Issuance of Secondhand Goods Dealer License to Shorty's Appliances and More LLC

Moved by Council Member [00:07:05] · Seconded by Council Member [00:07:22]

The council considered the application for a secondhand goods dealer license. No staff presentation or public comments were made, leading directly to a council motion for approval.

Approval of Consensus Motions

Moved by Council Member [00:08:42] · Seconded by Council Member [00:08:58]

The council reviewed a set of consensus motions (A through H, J, K, and M) from which some items had been pulled for individual consideration (though not detailed in the transcript). The remaining motions were then approved as presented.

Affirmation of 2026 Council Liaison and Board Assignments and Designation of Acting Mayor

Moved by Council Member [00:09:50] · Seconded by Council Member [00:10:24]

The council affirmed the appointments for council liaisons and other assignments for 2026, noting that most were carryovers from 2025 with a few deletions. Council Member Morham was designated as the Acting Mayor for the year.

Acceptance of Donation from John and Kathy Spencer

Moved by Council Member [00:13:30] · Seconded by Council Member [00:13:58]

Public Works Director Corey Tits presented a request for council approval of a $500 donation from John and Kathy Spencer, made for the 2025 Winter Wonderland event. The donation, used to purchase four quality slides as giveaways, had been accepted by the administrator due to timing, and retrospective council approval was sought.

Adoption of Ordinance 958 Amending Unclaimed Property Code

Moved by Council Member [00:17:15] · Seconded by Council Member [00:17:49]

City Administrator Chris explained the need to update the city's code of ordinances regarding unclaimed property, particularly concerning disposal and auction in line with state law. This change supports the police department's management of evidence and uncashed checks, and aids in the city's plan to reduce outside storage.

Amendment and Renaming of City Policy FR015

Moved by Council Member [00:18:27] · Seconded by Council Member [00:18:57]

As part of the comprehensive update to unclaimed property management, City Policy FR015 was amended and renamed to clarify its scope, specifically 'Unclaimed Property and Uncashed Checks'. This action streamlines the city's internal procedures.

Adoption of New City Policy FR015A (Unclaimed Property - All Others)

Moved by Council Member [00:19:27] · Seconded by Council Member [00:19:42]

In conjunction with the amendment of Policy FR015, a new city policy, FR015A, was adopted to address 'Unclaimed Property - All Others', further detailing the city's approach to managing diverse categories of unclaimed items and ensuring comprehensive coverage under updated guidelines.

Approval of Claims Roster (December 10, 2025 to December 23, 2025)

Moved by Council Member [00:28:13] · Seconded by Council Member [00:28:28]

The council approved a claims roster totaling $4,252,848.95 for expenditures made during the specified period.

Approval of Claims Roster (December 24, 2025 to January 13, 2026)

Moved by Council Member [00:28:57] · Seconded by Council Member [00:29:10]

The council approved a second claims roster, amounting to $6,793,072.80, covering expenses for the period leading up to the current meeting, noting the high amount as a result of taking a month off.