City Council Meeting 9 23 2025

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Approval of meeting agenda

Recap of closed sessions

Labor agreement proposals (AFSCME and Teamsters)

Allegations against City Administrator

Allegations against Fire Chief

Consent agenda

Tax-forfeited property reconveyance

Public forum: Three Rivers Park District trail acquisitions

Public forum: Dayton River Road traffic and safety concerns

Public forum: Rush Creek intersection traffic issues

Public forum: Elm Creek Park Reserve trail access

Votes (2)

Approval of meeting agenda

Passed4-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approval of consent agenda

Passed4-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

The council concluded that neither Zach nor the chief did anything illegal. Mistakes were probably made along the way.

Dennis Fischer
Closed Session FindingsSummarizing the outcome of the internal investigation into the city administrator and fire chief.

We'd like to ask you for your approval to allow three rivers to buy us out. This would allow us to relocate to a safer, more desirable place.

Dan Pearson
Three Rivers Park District TrailExpressing concern over trail proximity to his home on Dayton River Road.

People (7)

Dennis FischerMayor

Presiding over city council meeting and summarizing closed session results.

Stephanie HendersonCouncil Member

Raised allegations against City Administrator and Fire Chief regarding fiduciary duties and job classifications.

Zach DowedCity Administrator

Cleared of allegations regarding unlawful fund expenditure and fiduciary breach.

Gary HendricksonFire Chief

Cleared of allegations regarding misuse of funds and exceeding authority.

Amy SchmidtCity Attorney

Advised on open meeting laws and closed session procedures.

Dan PearsonResident

Requested Three Rivers Park District buyout due to trail impacts on property safety.

Lee HollquistResident

Raised concerns about Rush Creek intersection and Elm Creek Park trail access.

Places Mentioned

Dayton City HallDayton River RoadRush Creek intersectionElm Creek Park ReserveClo ParkSundance Greens

Events & Meetings (3)

  • September 23, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
  • August 26, 2025: Closed Session
  • September 9, 2025: Closed Session
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City Council Meeting 9 23 2025 - Dayton Recorder