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City Council 02.18.2025

St. Francis City CouncilWednesday, February 19, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Consent agenda discussion regarding tree contract

Public comment regarding Rum River consultants property lease

Presentation on election security and electronic poll pads vs paper

Update on bonding bill for Highway 10 improvements

St. Francis Police Department life-saving award ceremony

Public hearing for 2025 Street surface improvement project

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Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Councilman Muer · Seconded by Councilman Robinson

Approval of the consent agenda

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Councilman Ig · Seconded by Councilman Robinson

Notable Quotes (3)

getting it back on the tax roles would be beneficial for taxpayers as well as other businesses in the area

— Andy Shrader
PropertyDiscussing the potential sale of the Old City Hall.

we just put that all to bed that's just my thought and again I don't see why this is so controversial

— Aaron Gran
Election SecurityAdvocating for paper-based elections.

hopefully we can get it to the finish line for the city of St Francis

— Representative Lawrence
InfrastructureDiscussing the Highway 10 bonding bill.

People (5)

Mayor BalMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

Andy ShraderOwner

Consultant seeking to purchase or lease Old City Hall property.

1 quote

“getting it back on the tax roles would be beneficial for taxpayers as well as other businesses in the area”

Advocating for the sale of the Old City Hall building.

Aaron GranCitizen

Member of ASET advocating for paper-based election processes.

1 quote

“it takes away all this... shadow of a doubt that it's like oh well it's in a black box we don't know what it is”

Argues that paper ballots improve public trust in election integrity.

Representative LawrenceState Representative

Providing legislative updates on Highway 10 bonding bills.

1 quote

“three of us and I did drop that bill I think on Monday”

Updating council on the progress of local infrastructure funding.

Officer Chan ThepñaPolice Officer

Received a life-saving award for CPR actions on June 6, 2024.

Places Mentioned

23306 Creek StreetOld City HallPoppy StreetSt. FrancisHighway 10Rum River Boulevard229th Avenue233rd Avenue229th LaneWoodbine Street

Events & Meetings (5)

  • February 18, 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
  • February 5 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 2025 Street projects
  • March 26 - Anticipated bid opening for street projects
  • April 21 - Anticipated contract award for street projects
  • October 6 - Proposed assessment hearing
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