Regular Council Meeting

Open Forum - Public Comments on Proposed Ordinance #2025-21 (Pedestrian Safety and Homelessness)

Residents and community members spoke regarding Proposed Ordinance #2025-21. Opponents expressed concern that restricting standing on medians and soliciting funds criminalizes homelessness, imposes doubling fines leading to criminal records, and wastes taxpayer resources. A proponent argued the measure is necessary to protect drivers and pedestrians at busy intersections.

Adoption of Agenda

Adoption of the official council meeting agenda for January 28, 2026.

Adoption of Consent Agenda

Single roll call vote to approve routine and non-controversial items, including meeting minutes, committee reports, and committee recommendations.

1. Proclamation – Black History Month

Proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month under the centennial theme 'A Century of Black History Commemorations,' presented to former Councilman Reuben Salters.

2. Proclamation – Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Proclamation designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month under the theme 'Stronger Connections. Stronger Futures,' presented to Dr. Julia Pillsbury.

3. Adoption of Minutes - Regular City Council Meeting of January 12, 2026

Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on January 12, 2026.

14. Review of Active Recreation Plan – The Enclave Apartments: Revised Walker Road Apartments

Approval of the active recreation plan for a 6.08-acre property on the north side of Walker Road and west of Independence Boulevard (Site Plan S-26-03), owned by Dover Synergy Group, LLC.

15. Review of Donny Legans Economic Development Fund Application

Approval of a $50,000 Economic Development Fund grant for Rail Haus to install engineered grass turf for drainage and mini-split HVAC upgrades.

16. Evaluation of Bids – Silver Lake Dam Repairs

Award of contract to Mar-Allen Concrete Products, Inc. for Silver Lake Dam repairs (Bid #26-0009WW) in the amount of $128,282.64.