The City Council advanced floodplain regulation changes affecting approximately 430 properties, including a proposed increase in required freeboard from 0.1 feet to 1.0 foot; the first-reading motion passed 4-1.
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What this means
The floodplain ordinance was not finally adopted at this meeting, but it moved forward for public inspection and further action. If enacted, properties newly added to updated floodplain maps could face additional building requirements, including raising finished floors higher above the base flood elevation. The council also approved a future mayoral salary ordinance, but the minutes do not state the salary amount.
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Advanced Ordinance No. 4919, which would update floodplain regulations using revised maps, add approximately 430 properties to floodplain areas, and increase freeboard requirements from 0.1 feet to 1.0 foot; the motion passed 4-1.
Adopted Ordinance No. 4917 establishing the salary of a future full-time mayor who performs chief executive officer duties after the 2027 municipal election; Mayor Kahl abstained, and the other four commissioners voted yes. The salary amount was not stated.
Approved on first reading a cash-rent lease for approximately 210 acres of tillable city farmland for the 2027 crop season, contingent on the City acquiring title to the property; the lease may roll over annually while allowing future development.
Approved a $32,907.41 bi-directional amplifier system for the new police station to address radio communication problems in some areas.
Approved the purchase of new fire department airpacks through the consent agenda.
Approved $1,129,406.39 in scheduled bills through the consent agenda.
Approved a $19,090.25 purchase of Christmas tree displays for the Festival of Lights.
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