01:28The council introduced Ordinance 249, which proposes amendments to Chapter 51 of the city code regarding utility disconnections. The primary change involves extending the disconnection process from two months to three months, allowing residents an extra month to settle their accounts before service termination. The ordinance specifies that if a bill is unpaid by the due date, a second bill will be mailed with a notice of delinquency, followed by further notifications before disconnection. The ordinance was introduced at the meeting and will be published on the city website, with final adoption planned for the next council meeting.

03:06The council also approved several items related to the upcoming 125th anniversary celebration of the local fire department. This includes the temporary closure of Shimcore Street on September 20, 2025, to facilitate the event. The closure will allow for one-way southbound traffic and angled parking from the east side of Casey’s to County Road 30. Additionally, temporary intoxicating liquor licenses and special event licenses for the occasion were approved, permitting the event to exceed the usual 10:00 p.m. noise cap by one hour.

07:16Another community-focused discussion involved a proposed tractor parade for the mayoral community festival. The organizer requested a temporary parking ban on certain streets to accommodate parade traffic. The council appeared supportive.