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CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
MARCH 10, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6.30 pm.
PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Nick Dragisich and Matt Him.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Jeff Holtz and Nick Kragness.
Staff present: Community Development Director Stopa, City Planner Monterusso, City Engineer
Stanley, Fire Chief Kalis, Special Projects Manager Schroeder, Finance Director Hadler and
Finance Coordinator Kraemer.
Guidance on Citv Owned 108-Acres
Community Development Director Stopa provided a review of items for council input prior to
offering the property for sale. Discussion was held regarding sewer connection, hiring a broker,
renewing the AUAR, community engagement and an RFP for parcel 3. Director Stopa also
presented options for development of parcel 3 as a mixed use residential concept.
Use of Stormwater Funds to Pav for Street Imurovements
Finance Director Hadler reviewed the stormwater fund purpose and discussed the practice of
using the fund for street improvements. Director Hadler noted that the utility study is being
updated by staff and discussed future increases in stormwater utility rates. Discussion was held
regarding rate increases and use of funds for projects such as streets along with funds from
bonding.
Agenda Procedures
Special Projects Manager Schroeder discussed the current ordinance related to preparation of
City Council meeting agendas and packets. Manager Schroeder noted that previous a previous
council put the ordinance in place to better control the agenda process and encouraged the
cormcil to consider that fixture councils may have challenges that the current council does not
have. Discussion was held regarding options for allowing councilmembers to add items to the
agenda at a meeting and options for speeding up the process for councilmembers to add items to
future agendas.
25011 Anniversary of the USA Discussion
Councilmember Dragisich suggested appointing a committee to plan a celebration for the
country's 250th anniversary. Discussion was held regarding holding an event on a different date
than the 4th of July Parade and the type of activities to be included in the celebration was also
discussed. Staff was directed to look into use of charitable gambling funds for a community
event and bring discussion of the event to the next council meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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