City Council Meeting 11.17.2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Appointment to city commissions

Ordinance 351: Fee schedule amendment

Ordinance 349: No Limits LLC rezoning

MS4 storm water pollution prevention program annual meeting

Legislative update regarding Highway 47 utility project

City administrative reports and updates

Council member reports

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Council members express growing frustration with state-imposed 'unfunded mandates' related to MS4 stormwater programs.
  • City officials praise lobbying efforts but criticize legislative disinterest during recent Highway 47 bond bus tour.
  • Council shifts policy to increase elected official involvement in interviewing for city commission appointments.
  • Concerns raised over cost transparency and resident burden for municipal environmental compliance programs.

Votes (3)

Accept consent agenda

Approved5-0

Moved by Councilman Udvig · Seconded by Councilman Muower

Ordinance 351 (Fee schedule amendment)

Approved5-0

Moved by Councilman Robinson · Seconded by Councilman Muower

Ordinance 349 (No Limits LLC rezoning)

Approved5-0

Moved by Councilman Fanis · Seconded by Councilman Udvig

Notable Quotes (2)

It was born on the backs of our citizens.

— Councilman Kevin
MS4 Program CostsDiscussion on MS4 permit funding.

The work that needs to be done to adhere to the permit is where this money goes.

— Paul
MS4 Program CostsExplaining the cost of the MS4 program.

People (4)

Mayor BogleMayor

Presides over the council meeting and legislative presentations.

KateCity Administrator

Reports on legislative bond tours, THC law changes, and development projects.

1 quote

“The city storm water pollution prevention program is required by the NPDES general permit.”

Describing MS4 regulatory requirements.

Councilman KevinCouncil Member

Expresses concerns regarding state unfunded mandates and infrastructure costs.

1 quote

“It was born on the backs of our citizens.”

Criticizing the state's imposition of unfunded MS4 requirements.

PaulPublic Works/Staff

Handles infrastructure, recycling, and MS4 technical details.

1 quote

“The work that needs to be done to adhere to the permit is where this money goes.”

Clarifying that MS4 costs are driven by labor/compliance, not just fees.

Places Mentioned

St. FrancisHighway 4723671 St. Francis Boulevard NorthwestVista Prairie

Events & Meetings (2)

  • November 17, 6:00 p.m. - City Council Meeting
  • November 22, 8:00 a.m. to noon - Recycling Event

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

Ordinance 351

Amending Chapter 2 of the city code regarding the fee schedule.

Resolution 2025-55

Authorizing the summary publication of ordinance 351.

Ordinance 349

Approving rezoning of 23671 St. Francis Blvd NW from I1 to B2.

Resolution 2025-56

Authorizing the summary publication of ordinance 349.

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