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Council raises utility deposit, hears budget hearing and approves property resolutions and historic liquor permits
Summary
Council approved increasing new utility deposits, held the 2026 budget public hearing (no action), authorized sale and acquisition resolutions for small parcels, and approved two historic alcohol permits for downtown restaurants.
Utility deposits: On second reading the council adopted Ordinance 2025-09-23 to amend the city’s utility deposit requirement; staff explained the treasurer’s request to raise the new-account deposit from $400 to $600. The public hearing was opened and closed with no public opposition and the ordinance was approved by roll call.
2026 budget hearing: The council opened the public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-09-24) and accepted comments; no budget adoption occurred at this meeting and the council noted that adoption will take place at a special meeting scheduled for Oct. 23.
Property resolutions: The council adopted Resolution 2025-10-22R to offer a small city-owned parcel (near Main and Summit) for sale to abutting owners under statutory procedures with an offering price of $14,050 and adopted Resolution 2025-10-23R to authorize acquisition of 11918 Delaware Street using the average of two appraisals to facilitate future roundabout infrastructure. Staff described appraisal amounts and process; the council approved both resolutions by roll call (one member recorded a 'No' on the acquisition vote).
Historic alcohol permits: The council approved historic alcohol permits for two downtown restaurants — Radius at 116 North Main Street (applicant Chris Pablo) and a new operation at 115 West Joliet Street (applicant Chris Pappas). Staff reviewed location, ownership and operations and recommended approval; council voted in favor of both permits.
Other action: the council approved expanded sponsorship levels for July 4, 2026 events and discussed moving future council meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting in January.
