City Council Meeting 9 23 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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of meeting agenda
Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member
Approval of consent agenda
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.
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.
People (7)
Dennis FischerMayorPresiding over city council meeting and summarizing closed session results.
Presiding over city council meeting and summarizing closed session results.
Stephanie HendersonCouncil MemberRaised allegations against City Administrator and Fire Chief regarding fiduciary duties and job classifications.
Raised allegations against City Administrator and Fire Chief regarding fiduciary duties and job classifications.
Zach DowedCity AdministratorCleared of allegations regarding unlawful fund expenditure and fiduciary breach.
Cleared of allegations regarding unlawful fund expenditure and fiduciary breach.
Gary HendricksonFire ChiefCleared of allegations regarding misuse of funds and exceeding authority.
Cleared of allegations regarding misuse of funds and exceeding authority.
Amy SchmidtCity AttorneyAdvised on open meeting laws and closed session procedures.
Advised on open meeting laws and closed session procedures.
Dan PearsonResidentRequested Three Rivers Park District buyout due to trail impacts on property safety.
Requested Three Rivers Park District buyout due to trail impacts on property safety.
Lee HollquistResidentRaised concerns about Rush Creek intersection and Elm Creek Park trail access.
Raised concerns about Rush Creek intersection and Elm Creek Park trail access.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- September 23, 2025: Regular City Council Meeting
- August 26, 2025: Closed Session
- September 9, 2025: Closed Session