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City Council Meeting - June 29, 2026 6:00PM

Published: Jun 29, 2026

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Transparency And GovernanceOther

Council Reschedules August Meeting and Cancels Early July Meeting

The council voted to reschedule their August 17th meeting to August 24th due to the Electra Cities Conference, ensuring sufficient attendance for a quorum and effective meeting [cite: 393-406]. Additionally, the council decided to cancel the July 6th meeting and consolidate business into a single meeting on July 20th, as two members would be absent [cite: 417-432, 451-455].

Hiring & ProcurementOther

Condolences Extended for Passing of Community Member John McIntyre

Council Member Hall expressed condolences and prayers to the John McIntyre family following his passing [cite: 495-497]. John McIntyre was described as a friend and a deeply involved community member who served on various city boards for many years [cite: 496-498].

Budget & FinanceAll

Consent Agenda Approved, Including Budget and Capital Project Items

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions and ordinances related to budget items and capital projects. These included electric rates, street assessment rates, electric utility service fees, salary schedules, landfill fees, and appropriations for fleet maintenance, fire station four design, and city hall safety improvements, all funded by PFAS money [cite: 352-367, 386, 388].

Hiring & ProcurementOther

Jeffrey Flake Appointed Interim Chairman of ABC Board

The council discussed and appointed Jeffrey Flake as the interim chairman of the ABC board until a third member is found to decide on a permanent chairman [cite: 12-20, 25]. This appointment follows the passing of a valued member of the ABC board [cite: 12-13, 16, 495-497]. Council Member Aldridge made the motion, seconded by Council Member Hall [cite: 23, 27, 39].

Community DevelopmentOther

Update on Paving Operations, 4th of July Celebration, and 'Wampus Cat City Night'

The council received an update on the city's paving operations and information regarding an upcoming annual 4th of July celebration at Don Montgomery Park featuring a baseball game and fireworks [cite: 459-465]. There was also discussion about a 'Wampus Cat City Night' for city staff and council members' friends and family to attend a game for free, with the date set for July 16th [cite: 466-487].

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