Common Council Tuesday, July 21, 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.American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Award.

2. b.2027 Budget Process and Approval Schedule.

3. c.Reappointment of Carla Zacharias to the Police and Fire Commission. (5-year term)

7.Consent Agenda.

1. a.Approve the Common Council Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026. 

2. b.Approve the Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026. 

3. c.Approve the Health and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026. 

4. d.Approve the Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026.

5. e.Receive and place on file the Plan Commission Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2026.

6. f.Receive and place on file the Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026. 

7. g.Fire Report for June 2026. 

8. h.Ambulance Report for June 2026. 

9. i.Police Report for June 2026. 

10. j.Code Enforcement Report for June 2026. 

11. k.Clerk-Treasurer's Daily Deposit Report for June 2026. 

12. l.Court Report for June 2026. 

13. m.Building Inspection Report for June 2026. 

14. n.Approve the Solicitor License. 

15. o.Approve the amplified noise request to Dolores Villagomez Martinez for a wedding on June 5, 2027, from 8AM-10PM.

16. p.Bills Payable.

8.Reports of standing and special committees.

1. a.Operator (Bartender) Licenses.

9.Reports of City officers.

1. a.Municipal Leadership Committee Mayor/City Admin.

2. b.Update Regarding Uptown Site.

3. c.Amendment to Lease and Memorandum of Understanding for Public Safety Radio Communications Tower - 809 Boyd Avenue.

4. d.High Pointe Meadows Preliminary and Final Plat.

10.Presentation of ordinances and resolutions.

1. a.Resolution 2026-5522 Resolution Accepting High Pointe Meadows Subdivision Phase 1 Preliminary Plat.

2. b.Resolution 2026-5523 Resolution Accepting High Pointe Meadows Subdivision Phase 1 Final Plat.

3. c.Ordinance 1959-2026 Ordinance Amending 9.01 - Offenses Against State Laws Subject to Forfeiture.

4. d.Ordinance 1960-2026 Ordinance Amending 25.04 - Penalty Provisions.

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

12.Closed session.

1. a.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to State Statue 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 - 101 Oak St - Riverview Middle School Property.

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

3. c.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 - Speedway Lane Property and Ridgecrest Drive Property.

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

5. e.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 – New Prosperity Center Lot 7.

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

7. g.Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to State Statute 19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved - Fox Shores.

8. h.Return to Open Session for possible action.

13.Adjourn.

14.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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16.MEETING ACCESS INFORMATION:

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