Lexington council authorizes Frontier contract, buys safety barriers and approves stop sign change

At its April 13, 2026 regular meeting the Lexington City Council voted, as recorded in the minutes, to switch the city's phone and internet services to Frontier and authorized Mayor Allen Retzlaff to execute the contract. Councilmember Dana Matson made the motion, which Councilmember David Mason seconded; the minutes record the result as "Vote 5 for." The minutes do not provide a roll-call listing of individual votes.

The council also approved several operational items. Councilmember Anthony Retzlaff moved to purchase 30 portable safety barriers from Uline for $3,750 plus shipping; Councilmember David Mason seconded and the minutes record the vote as "Vote 5 for." In the same item, Councilmember Anthony Retzlaff moved to change a Yield sign to a Stop sign at Eagle Loop and 5th Street; Councilmember David Mason seconded and the motion was recorded as passing ("Vote 5 for").

Earlier in the meeting the council approved the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes and authorized payment of March bills; those motions are recorded in the minutes with the outcome "Vote 5 for." The meeting minutes list financial/budget, police, code enforcement, public works, municipal court, and mayor/council reports as presented but do not include detailed content of those reports.

Mayor Allen Retzlaff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.; the council adjourned at 7:02 p.m. The minutes show the motions and outcomes but do not provide roll-call detail for individual council votes.