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Council Approves Land Use Changes

Published Aug 2, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Municipal complex financing moves forward

The City Council unanimously authorized the city to begin financing procedures for up to $18 million in general obligation bonds for a new municipal complex, roadway improvements, and park improvements; the bonds have not yet been issued.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council approves annexation and property actions

The City Council approved annexing property at 274 Schlemmer Lane and authorized the sale of surplus personal property, with each measure passing 7-0.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Approves Zoning and Project Agreements

The City Council unanimously approved several land-use and development actions, including rezoning property at South Main Street and Route 3, a mixed-use rezoning at 548 South Main Street, and two annexation agreements. The council also approved a $15,300 professional-services agreement for Old Town water improvements.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council approves budget and sewer rates

The council unanimously approved the fiscal 2027 budget, sewer-rate changes, and updated fees for city services and business licenses, with seven votes in favor and one alderman absent. The council also approved $609,873.49 in vouchers and construction engineering services for the Quarry Road Connector Trail Project.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council Approves Infrastructure Projects

The City Council approved a $699,377.77 Old Town sanitary sewer replacement contract and a $540,350.90 Quarry Road trail connector contract, both by 6-0 votes. It also approved an agreement for Main Street Streetscape Phase IV.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves major sewer maintenance contract

The Council unanimously approved a $382,500 contract with Metro-Ag, Inc. to remove sludge from Cell 1 at the sewer treatment plant. It also approved changes to the Monroe-Randolph County Enterprise Zone and $545,249.36 in voucher payments.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Approves Code Changes, Rejects Solar Plan

The Council rejected Ordinance 3729 changing solar installation regulations, while approving amendments to the electrical code and adding stream buffer protections. It also approved $281,104.90 in payments and several administrative appointments and changes.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council approves infrastructure project agreements

The City Council approved four infrastructure-related agreements or engineering actions by 7-0 votes, covering the I-255 interchange, Creekside Park connector trail, Breidecker Street, and Main Street Streetscape Phase IV. The council also approved $608,048.31 in vouchers and advanced discussions on solar, stream-buffer, electrical, and restaurant-entertainment regulations.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council approves police contract and creek work

The City Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement for the police patrol unit and awarded an $81,052.50 proposal for the Carr Creek Mitigation Project. The council also approved $174,713.24 in vouchers and two 2026 special-event applications.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council approves property loan and trail project

The City Council approved a $6.9 million, 12-month loan at 3.55% to finance the purchase of property at 11800 Old Bluff Road and awarded the Creekside Park Trail Connector bid for $928,456.94.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Council Approves Land Use Changes

The council approved updated rules for non-conforming properties and the Walnut Ridge Phase II preliminary plat, but rejected a special-use permit for a ground-mounted solar system at 9 Seminole Drive by a 2–5 vote. It also approved $462,254.78 in vouchers.

1 min readMunicipal coverage