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The council unanimously approved an agreement to acquire property from Rice County for a city-owned parking lot at 4th Street and 1st Avenue, supporting nearby parking needs and future economic development. It also approved three-year legal services agreements, including a 2026 prosecution-services retainer of $171,740.64.
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The parking-lot property transfer will not close until the related plat is recorded, and the property is restricted to parking or future economic development. The council also approved budget amendments for police equipment and water reclamation improvements, a 2026 labor agreement for patrol employees, airport-related work, and street closures. A zoning text amendment intended to help legally platted undersized lots remain buildable passed its first reading by a 7-0 vote.
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