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Huxley council approves consent agenda, adopts municipal code amendment and sets hearings on budget and CIP
Summary
On June 9, 2026, the Huxley City Council approved its consent agenda including multiple TIF payments and project payment applications, passed Ordinance No. 562 (amendment to Section 63.04(4B)) by suspending readings, and directed parks staff to work with the administrator on Westview Heights Park estimates. The council also removed Resolution 26-066 from the agenda at staff request.
The Huxley City Council on June 9 approved a slate of routine items, passed a municipal code amendment and set public hearings on budget and capital projects.
Consent agenda and financials: By unanimous roll call the council approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the May 26 minutes, payment of bills, the treasurer's report for May, two temporary liquor permits (Lucky Wife Wine Slushies five‑day permit and Flight Bar & Grille outdoor service area), and several resolutions: Resolution No. 26‑061 (set public hearing on amendment to the FY 2025‑2026 budget), Resolution No. 26‑062 (set public hearing on the 2027–2031 Capital Improvements Plan), Resolution No. 26‑063 (correction to a prior transfer of TIF funds), Resolution No. 26‑064 (approve Payment Application No. 2 for the N 2nd Avenue Water Main Replacement Project) and Resolution No. 26‑065 (approve Payment Application No. 7 for the Huxley Public Works Facility project).
The meeting minutes include a claims register totaling $918,715.46 across funds; the minutes list totals by fund, with TIF receipts/payments comprising the largest single line at $683,428.65.
Ordinance and readings: The council approved Ordinance No. 562, amending Section 63.04(4B) of the municipal code. The council moved to suspend the rules, waived required subsequent readings, and approved the ordinance on the same night; votes on the motions and final approval were unanimous. The minutes do not provide substantive detail on the content of Section 63.04(4B) or the practical effect of the amendment.
Agenda change: The minutes record that City Administrator Dave Haugland requested removal of Resolution 26‑066 ("A Resolution Establishing Wages for City Employees and Stipends/Call Pay/Training Pay/Meeting Pay for Fire Department and EMS Personnel Effective June 27, 2026") from the agenda; the council approved the agenda as amended.
Parks, projects and next steps: Parks and Recreation Director Heather Denger said she had contacted a vendor to discuss mosquito spraying for the upcoming Prairie Fest. Consultant Forrest Aldrich reported outreach to the McDonald's property regarding bright external lighting and rear grading. In a work session on Westview Heights Park, Denger discussed estimated costs and the council directed her to work with Administrator Dave Haugland on next steps and cost refinement.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. on a motion by Roberts and a second by Murphy; vote 5‑0.
What’s next: The minutes show public hearings have been set for a FY25‑26 budget amendment and for adoption of the 2027–2031 CIP; dates and staff reports will appear in future council materials.
