One item at the meeting was the election of Colleen Lambert as the new mayor, succeeding the previous term’s leadership. Lambert’s appointment was followed by the election of Jaime Baumiller as the council president. Both officials took their oaths of office, pledging to uphold the Constitution and serve the community to the best of their abilities. The election process involved a simple ballot vote among council members, and both elections were met with applause.

Following the elections, the council addressed a comprehensive consent agenda, which included resolutions on annual meeting notices, financial management, professional service contracts, and appointments to various boards and commissions. These measures were approved in a single motion.

The council meeting was marked by a notable absence of public commentary, which some members speculated might be due to post-holiday contentment among residents. Members expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and emphasized their commitment to addressing community needs. They also invited attendees to a gathering at the local firehouse to celebrate the new year and the beginning of a new term, encouraging community unity regardless of past electoral choices.