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The City Council approved a new economic development and planning director, a $1.7 million fire truck, a $594,495 sewer inspection vehicle, and a $1,596,452.24 claims and payroll bill, while also advancing a playground project and several local traffic and property actions.
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The council approved Austin Albert as the new Director of Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, effective April 1, 2026, and reappointed Christina Schmittling to the Historic Preservation Commission. It also approved major spending on city operations, including a new fire truck for $1,696,466 and a sewer inspection vehicle for $594,495.09, and increased the city’s share of employee health insurance premiums from the first $750 per month to the first $1,050 per month starting May 1, 2026. Residents will also see a new playground installed at Laderman Park, a bus shelter approved at 1500 West Main Street, and a handicap parking space approved at 11 North 15th Street.
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