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Council roundup: Harmony Hill plat approved, forestry truck purchase, ordinance first reading, financial award
Summary
Council approved the Harmony Hill PUD plat and private-street maintenance authorization, approved a forestry chipper truck purchase, held a first reading of a Title 5 ordinance update, and noted a GFOA award for the city's financial report.
At its March 17 meeting the City of Watertown City Council approved several administrative and purchasing items and received a staff update on ordinance revisions and a financial-reporting award.
The council approved Resolution (plat) to accept the Harmony Hill Planned Unit Development (PUD) First Edition plat and authorized the interim city manager to sign a private-street maintenance agreement. Community Development Manager Brandy Hinton said the private street provides access to a lot that will later connect to a public right-of-way; the developer will maintain the street and is not required to provide curb and gutter. Council approved the resolution by roll call.
The council also approved a purchase for the Forestry Division: a replacement chipper truck in the amount of approximately $108,002 (the purchase came in about $2,000 under budget). Parks and Recreation Director Radek said the purchase replaces an older vehicle, and staff noted the surplus status of the replaced unit will depend on staffing needs.
Staff presented Ordinance 25-04 (first reading), a proposed revision to Title 5 of the municipal code. City Engineer Justin Peterson said the changes include clarifications recommended by Municode and updates to flood-damage-protection language based on prior FEMA comments. The item was presented as a first reading only; no final action was taken.
The city announced it received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2023. Interim City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Christian Bobzine was quoted noting the recognition reflected the finance staff's long-standing commitment to transparency.
Finally, council voted to enter executive session for contractual reasons; the motion to enter executive session was moved by Councilman Danforth, seconded by Councilman Peters, and approved.
