- MN
- Crow Wing County
- 10/7/24
- 10/07/2024
- 114 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brainerd City Council meeting on October 7th was marked by discussions on franchise fees as a potential alternative funding mechanism for city construction projects. The council weighed the implications of adopting franchise fees amidst rising construction costs, which have increasingly burdened both the city and its property owners. This financial strain prompted consideration of franchise fees as a way to distribute costs more equitably among all utility users, rather than solely relying on levy bonding and special assessments targeting property owners.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 10/7/24
- 10/07/2024
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a special meeting, the St. Pete Beach City Commission declared a state of emergency in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the importance of protecting community health, safety, and property. Additionally, the commission addressed amendments to a public transportation agreement and discussed potential future meeting scheduling.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 10/7/24
- 10/11/2024
- 88 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Oronoco Parks & Trails Committee meeting primarily focused on the significant funding secured for the Zumbro River Regional Water Trail, alongside discussions on various community park improvements and future planning efforts. A grant of $170,000 was awarded to facilitate ongoing development of the Zumbro River Water Trail, a project that has been in progress for two to three years. This funding will be managed by an engineering company, with the city of Oronoco serving as the fiscal agent.
- MA
- Barnstable County
- 10/7/24
- 10/07/2024
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Chatham Board of Health meeting focused on the expansion of Narcan availability and youth substance use programs as part of ongoing efforts to address local public health challenges related to substance use and mental health. The board discussed the installation of Narcan boxes at community locations, the support for the Positive Alternative to Suspension (PASS) Program for students, and the role of emergency medical services in responding to overdoses.
- MN
- Hennepin County
- 10/7/24
- 10/07/2024
- 234 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Edina School Board discussed initiatives including transitioning to electric school buses, addressing achievement gaps, and revising high school graduation requirements.