Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 5:02 p.m. · 13 items · 24 votes · 171 public comments
What happened
The council approved 15 routine items on consent, including a $4.2 million state grant to revitalize Boorman Park and $1.25 million in grants for employment programs.
The council approved wastewater rate increases of 5% to 7% annually through 2025. The rate hikes passed 4-2, with Martinez and Butt voting no.
A package of budget cuts to balance city finances was approved 5-2, with Martinez and Butt dissenting. The council also ratified an emergency 6 p.m. curfew order 6-1, with only Butt voting against.
The council passed an official city statement on the George Floyd incident and local response. Nine items were continued to a future meeting, including a new Assistant Police Chief position and COVID-19 employee pay policies.
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