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Votes at a glance: Magna Council approves Broadway reinvestment ordinance, instructs legal negotiations and adds $219,000 to staff budget

Magna City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

At its January meeting, Magna’s council approved an ordinance creating the Broadway Community Reinvestment Project area, voted to instruct staff to begin contract negotiations with a proposed law firm, and approved a $219,000 supplemental for three staff positions; other routine appointments were also made.

The City Council took several formal actions during the January public meeting. Key votes and outcomes are summarized below.

• Approval of minutes (consent): Council approved the minutes of the Jan. 13 meeting by voice vote with no opposition.

• Instruction to begin negotiations with proposed legal team: After a presentation by Nathan Bracken of Smith Harvickson, the council voted to instruct staff to begin negotiations with the firm and to allow the firm or conflict counsel to participate in a closed session as needed. Staff will negotiate terms and bring a proposed contract back to the council for formal approval.

• Ordinance: Broadway…

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