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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Council Approves Claims and Reviews May 2026 Financial Report
The City Council reviewed and approved claims and the financial report for May 2026. The claims included managed services, backup services, and the purchase of new computers, totaling $24,447.90. The financial report indicated the general fund was down approximately $500,000, largely due to a $350,000 transfer to the cemetery fund, but remained in good shape with over $10 million. Special projects were funded by ARPA and grants, while debt service and wastewater expenses were also noted. The compost facility purchases were split between wastewater and environmental services. The council also discussed the municipal equalization fund from the state, which is calculated based on mill levy and population, providing approximately $197,000 this year and an estimated $182,000 for the next fiscal year. The approval of the financial report passed with all council members present voting yes.
Board of Equalization Approves Special Assessment for Hazardous Tree Removal
The City Council convened as the Board of Equalization to conduct a public hearing and approve a special assessment for the removal of a hazardous tree at 2309 Avenue H. Complaints about the tree, a dead cottonwood, were received last fall, leading to multiple notices and an abatement posting. Following the property owner's lack of action, the city removed the tree in May at a cost of $2,550, contracted to GR Tree. The Board of Equalization moved to assess this cost to the property owner, with the ordinance to be passed by the City Council. The assessment was approved unanimously by the Board of Equalization members present: Phillips, Solomon, Stragger, Bidlack, and McHarrigan.
Council Awards Police Tow Contract to Bumper to Bumper
The City Council considered awarding a three-year police tow contract from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029. Two bids were received: one from the current provider and one from Bumper to Bumper Body and Paint. The Chief of Police recommended Bumper to Bumper due to serious concerns about the current provider's character, integrity, and reputation, as well as performance issues, specifically a 26% response time failure rate, with some responses exceeding 86 minutes. Bumper to Bumper previously held the contract from 2020-2023 without known issues. While Bumper to Bumper's base tow fee is higher ($175 vs. $80), their quote includes winching fees, whereas the current provider charges separately. The council motioned to approve the recommendation for Bumper to Bumper, with all council members present voting yes.
Council Updates Include Zoo Sculpture, Solar Array, and Community Events
Council members shared updates, including the upcoming installation of a large sculpture at the zoo, intended to fill a gap and enhance continuity in the zoo's layout. The community solar array is back online, with credits starting July 1st for shareholders. A council member attended the Welcoming Communities conference and highly recommended it. Information was shared about the upcoming Panhandle Multicultural Festival on June 27th and the comprehensive plan open houses on June 18th and 19th, soliciting public input. The council also discussed the placement and installation of the zoo sculpture, noting it would be installed without a crane.
Council Reviews Zoning Text Amendment for OMP District and Rezone Request
The City Council held a public hearing and considered two zoning-related items. First, a zoning text amendment to Chapter 25, Article 3, was discussed to add permitted uses to the OMP (Office and Professional) district, allowing for hotels, restaurants, and retail services and sales, while limiting automobile-related uses to conditional permits to prevent nuisance conditions. Hotels would have a maximum height of 45 feet, mirroring the C2 district. This amendment was inspired by developer input and aims to increase flexibility in the mixed-use district. Second, a rezone of proposed lots one and two, block one, B and B subdivision (northeast of Avenue M and West 27th Street) from agricultural to C3 (heavy commercial) was considered. This aligns with the comprehensive plan's call for automobile commercial use and the existing C3 zoning to the west. Both items received positive recommendations from the Planning Commission. The council also considered first readings of ordinances related to these changes and a hazardous tree assessment.
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