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Aug 5, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

City Council Approves Land and Traffic Changes

The council unanimously approved transferring portions of North Elm and North Sycamore streets to the El Paso Gridley School District and approved a stop-sign ordinance, amended to place a four-way stop at 5th and Pine instead of 6th and Pine. Members also approved a sanitary check valve program and voted to seek bids for the City Hall front remodel.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Hearing Held on Street Vacation Request

The City Council held a public hearing on a request to vacate portions of North Sycamore Street and North Elm Street. No public comments were made, and the minutes do not record a final decision.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Council Approves Dairy Queen Renovation Loan

The City Council approved a $50,000 loan for Dairy Queen renovations at 3% interest over five years; four members voted yes, none voted no, and one abstained.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Advances Proposed TIF District

The City Council approved rules for a Tax Increment Financing interested-parties registry and scheduled a public meeting for the proposed El Paso TIF District on June 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Both actions passed 5-1, with Alderperson Wilkey voting no.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Approves Vehicles and City Projects

The council approved purchasing two 2026 pickup trucks by waiving the bidding process, with the motion passing 5-1. It also approved $238,719.73 in bills and authorized recommendations to remodel the front of City Hall, plant trees in public rights-of-way, and paint older fire hydrants for the Bicentennial.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Approves Water Main and Budget

The council awarded a $765,792 contract to Hoerr Excavating to replace the West Clay Street water main and approved the amended 2026–2027 operating and capital budget. It also added $10,000 to the proposed budget for a possible fiscal-year contribution to the Community Well.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council approves bills and hears city updates

The council approved a $121,426.45 register of bills, while the city reported a $18,665 police grant and a 15.14% increase in calendar-year 2015 sales tax.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Tables Five Proposed Resolutions

The City Council unanimously tabled proposed Inducement Resolutions 2026-2 through 2026-5, delaying further action on them. The council also approved a $31,076.17 register of bills and reported that new school crossing lights were installed on Main Street.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Council Advances Tax Increment Financing Plans

The City Council approved an agreement to begin planning and annual administration of a Tax Increment Financing district and approved a resolution allowing eligible TIF costs, by a 5-1 vote. Three related inducement resolutions were tabled for later consideration.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves Cardboard Recycling Upgrade

The City Council approved purchasing a trailer and upgrading it to accept cardboard recycling, with all members voting in favor. The council also approved a register of bills totaling $145,985.97.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

City Council Meeting Summary

Cardboard recycling pickup is expected to change July 1 because the city’s current vendor will stop providing the service; the city is considering buying a trailer to haul cardboard to Midwest in Normal.

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