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Innovative City Council approves downtown storage-use bans, picks new city clerk and OKs contracts; PFAS participation to return to council
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting the Innovative City Council approved multiple ordinances limiting first-floor storage in the downtown corridor, confirmed a city clerk appointment, authorized several contracts and pay requests, and discussed joining a PFAS class-action; staff will return a participation agreement for council consideration.
The Innovative City Council on Dec. 8 approved a package of final-reading ordinances restricting storage uses on the first floor of multistory buildings in the downtown corridor, confirmed a personnel appointment, and authorized several city contracts and payments while directing staff to return a PFAS participation agreement for a future vote.
The actions were part of a routine evening of business that included personnel moves, infrastructure payments and a series of code changes aimed at addressing fire and land-use concerns in downtown. "This is a continuation of what we've always done with them," said Speaker 4 in reference to a vendor contract; council members described many measures as continuations or routine approvals.
Votes at a glance: the council approved Resolution 31 (development matter discussed in the public hearing), confirmed the city administrator's recommendation to appoint Aaron Mozel as city clerk and employee services director effective Dec. 8, 2025, adopted ordinances addressing first-floor storage and dangerous-building provisions, approved Ordinance 10 74 on sewer use charges, and approved Ordinance 10 75 (off-street parking, as amended). The council also approved Change Order No. 3 (Oak Park Estates Trail) reflecting a $150 reduction and Pay Request No. 3 to Mid State Solution LLC in the amount of $57,229.03.
On contracts, the council approved Resolution 32, contracting with EnviroNet for lead-based paint and asbestos inspections; staff said testing is expected to take about 8 to 12 weeks and that bids for the construction phase are planned for February. Council also approved Resolution 33, a master professional services agreement with HR Grama, Inc. for GIS services (staff noted approximately $6,000 per year for data hosting in the current service arrangement), and Resolution 34 accepting a drainage maintenance and temporary access easement tied to forthcoming annexation steps.
The council discussed a notice about a PFAS class-action lawsuit affecting nearby businesses. Staff reported local well-testing results were "extremely low" and near undetectable, and estimated potential eligibility of roughly $150,000 if the city participates. The city attorney described the proposed fee arrangement as a contingent, one-third attorney fee with no upfront cost; the council directed staff to place the participation agreement on a future agenda for formal action.
The meeting ended with routine staff reports, council remarks and an adjournment. Items approved at this meeting will appear on the council's official minutes and in follow-up agenda materials.
