Mound City Council Meeting - 3/10/2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Approval of meeting agenda
Public comments
Shoreline road construction and infrastructure project
Firefighters oath of office and badge pinning ceremony
Orno Police Department February 2026 activity report
State of the Water presentation regarding manganese and iron levels
Areas of Interest (5)
- Small business owners in Mound fear long-term economic damage from 112-day road construction project.
- City of Mound struggles to balance mandatory water infrastructure improvements with public access concerns.
- Concerns over water safety in Mound persist as council debates state of water and manganese contamination.
- Orno Police Department faces leadership change with retirement of Chief Corey Fornia.
- Local citizen attempts to mitigate community political polarization through upcoming Braver Angels workshop.
Votes (1)
Approve the agenda as written
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
Last year my husband and I went on a camping trip... and then to get plugged back into the real world and see the depolar the political polarization going on um just made me sad.
The health-based guidelines mean that we're pretty sure the manganese is unsafe.
People (6)
Judy CarmineCitizenResident of 3128 Priest Lane, Mound, promoting a Braver Angels workshop at the Gillespie Center.
Resident of 3128 Priest Lane, Mound, promoting a Braver Angels workshop at the Gillespie Center.
Dan ZelmerBusiness OwnerOwner of Surfside Bar and Grill, raised concerns regarding road construction impact on business.
1 quote
Owner of Surfside Bar and Grill, raised concerns regarding road construction impact on business.
“I just want to make sure that we're making this as you know feasible for the businesses as possible.”
Questioning city planning for road construction and traffic management.
Jesse DixonCity ManagerCity manager responsible for coordinating with the county and relaying information to citizens.
City manager responsible for coordinating with the county and relaying information to citizens.
Brian SimmonsCity EngineerConsulting engineer managing the water project and road construction timelines.
1 quote
Consulting engineer managing the water project and road construction timelines.
“There is no perfect world for that.”
Responding to questions about maintaining two-way traffic during road construction.
Greg PetersonFire ChiefLeading the swearing-in ceremony for five probationary firefighters.
Leading the swearing-in ceremony for five probationary firefighters.
Corey ForniaPolice ChiefResignation and retirement announced at Orno City Council.
Resignation and retirement announced at Orno City Council.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 10th - City Council Meeting
- April 29th, 6:30 PM - Braver Angels Workshop at Gillespie Center