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The City Council unanimously accepted the Northwest Old Town feasibility report and scheduled a public improvement hearing for a project involving street reconstruction, drainage, stormwater detention, water main improvements, and sanitary sewer remediation. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2026 and finish in October 2026.
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The council moved the Northwest Old Town project into the next planning stage; a public hearing will be held before improvements can proceed. The council also approved MetLife for paid family and medical leave coverage beginning January 1, 2026, with the City and employees each contributing 0.395% of wages. Additional patrols will continue near Grand Avenue before and after school in response to student and pedestrian safety concerns.
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