Council adopted the 2026 budget, revised motor-driven-vehicle rules and held the property-tax levy hearing.
What was discussed
Council approved the 2026 budget within the grouped agenda. The mayor described a roughly $131 million budget and approximately $40 million capital program. The meeting also considered annual fees separately, approving them unanimously.
The motor-driven-vehicle ordinance prompted discussion of e-bicycles, e-motos, enforcement, public communication and regional legislative coordination. The amended ordinance passed 6–1. A later public hearing reviewed the proposed tax levy and debt-service drivers; adoption of that levy was scheduled for December rather than completed at this hearing.
Meeting outline
Opening and remembrance
CeremonialCouncil approved opening business and honored a longtime cultural-arts volunteer.
Watch from 5:38 ↗Consent and budget
ApprovedMost grouped items, including the budget, passed unanimously.
Watch from 22:49 ↗Motor-driven vehicles
ApprovedMembers debated the amended ordinance and implementation.
Watch from 23:20 ↗Annual fees
ApprovedThe annual-fee resolution was considered separately and approved.
Watch from 39:35 ↗Tax levy hearing
Public hearingFinance staff presented the proposed levy, including debt-service changes.
Watch from 43:20 ↗Closed session
ProceduralThe Council moved toward a personnel discussion.
Watch from 47:46 ↗
Decisions and direction
Approved the amended motor-driven-vehicle ordinance 6–1.
Approved the annual-fee resolution 7–0.
What comes next
Staff would update public explanations of the vehicle rules.