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Lincoln council adopts consent agenda, advances playground planning and cancels small uncollectible taxes
Summary
The town council adopted the consent agenda, advanced school playground design work, reappointed several board members and adopted a resolution canceling certain uncollectible mobile-home taxes (recorded on the floor as 1287¢). The council also scheduled a Feb. 9 work session and a Feb. 10 council meeting.
The Lincoln Town Council adopted its consent agenda, approved multiple appointments and reappointments, accepted committee reports advancing school capital work and adopted a resolution authorizing cancellation of certain uncollectible mobile-home taxes.
Council members reappointed or deferred appointments to several boards, including planning and personnel boards. The capital improvement committee reported that design work will proceed for new playgrounds at multiple schools and a preschool addition; the committee and council praised the recently opened Lonsdale gym and STEM spaces.
During consideration of a resolution authorizing tax cancellations, the council discussed uncollectible mobile-home tax accounts and the amount noted on the record as "1287¢." Councilor Peshet moved adoption of the resolution and the council approved it by voice vote.
The council also settled February scheduling: members agreed to hold a work session on Feb. 9 and the council meeting on Feb. 10 to allow adequate time before March meetings.
Why it matters: The actions advance school capital projects, streamline routine municipal business and clear small uncollectible tax accounts from the town's books.
What’s next: Design teams will continue work on playground plans and staff will implement appointment and calendar changes as directed by the council.
