Common Council Tuesday, October 06, 2026 07:00 PM Council Chambers

1.In-Person and Remote Teleconference via ZOOM

2.Call to Order.

3.Roll call, one minute of silent prayer, Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.

4.Presentation of letters, petitions, remonstrances, memorials, and accounts.

5.Public appearances.

6.Business presented by Mayor.

  1. a.Permission to St. Ignatius for Christmas Tree Sales on the Famers Market Lot starting November 27 until sold. 

  2. b.Proclamation Recognizing Walk and Bike to School Day October 7, 2026.

  3. c.Proclamation Pedestrian and White Cane Safety.

  4. d.Reappointment of Barbara Timmons to the 1000 Island Environmental Center Committee (3-year term). 

  5. e.Reappointment of Charles West to the 1000 Island Environmental Center Committee (3-year term).

7.Consent Agenda.

  1. a.Approve the Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026.

  2. b.Approve the Finance and Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026. 

  3. c.Approve the Health and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026.

  4. d.Approve the Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2026.

  5. e.Approve the Common Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026. 

  6. f.Receive and place on file the Library Board Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026.

  7. g.Receive and place on file the 1000 Islands Environmental Center Committee Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026.

  8. h.Approve the Special Event application to St. Ignatius School for Trunk or Treat Event on 10.30.2026 from 5pm-7pm.

  9. i.Approve the Special Event and amplified noise application to Fox Family Endurance Events, Inc for the Fox Heritage Run on 4.31.2027 from 10am-7pm and 5.1.2027 from 6am-11am. 

  10. j.Approve the Temporary Class B License to Holy Cross Parish for Oktoberfest on November 1, 2026, from 10AM - 6 PM.

  11. k.Bills Payable.

8.Reports of standing and special committees.

  1. a.Operator (Bartender) Licenses.

9.Reports of City officers.

  1. a.Adult Family Home Special Exception History.

  2. b.Special Exception Request – Haven Heritage Adult Family Home.

  3. c.Consent and Vote of Property Owner for Amendment to Protective Covenants.

  4. d.Digital Accessibility Mandate & Records Compliance (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).

10.Alder requests for discussion at next Common Council meeting.

11.Closed session.

  1. a.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive bargaining reasons require a closed session – Commerce Crossing Business Park Parcel 322095503.

  2. b.Return to Open Session for possible action.

  3. c.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(e) for deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive bargaining reasons require a closed session – Holland Cold Storage Agreements.

  4. d.Return to Open Session for possible action.

  5. e.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session – River View Middle School.

  6. f.Return to Open Session for possible action.

12.Adjourn.

13.NOTICES

Common Council – Notice is hereby given this is a public meeting of the Common Council. As such, all members or a majority of the City’s Standing Committees will likely be in attendance. While members of the Common Council or any Standing Committees may participate in discussions, only the Common Council will take formal action.

IF REQUESTED THREE (3) DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING, A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE.


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