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Published: Jul 17, 2026
Senior Aquatic Center to Become Silver Sneakers Facility
The City Council approved a partner location agreement with Activity Health to make the Senior Aquatic Center a Silver Sneakers facility. This agreement will be in effect through June 30th, 2031. Activity Health will reimburse $3 per person per day, up to $24 per month, for Silver Sneakers members using the facility. The approval is pending final contract review by the city attorney and city manager. The motion to approve included this specific phrasing and passed unanimously.
City Council Considers Special Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit
The City Council heard a public hearing for a special use permit application for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 24 Pine Grove Road. The applicant, Maryanne File, seeks to build a guest house that could also be rented out when not in use by family or friends. The Planning Commission recommended approval. During the public hearing, neighbors expressed mixed sentiments, with some supporting the proposal and others raising concerns about potential impacts on neighborhood character, increased rentals, and enforcement of owner-occupancy requirements. City staff clarified that the ordinance requires owner occupancy for the rental to be permitted and that a new owner would need to reapply for a special use permit if they wished to rent it out. The council will have a second reading and decision on August 6th.
City Financial Report Shows Stability Amidst Major Capital Investments
The City Council received the May 2026 financial report, indicating a stable financial position with planned capital-intensive fiscal year activities. Revenues and expenses are tracking as expected, and unrestricted cash remains strong at over $178 million. The general fund shows a year-to-date net loss of $13.4 million, primarily due to major capital investments in public safety equipment, a new recreation center, park expansions, new city hall construction, and police firing range design. Despite these expenditures, general fund revenues remain healthy with year-over-year growth in sales tax, building permits, franchise taxes, fines, interest, and recreational fees. The water and sewer fund also shows significant planned capital activity, with increased revenues supported by capacity fees and interest earnings, while expenses rose due to expansion projects. Other enterprise funds (gas, electric, storm water, solid waste, fiber) show strong performance with predictable fluctuations. The city has used $47.7 million in reserves through May, which is within projections. Council members commended the finance staff for managing the budget effectively amidst significant capital investments.
City Council Approves Amendment to Noise Ordinance
The City Council approved an amendment to the noise ordinance. Following a discussion during a previous work session, the chief and Mr. Manino were tasked with proposing a higher decibel level limit for residential areas. They have submitted their recommendation, and the council approved the ordinance as amended. The motion to approve as amended passed unanimously.
City Council Approves Advertisement Announcing Millage Rate Reduction
The City Council approved the advertisement for the millage rate public hearing. The advertisement will state a reduction in the millage rate from 2.662 mills last year to 2.162 mills this year, a half-mil reduction. This action is not the setting of the millage rate itself, but the approval of the advertisement that announces the public hearing and the intended reduction. The advertisement is scheduled to be published on Thursday, August 13th. Council clarified that this reduction is greater than the rollback rate.
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