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Jul 31, 2026

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Council approves several city service items

Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council approves water meter repairs and police leadership

The City Council approved $27,918 for 27 water meter repair kits, named Sergeant Jason Doornkaat as Deputy Chief of Police, and signed off on several special events and contracts.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council approves police, road, and water projects

Council approved a new police chief, a $260,000 grant for a new 911 communications tower, a $1.02 million paving contract, and a $1.16 million repair project for city water tanks.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council approves annexation and business grant

The City Council approved annexation and zoning actions for 5048 W. 171st Street, plus a $28,416 matching business improvement grant for 15400 S. Cicero Avenue.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

City Council approves budget, bonds, and utility upgrades

The council approved the FY 2026-2027 budget, an up to $8.7 million bond refunding to save on debt service, and a $29,000 grant-funded water portal upgrade that will add leak alerts and usage tracking for residents.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council approves infrastructure and staffing changes

City Council approved several spending and operational changes, including a $261,997 sewer inspection truck, a $121,226 radio replacement project, and a temporary increase in police staffing tied to Chief Scott Durano’s retirement.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council approves zoning map, salt purchase

The council approved the city’s official zoning map and authorized a new purchase of about 2,400 tons of rock salt for the 2026-2027 winter season. Members also approved a new emergency telephone system board, remote meeting procedures, and a $168,712.10 payment tied to the HD Hotels redevelopment agreement.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council approves trail, safety and street work

The council approved funding and support for the next Natalie Creek Trail segment, a new radar speed trailer for police, emergency dispatch ordinance changes required for 911 funding, and payment for storm sewer repairs tied to cable installation damage.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

City Council approves zoning, contracts

City Council approved a zoning text amendment removing the Office District from the zoning code, a four-year labor agreement for telecommunicators, a $153,675.81 new audio system for the council chambers and Blue Room, and a grant-funded tree inventory and management plan. It also backed one Class 8 tax incentive renewal and rejected another; a hotel incentive renewal passed 6-1, while the 15301 S. Harlem Avenue request failed 2-5.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

City Council approves zoning and road projects

The City Council approved several zoning changes, a $112,500 communications grant, and final payment for the 2025 road project, which came in about $4,101 under budget.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council approves several city service items

The City Council approved bills, an EMS reporting software renewal, a special event permit and temporary liquor license, a surplus property disposal ordinance, and a new appointment to the Senior Commission. It also rejected all bids for the Fire Station 1 boiler and air handling unit project because the quoted prices were over budget.

4 min readMunicipal coverage