Council advances housing and utility changes
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The council advanced a zoning change to reduce the minimum R-2 one-story dwelling size from 750 to 650 square feet and unanimously adopted updated utility reconnection fee provisions. It also approved a TIF agreement amendment allowing up to $22,604.47 in reimbursement by May 1, 2026, and approved a $47,725.25 holiday tree purchase by a 6-1 vote.
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What this means
If approved on second reading, the housing change could allow smaller homes in Aledo's R-2 residential districts, including a development discussed near East Main Street. The council adopted changes to utility reconnection rules, while the city's proposed recycling contract termination was tabled for later consideration. A temporary burn ban was also announced because of warmer weather and winds.
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- Approved the consent agenda unanimously, including the June 5, 2026, street closure for Saucy's Street Dance and the resignation of Sergeant Philip Pieper effective June 26, 2026.
- Advanced Ordinance No. 10, which would reduce the minimum size of one-story dwellings in the R-2 residential district from 750 to 650 square feet; a second reading was scheduled for the next business day.
- Waived the second reading and unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 11 updating City Code provisions regarding utility reconnection fees.
- Waived the second reading and unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 12 amending a TIF redevelopment agreement, with project completion and reimbursement of up to $22,604.47 due by May 1, 2026, subject to verification of eligible costs.
- Approved a $47,725.25 purchase of a 28-foot Twinkly Pro Branch Tree and 4-foot Sil 3D Snowburst Tree Topper by a 6-1 vote.
- Tabled Resolution No. 14R, which would terminate the city's contract with Lakeshore Recycling Services.
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