City Council
Mar 2, 2026
The lede
- City Council unanimously approved street closures and event logistics for three major 2026 community events: Buchanan Street Markets (three dates), Downtown Business Trick or Treat (October 28), and Hometown Christmas (December 4)
- Approved $34,390 contract with TSR Concrete Coatings for Fire Station 2 apparatus bay floor refinishing, funded from Capital Fund
- First reading of ordinance establishing two handicap parking spaces on Garden Drive near 1414 N. State Street
- Approved license agreement between City and Franklin Display Group, Inc. for facility use
Decisions & votes
All motions passed unanimously 10-0:
- Approved mayor signing license agreement with Franklin Display Group, Inc.
- Awarded Fire Station 2 apparatus bay floor refinishing contract to TSR Concrete Coatings for $34,390 (Capital Fund)
- Approved Buchanan Street Markets temporary street closures (May 29, June 19, July 31) from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
- Approved extended street closures (4:00-9:30 p.m.) on Buchanan Street Markets event days
- Approved trash receptacle placement for Buchanan Street Markets
- Approved Downtown Business Trick or Treat street closures on October 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Approved extended street closures (3:00-7:30 p.m.) for Trick or Treat event
- Approved six trash receptacle locations for Trick or Treat event
- Approved Hometown Christmas street closures on December 4, 4:00-9:00 p.m.
- Approved extended street closures (3:00-9:30 p.m.) for Hometown Christmas
- Approved 10 trash receptacle locations for Hometown Christmas
- Approved minutes from February 16 and 21 meetings and Committee of the Whole meetings
Discussion items
- Ordinance #752H placed on file for first reading only; establishes two handicap parking spaces on north side of Garden Drive at 1414 N. State Street (property purchased by school district). Will return for second reading.
Financial / operational notes
- Fire Station 2 apparatus bay floor refinishing project: $34,390 contract to TSR Concrete Coatings, paid from Capital Fund
- Budget Retreat held February 21, 2026, with presentations from Budget & Finance Officer, Buildings Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works leadership on FY27 proposed budgets
Public comment
No content.
Notable moments
- Mayor’s invocation included specific prayer for military service members involved in Middle East conflict, as well as veterans, first responders, and their families
- Meeting was highly efficient, adjourning at 6:16 p.m. after completing all business with no opposition or abstentions on any vote
- All aldermen present; no absences recorded