Meeting Summary
The City Commission approved the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, a contract for the Community Center roof replacement, and a design contract for renovations at Woodland Veterans Park and Kidspace Park. They also authorized the sale of surplus city property and acknowledged positive sales and use tax reports. Public comments included appreciation for a new park and concerns regarding a proposed Broadway biker lane.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Agenda
05:00All items on the consent agenda were approved without individual discussion.
Surplus Property Resolution
10:20A resolution was approved to declare certain city items as surplus property and authorize their sale or disposal.
Exhale Auction Agreement
11:40An agreement with Exhale Auction for the sale of surplus city property was approved.
2019 Comprehensive Plan
13:00The 2019 Comprehensive Plan was adopted as a guiding document for the city's development over the next 15-20 years.
Community Center Roofing Project
15:30The contract for the Community Center roof replacement project was awarded to Quality Homes Incorporated for $26,988.
Park Design Contract
17:00A $207,500 contract with Planning Design Group for engineering plans for Woodland Veterans Park and Kidspace Park renovations was approved.
Upcoming Community Events
Downtown Carnival
Carnival setting up downtown, expecting large turnout.
Salvation Army Spaghetti Day
Halloween Town at the Expo
Phenomenal turnout, plans already being made for next year.
Financial Matters
Surplus Property Sale
Resolution to declare certain city items as surplus and authorize their sale or disposal.
Exhale Auction Agreement
Agreement for auction services for surplus property; fees are 10% for items under $1000, with no fee for items over $1000 (buyer pays 10%).
Community Center Roofing Project
Contract awarded to Quality Homes Incorporated for the roof replacement.
Park Design Contract
Contract with Planning Design Group for engineering plans for Woodland Veterans Park and Kidspace Park renovations.
Monthly Sales Tax and Budget Report
Sales tax was 8.33% above projected for the month and 3.78% above for the year. Use tax was 72% higher than projected. General fund has 75% available budget, SMA has 71-72% available.
Public Comments
Two citizens spoke. One expressed gratitude for the city's efforts in the Lions Club Park grand opening. The other raised concerns about a proposed biker lane on Broadway, requesting a public meeting to discuss potential impacts on property values, parking, and existing sidewalk issues.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Further discussion and potential action on the proposed Broadway biker lane.
- Annual review and updates for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan.
- Construction of Woodland Veterans Park and Kidspace Park renovations (expected late next year).
Announcements
- Discussion of vacancies on various city boards and committees, encouraging citizens to apply.
- Compliments to city staff for providing detailed budget reports.
- Acknowledgement that financial reports are available to the public.
Agenda Summary
Citizens Participation
Opportunity for citizens to address the commission on various topics.
Consent Agenda
Approval of routine administrative items grouped for a single vote.
Discussion of Board Vacancies
Review of current vacancies on various city boards and committees, encouraging citizen applications.
Resolution to declare certain items surplus property and authorizing sale of said items at auction or disposal at the city's discretion
Declaring city property no longer needed as surplus for public auction or disposal.
Discussion consideration possible action to approve an agreement with Exhale Auction to auction surplus city property
Approval of a contract with Exhale Auction for the public sale of surplus city property.
Discussion consideration possible action to approve the 2019 comprehensive plan
Approval of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, a long-term roadmap for community development.
Consider bids request for qualifications RFQ Community Center riffing project
Awarding a contract for the Community Center roof replacement project.
Discussion consideration possible action to approve contract with Planning Design Group for engineering plans for Woodland Veterans Park and Kidspace Park
Approval of a contract for design and engineering plans for renovations at Woodland Veterans Park and Kidspace Park.
Acknowledged monthly sales tax and budget report
Review and acknowledgement of the city's monthly sales tax and budget performance.