were used in rescue efforts on 9/11 and that most of those dogs died early. The proclamations were presented to Fire Chief Craig Meiser, Police Chief Jeff Young, Officer Tommy Wynn, Firefighter Kevin Scanlan, and the dogs Blaze, Atlas, and Siby. Public Comments & Testimony - Jennifer Hoyle, 1634 Seabreeze Drive, spoke as president of the GFWC Women's Club of Tarpon Springs, an organization she said has served the community for 134 years and represents 157 women. She said the August 25 commission meeting included degrading and demeaning behavior, asked commissioners to watch the full meeting, and urged them to model respectful disagreement. - Dina Mugros Biltrus, 49 West Center Street, said the board was focused on the wrong meeting; she argued the mayor should have intervened during the August 11 meeting, called for accountability and community healing, and suggested bringing in a counselor if needed. - Gary Posh, 1005 Spoontail Court, called the August 25 meeting a 'missed opportunity,' said the censure motion was extremely mild, and criticized board members who did not support it. He said failure to act was 'an absolutely terrible look' and that 'silence equals complicity.' He also reflected on 9/11, cited Atlas Surveillance.org as showing Tarpon Springs contracts with Flock Safety and Ademia for face recognition through the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, and urged transparency about who accesses and monitors Flock camera records and accountability for their use. He read Proverbs about gossip and conflict. Consent Calendar The consent agenda was approved unanimously by roll call vote without any item pulled. It included: satisfaction/release of liens; attorney fee invoice from Unice Salzman, P.A.; the 38th Annual Sponge Docks Seafood Festival special event; renewal of the security system contract; a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant for the North Disston Heights Water Main Renewal Project; a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery Grant; a Florida Division of Emergency Management Watershed Master Plan grant; a Pinellas County Community Development Block Grant subaward amendment; an amendment to Pinellas County Interlocal Agreement 1906; an increase to continuing survey services; an award for mobile communications services; renewal of financial advisory services; and an award for rugged Machine to Machine (M2M) gateway GPS routers, maintenance, service, and parts. Item 11, the City of Tarpon Springs and AdventHealth North Pinellas Memorandum of Understanding, was listed as deferred; the mayor noted it was deferred once again. Business Items - Holiday Meeting Schedule: The board approved moving the November and December 2026 regular meetings to the second and third Tuesdays of those months. After the vote, a commissioner clarified the dates are November 10 and 17 and December 8 and 15. The motion carried unanimously. - Library Board Appointments: The board voted unanimously to move current alternate members Marilyn Chapman and Deborah Seleekis into the regular member vacancies left by Sherry Patterson and Kathleen Kelly, and to appoint Julia Bodwell and Tammy Watcher as the new alternates. - Heritage Preservation Board Appointments: The board voted unanimously to reappoint regular member Phil Murzinski and alternate member Nita Protis. Ordinances & Resolutions - Ordinance 2026-15 (2nd Reading): The board approved unanimously regulations for safe operation of electric bicycles on city sidewalks, including high pedestrian activity zones, speed limits, special event restrictions, and penalties. The mayor said the ordinance is deliberately narrow while the county works on a broader ordinance, to promote continuity. A public commenter asked for stronger visibility requirements; Police Chief Jeff Young responded that lights are already required at night. Resident Anita Froze asked for larger signs and lights at trail crossings; the vice mayor noted FDOT has been unresponsive to requests for motion sensors or push-button improvements. - Ordinance 2026-16 (1st Reading): The board voted unanimously to approve amending the city code's qualifying dates for city commission candidates to meet charter deadlines for the next municipal election. City Clerk Irene Jacobs explained the change was needed because of charter changes. Mayor Koulianos noted the October 2 deadline is approaching and said he remains undecided about whether to run for mayor. The second reading is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Board and Staff Comments City Manager Mark Lecouris announced that the first public hearing on the budget would be held the following evening, that the budget is balanced and ready, and that police and fire union negotiations have been settled pending ratification. Mayor Koulianos took responsibility for not running the previous meeting well, said the board's real work is budget and ordinances, and asked for a future agenda item on data centers. The board voted unanimously to place an agenda item for discussion of a 12-month moratorium on data centers, with the caveat that it be scheduled for a lighter meeting to allow public input. Commissioner Weaver thanked the city manager, promoted the Cartin Tarpon poker run benefiting the Sheriff's Ranch, and described a cap-recycling project to make benches. Commissioner Eisner shared personal 9/11 memories, wished the community a sweet new year for Rosh Hashanah, and defended his record against accusations. Vice Mayor Kulyas said he had expected apologies from two commissioners, cited city attorney guidance that commissioner-to-commissioner issues should be placed on the agenda rather than raised in board comments, and referenced public records requests showing texts and phone calls among board members, urging avoidance of the appearance of conflict. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 5-0; item 11 remained deferred. - Holiday meeting schedule approved 5-0 (Nov. 10 and 17; Dec. 8 and 15). - Library Board appointments approved 5-0. - Heritage Preservation Board reappointments approved 5-0. - Ordinance 2026-15 (e-bike regulations) approved 5-0 on second reading. - Ordinance 2026-16 (qualifying dates) approved 5-0 on first reading; second reading set for Sept. 22, 2026. - Future agenda item on a 12-month data center moratorium approved 5-0.

The City of Bentonville held a combined Committee of the Whole and City Council meeting on September 8, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM. The Committee of the Whole session featured informational updates on the 2026 Impact Fee Study, the Arkansas Act 372 library law, and downtown parking. The City Council meeting that followed included a proclamation for IT Professionals Day, a consent agenda, two public hearings for utility easement vacations, and a heavily contested rezoning request for a property at 405 NW 5th Street, which ultimately failed. Consent Calendar - Routine approvals and unanimous actions included a proclamation for National IT Professionals Day, a $21,790.43 grant for the Fall Tree Giveaway, surplus vehicle declarations for police trade-ins, appointments to city boards, resolutions for infrastructure grants (Vaughn Road Improvements, Track 19 Acquisition, Turf Installation, McKissic Creek Restoration, Townbranch Sewer), and a utility board change order. The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a single roll call vote. Public Hearings & Testimony - Utility Easement Vacations (VAC26-0032 & VAC26-0033): Public hearings were opened and closed with no speakers from the public. The ordinances were subsequently passed unanimously. - Rezoning - 405 NW 5th Street (RZ26-0041): Multiple residents testified in opposition to the rezoning from R-1 to T4.2 Neighborhood Node. - Janice Summer (338 NW 5th St): Opposed the potential for a 4-story building (50ft) in a primarily 1-story neighborhood. - Eric Summer (338 NW 5th St): Argued against a 25% height increase over adjacent properties. - Sherry Adkins (409 NW C St): Described unresolved drainage issues from adjacent developments costing her thousands. - Any Davidson (403 NW C St): Cited stormwater damage to a previous neighbor and concerns over character. - Jeff Milligan (308 NW 4th St): Called the request “spot zoning” benefiting one developer without a site plan. - Keith Paul (303 NW B St): Requested T4.1 to match the existing neighborhood character. - Jeff Clapper (412 NW 5th St): Raised pedestrian safety issues for children walking to school. - Roland Smith / Kate McNeil (406 NW C St & 413 NW 5th St): Emphasized that street infrastructure, parking, and drainage were already strained. Discussion Items - 2026 Impact Fee Study: Colin McAweeney (Tischler Bice) presented a mid-cycle refresh. Key recommendations included a decrease in the single-family detached fee from $3,808 to $3,300, the removal of the Downtown Redevelopment District Exemption, and an inflation index. Councilmember Bill questioned trip generation data and the cost burden on new homes. Councilmember Cindy expressed support for replacing the downtown exemption with an affordable housing exemption. - Library Update - Arkansas Act 372: The Library Director briefed Council on the revived sections of Act 372. The law creates potential criminal penalties for librarians related to materials deemed harmful to minors and would require book challenge appeals to be heard directly by the City Council. Councilmembers expressed concerns about vague definitions and risks to staff, agreeing to await legal clarification before implementing major changes. - Downtown Parking Discussion: Staff reviewed parking code requirements and proposed moving forward with a comprehensive downtown parking study to evaluate supply, demand, management, and enforcement. Council supported pursuing the study and potentially adjusting parking minimums in the new Community Code. Key Outcomes - Rezoning Denied (RZ26-0041): A motion to approve the rezoning of 405 NW 5th Street from R-1 to T4.2 Neighborhood Node failed by a vote of 5-2. Councilmembers Hook, Sanchez, Patterson, Acree, and Rover voted against approval. Councilmembers Siva/Ziba and Suter/Tudor voted in favor. - Future Impact Fee Vote: The 2026 Impact Fee Study will be finalized and brought for a vote at a future meeting, alongside discussions on the Downtown Exemption and affordable housing. - Parking Study to Be Scoped: Staff will develop a scope, timeline, and funding strategy for a full downtown parking study. - Library Compliance Protocols: The City will update library policies as needed to comply with Act 372 pending state clarification, while working to shield staff from criminal liability.

The Bainbridge Island City Council met in Council Chambers and remotely on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm. All seven council members were present: Mayor Morwaki, Deputy Mayor Hytopolis, and Councilmembers Matthews, Fantroy-Johnson, Nelson, Land, and Schneider. The council approved the agenda 7-0, heard a land acknowledgement, and reported no conflicts of interest. Presentations - Welcome to City Manager John Mauro: The council welcomed John Mauro, who was in his first day in the role. Mauro previously served in Port Townsend and was recently elected chair of the Washington City County Managers Association. He expressed gratitude and eagerness to learn about the community. - Christy Shipman Retirement Proclamation: The council recognized Senior Accounting Technician Christy Shipman for 30 years of city service, including utility billing, support for audits without findings, and 11 years leading the wellness committee, achieving a 2% health insurance cost savings. The proclamation was approved unanimously. Shipman gave brief remarks thanking city staff. - Community Preparedness Month: The council proclaimed September 2026 as Community Preparedness Month. Emergency Manager Anne Lesage accepted the proclamation and encouraged residents to prepare for earthquakes, tsunami, severe storms, wildfire, and power outages. She invited the community to the annual Day of Preparedness on September 19 at Fire Station 21. - Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month: The council proclaimed September 15 through October 15, 2026 as Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month. The proclamation was presented to the Spanish immersion program teaching team from Ordway Elementary. Speakers highlighted the value of dual-language education and honoring diverse histories and contributions. - September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance: Councilmember Matthews read a proclamation designating September 11, 2026 as a Day of Service and Remembrance. She shared personal reflections on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The proclamation was accepted by American Legion Commander Matt Klauss, Police Chief Joe Clark, and Fire Chief Jared Moravec. A remembrance ceremony will be held at Fire Station 21 at 11:00 am on September 11. Consent Calendar - The council approved the consent agenda unanimously, including accounts payable and payroll, meeting minutes, project acceptance for the 2025 Annual Roads Project, the Ethics Board 2025 annual report and 2026 workplan, and Ordinance No. 2026-11 extending the Bonus Floor Area Ratio program sunset until June 30, 2027. Public Comments & Testimony - Hakuye Karen Vargas thanked the council and announced a September 13 emergency preparedness event at the Marvin Williams Center focused on public safety and emergency response for underserved, marginalized, and immigrant communities. - Stephen Hoskins, speaking remotely, welcomed City Manager Mauro and expressed support for Councilmember Nelson's leadership on upzoning High School Road to a base floor area ratio of 1.0. He cautioned against trimming the bonus FAR down to the functional maximum, saying it could repeat an April mistake and reduce capacity from voluntary inclusionary zoning. He urged the council to retain the Planning Commission's bonus FAR levels or use the safer full-extrusion FAR figures. - Ron, an audience member who did not give a last name, welcomed the new city manager but reminded the council about the groundwater management plan and Bainbridge Island's finite water resources. He said the current plan did not estimate water use from unused zoning capacity, expressed disappointment that the council did not more forcefully oppose Washington State Department of Commerce demands, and suggested that ADUs, as discussed on Vashon Island, would be a more appropriate approach. City Manager's Report - City Manager John Mauro gave a brief inaugural report, saying he felt grateful, inspired, eager to learn, and joked that he was sore from playing pickleball. Discussion Items Council Budget Priorities and Areas of Emphasis - Deputy City Manager Ellen presented the draft budget priorities and areas of emphasis. She asked the council to confirm the final language, clarify whether the utility infrastructure bullet should include wastewater or stormwater, and decide whether to add language on equity and climate lenses and implementation of the updated comprehensive plan. - Councilmember Fantroy-Johnson moved to add documented use of the equity lens and climate lens in city decision making toward these priorities. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Nelson dissenting. - After extended discussion, the council voted to add the word implement before groundwater management plan, passing 6-1 with Councilmember Fantroy-Johnson dissenting. - The council removed a proposed separate item on implementation of the updated comprehensive plan and directed staff to continue prioritizing the post-adoption/parking-lot list. - The council also amended the infrastructure priority to read water, stormwater, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure, retaining wastewater and adding stormwater. After a voice vote and vote-count clarification, the amendment passed with one abstention from Councilmember Land. - The council then adopted the amended list of budget priorities and areas of emphasis on a final 7-0 vote. Land Capacity Analysis and Comprehensive Plan Update - Interim Planning Director Emily presented the assumptions, consultant scope, and schedule for the land capacity analysis and comprehensive plan update. She corrected several items in the assumptions table and noted that the mandatory inclusionary zoning program is currently more favorable to developers than voluntary inclusionary zoning, so most developers are expected to use the MIZ. - Staff asked consultants LMN and Strategic Economics to model High School Road with a base FAR of 1.0 and bonus FAR alternatives of 2.0 and 3.0, with the 3.0 alternative tied to the higher 85% lot coverage allowed under the MIZ. The Planning Commission had recommended a 3.0 bonus FAR and 85% lot coverage in both High School Road and Ferry. - Staff also requested that environmental review begin using February data to determine whether a supplemental environmental impact statement is needed, because the February assumptions had more units and would help meet the critical path for adoption by the end of the year. - Councilmember Nelson moved to set the maximum bonus FAR in High School Road at 2.0, with 3.0 available only for mandatory inclusionary zoning projects, in both residential and mixed-use projects. Staff confirmed this matched the Planning Commission's intent, and the motion passed 7-0. - The council then directed the city manager to obtain the land capacity analysis and associated information based on the assumptions approved by the council as amended. That motion passed 7-0. Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Appointment - The council confirmed Laura Ryser as the city representative to the Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, with Adam Nebenzahl as the voting alternate. The motion passed 7-0. Announcements - Councilmember Land reported that the utility advisory committee subcommittee for the KPUD intertie is making progress and scheduled another Friday meeting. - Councilmember Matthews invited the public to the city booth at the farmers market on Saturday, where council members will play a budget game with residents to gather budget priorities. - The mayor reminded the community about the September 11 remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 21 at 11:00 am. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent agenda, including Ordinance No. 2026-11 extending the Bonus FAR program sunset. - Approved proclamations honoring Christy Shipman, Community Preparedness Month, Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, and September 11 as a Day of Service and Remembrance. - Adopted council budget priorities and areas of emphasis as amended, including an equity and climate lens commitment, implement groundwater management plan, and the infrastructure priority water, stormwater, wastewater, and sewer infrastructure. - Directed the city manager to obtain a land capacity analysis based on the amended assumptions, with a 2.0 maximum bonus FAR and a 3.0 bonus FAR limited to mandatory inclusionary zoning projects. - Confirmed Laura Ryser and Adam Nebenzahl to the Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

The St. Charles Parish Coastal Zone Advisory Committee (CZAC) convened on September 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting covered updates to the Lake Salvador Shoreline Protection Project, several Joint Permit Applications (JPAs), extensive revisions to Environmental Management Unit (EMU) goals and objectives, and the expansion of three lake-area EMUs. All votes were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approval of Previous Meeting’s Minutes: Motion by Landry, second by Giot; passed unanimously. - Motion to Deviate from Agenda: Moved Item 3 (Salvador Shoreline Update) to later in the agenda. Motion by Martinez, second by Babin; passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered during the public hearings for the two Joint Permit Applications (P20260662 and P20260677) or any other agenda item. Discussion Items - Manager’s Briefing – JPA Updates (Mr. Leday): - P20260662 (STATE) Troy Engineering Services, LLC: Proposal to drill six 3-inch soil borings and two CPTs up to 250 feet. Staff recommended an exemption because the activity occurs above 5 feet elevation and boring is exempt. No public comment; hearing closed. - P20260677 (STATE) Bridgeline Holdings, LP: Temporary support measures under a 16-inch natural gas pipeline to reduce unsupported span. The project received emergency authorization on July 15 and a coastal use permit was granted on September 1. Staff recommendation: NDSI (No Development, Significant Impact). Committee discussed the pipeline’s location near a control structure and canal. No public comment; hearing closed. - Last Month’s JPA Determinations: - P20260619 (STATE) Entergy Louisiana LLC: Removal of 5 wooden poles and installation of 7 new poles along CC Road. Determination: NDSI (not exempt due to access area). - P20260312 (STATE) St. Charles Parish Public Works: General maintenance of perimeter canals in Willowdale Subdivision. Determination: Coastal Use Permit (CUP) because the dredging activity is considered separate from routine maintenance. Discussion confirmed the targeted canal and that no mitigation costs are assessed pending habitat assessment. - Update on Recent Coastal Zone Activities (Mr. Leday): - The second solicitation period for CPRA Master Plan 29 has begun. Two St. Charles Parish projects—LaBranch Marsh Creation and the Lake Salvador Shoreline Protection Project—were accepted as candidate projects and move forward. The remaining small projects (Bayo Cuba shoreline, Cuba Island shoreline, Tank Pond shoreline, Salvador Hydrological Restoration) were grouped into one larger project due to scope. A meeting with CPRA later that afternoon would discuss next steps. - Salvador Shoreline Update (Chandler Malley, Royal Engineering): - The project is currently in the data gap analysis phase (building foundation for surveying, geotechnical work, and conceptual design). Goals: optimize resources, understand erosion drivers (wind, water data). Completion of this phase by mid-October 2026; design complete by July 2028. Committee asked about using lessons from prior projects; Mr. Malley confirmed numerical modeling and subsidence observations will be incorporated. No physical test site—modeling and analysis used. - EMU Goals and Objectives Updates (Mr. Leday): - Reviewed proposed changes to EMU 3 through 14. Only EMUs with proposed modifications were presented. All additions/changes were highlighted in yellow in the committee packet. Key changes included: - EMU 3 (East Laplace wetlands): Add Goal 5 to preserve and enhance remaining wetlands for drainage and flood storage. - EMU 4 (Bonnet Carré Floodway): Add Goal 3 to maintain floodway’s natural functions. - EMU 5 (New Sarpe Swamp): Replace Goal 6 with wording oriented toward maintaining natural sump areas. - EMU 6 (Ormond Swamp): Remove Goals 4 and 6, consolidate into a single new goal on maintaining natural drainage and sump areas. - EMU 8: Add Goal 13 on protecting and encouraging maintenance of natural drainage and wetlands. - EMU 9 and 10: Add Goal 6 on protecting wetlands and natural drainage. - EMU 11 (Alman Wetlands): Add Goal 4 on protecting wetland habitat and hydrological functions while allowing compatible uses. - EMU 12 (Salvador WMA): Replace Goal 3 (which focused on funding shoreline stabilization) with broader goal supporting coastal restoration and resilience. - EMU 13 (Cuba Island/Timken WMA): Add Goal 3 encouraging restoration projects that reduce erosion, restore habitat, and improve resilience. - EMU 14 (Davis Management Unit): Add Goal 6 on protecting wetlands and hydrological functions related to freshwater diversion operations. - Committee discussed enforcement mechanisms (coastal use permitting, zoning, code enforcement) and the relationship with the parish’s SHIELD plan. - EMU 15, 16, and 17 Expansion (Mr. Leday): - These three lake EMUs had been placeholders in the 2017 plan; the committee considered fully fleshed-out descriptions and goals. - EMU 15 (Lake Pontchartrain): Goals include protect wetland habitats, minimize erosion, encourage nature-based solutions, preserve hydrologic connectivity with LaBranche wetlands, limit development to water-dependent uses, maintain flood storage, and incorporate SHIELD priority projects. - EMU 16 (Lake Cataouatche): Similar goals with emphasis on connectivity within Barataria Basin, nature-based solutions, and flood storage. - EMU 17 (Lake Salvador): Additional goals on monitoring water quality and coordinated restoration initiatives. - Resolution 2026-2-RES-CZAC: Ms. Babin read the resolution supporting the updated EMU descriptions and goal changes. Motion by Landry, second by Giat; passed unanimously. - Announcements: - CWPPRA Technical Committee Meeting: September 10, Baton Rouge (livestream available). - St. Charles Parish Household Hazardous Materials Collection: September 12 (9 AM–1 PM) at two locations – St. Charles Parish Community Center (274 Judge Edward Dufren Parkway, Luling) and St. John the Baptist Parish Community Center (2900 US 51, La Place). Proof of residency required. - Cleanup at Bonnet Carré Spillway/Wetland Watchers Park: September 26, meeting at north boat launch near Norco (8:30–9 AM), cleanup until 11:30 AM. Joint event with Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Dow, and Army Corps. - LCP Training for coastal zone managers: September 30, online. - CWPPRA Task Force Meeting: October 8 at Army Corps office in New Orleans. Key Outcomes - Unanimous approval of previous meeting minutes and motion to deviate agenda. - No objections to the two JPAs (P20260662 exempt recommendation stands; P20260677 coastal use permit already issued). - Resolution 2026-2-RES-CZAC passed unanimously: adopted the updated goals and objectives for EMUs 3–14 and the full descriptions of lake EMUs 15–17. - Next steps: Data gap analysis for Lake Salvador Shoreline Project to be completed by mid-October 2026; design by July 2028. - CPRA process: Two projects (LaBranch Marsh Creation and Salvador Shoreline) advanced as candidate projects for Master Plan 29; remaining projects grouped into one larger proposal. - Meeting adjourned by motion (Babin, second by Culp) unanimously.