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Norfolk City Council agendas meeting — minutes of May 12, 2026

NorfolkMay 12, 20264 min read

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Council met May 12, 2026. A resolution permitting remote participation by Councilman Jeremy D. McGee was adopted. Council heard a presentation on a proposed ordinance to regulate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and set a formal vote for June 9 after the required advertising period. A closed session was authorized for multiple negotiation and contract matters. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) ordinance was continued; the FY2027 annual budget was adopted (maintaining the real estate tax rate at $1.23 per $100); special revenue funds were appropriated to the School Board; a one-time $625 supplement for certain Norfolk Employees' Retirement System retirees was adopted; and multiple ordinances and conditional use permits were adopted, including a lease amendment for Magoo's Cigar Lounge and measures related to a surveillance project. Public comment included opposition to the CIP and remarks regarding FLOCK cameras.

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Adopted resolution permitting remote electronic participation by Councilman Jeremy D. McGee (unanimous).
Received presentation on proposed ordinance to regulate UAS takeoff and landing on city property; formal vote scheduled for June 9 following required two-week advertising period.
Authorized closed session at 4:36 p.m. under FOIA clauses for discussions including disposition of real property in the St. Paul’s area, award of a contract with HG80 pertaining to MacArthur Center, and a residential development contract on East Brambleton Avenue.
Adopted ordinance amending lease with Magoo's Cigar Lounge LLC for premises at 246 E. Main Street (Ordinance No. 50355) — adopted unanimously.
Adopted Consent Agenda (unanimous), which included multiple conditional use permits (e.g., Nelly's Brine and Grind and other business permit matters).
Continued the Capital Improvement Plan Budget ordinance for FY2027 (Action: Continued 7–1).
Adopted the Annual Budget and appropriations for FY2027, including maintaining the real estate tax rate at $1.23 per $100 of assessed value (Action: Adopted 7–1).
Appropriated Special Revenue funds totaling $76,444,364 to the Norfolk School Board for FY2027 (adopted unanimously).
Adopted a one-time $625 supplement for certain Norfolk Employees' Retirement System retirees (adopted unanimously).
Adopted ordinance(s) related to the surveillance project, including metal detectors for the surveillance project (adopted unanimously); multiple public speakers addressed FLOCK cameras.
Planning Commission recommended denial (7–0) of an applicant due to noncompliance; record reflects the applicant's prior permit expired in 2023 and subsequent violations, including civil fines.

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City Council Agendas Meeting on May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

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