Oakwood City Council unanimously adopts ballot resolution to renew 2.72-mill levy; city manager reports pool revenue and recommends $454,000 asphalt contract

Oakwood City Council adopted a resolution at its June 1 meeting to place a renewal of an existing 2.72-mill property-tax levy on the ballot for voters to decide. The council president introduced the measure as a renewal to maintain the current tax level for city operations; council moved, seconded and approved the resolution by roll call with all members present voting yes (Vice Mayor Bington — yes; Mrs. Turban — yes; Mrs. Jackson — yes; Sam Dorf — yes).

The resolution follows an initial legislative step taken at the May meeting and is the final step to put the renewal before voters. Council members and staff stressed the item is a renewal, not an increase in property taxes.

In staff reports, City Manager Katie said the community communications survey has been extended through the end of the month and urged residents to respond. She also reported that the pool saw roughly 600 visitors over the Memorial Day weekend, sold about 615 memberships, and generated approximately $164,000 in weekend revenue; concession receipts were reported up about $3,000 compared with last year.

On capital maintenance, staff recommended awarding the 2026 asphalt program contract to John R. Jurgensson at a bid of $454,000, under the city’s expected budget of $500,000; the council will proceed with contracting and the program is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. The meeting closed after council comments and a reminder of the July 20, 2026 regular session.