Local Government Review Board Thursday, January 08, 2026 05:30 PM 115 2nd Street SE

1.Call to Order

2.New Business

1. a.Approval of Minutes: October 9th, 2025

2. b.Meeting Bi-Monthly (January, March, May, July, September, November - Plus April Training) still First Thursday of Month

3. c.Survey Approval: questions and run through March 5th meeting

4. d.Public Outreach-Kiwanis Club 2-5-26 and Lions Club 2-9-26

5. e.Review Recommendation Topics that Require Voter Approval:

   Council Composition:

   Council size / membership — how many council members there are

   Representation structure — how those members are elected (by ward, at-large, or hybrid)

   Ward apportionment — how many members represent each ward or district

   Electoral system — e.g., ward-based, at-large, or mixed at-large/ward

   Elected at Large  — e.g., ward-based representation, at-large voting

   Election System Parameters:

   Term Length — how long each elected term lasts (e.g., four years)

   Term Limits — whether members are limited in how many terms they may serve

   Staggered Terms — whether only some seats are up for election at a time

   Partisan vs. Nonpartisan Elections

   Partisan: candidates run with party labels

   Nonpartisan: party labels do not appear on the ballot

   Elect instead of Appoint Officials

   Adopt Self-Government Powers

   Adopt a Charter

6. f.Review Recommendation Topics that DON'T Require Voter Approval:

   Administrative & Organizational Structure:

   Hire a City Manager or Administrator

   Create or Amend Administrative Ordinances

   Formalize Interlocal Agreements

   Conduct Efficiency or Operational Studies

   Governance Policies & Operating Procedures:

   Update Council Procedures and Rules

   Adopt or Update Personnel Policies

   Planning, Transparency & Public Engagement:

   Implement Financial Transparency Measures

   Create Long-Term Strategic Plan

   Establish Advisory Committees or Citizen Panels

   Strengthen Citizen Communication Tools

3.Old Business

1. a.Call for Public Hearing to Hear Public Comment on the Change of Form of Government: Mayor/Council vs City Manager/Council-March 5th, 2026 at 5:30pm

4.Questions/ Comments from Public

5.Questions/ Comments from Board

6.Adjournment

Next Meeting: Tentatively March 5th, 2026 at 5:30pm