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Mount Vernon council unTables EMS‑district item, sets public hearing for July 20, 2026
Summary
Council un‑tabled the post‑engineering report for the Lumberton EMS District and set a public hearing for July 20, 2026; staff noted the final vote on formation must occur within 60 days of the hearing and that multiple county actors are involved.
The Mount Vernon City Council voted to remove the Lumberton EMS District formation report from the table and set a public hearing on the formation of the EMS district for July 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
A councilmember moved to untable the agenda item and the motion carried. Council then voted to set the hearing date; staff reminded the council that, once a public hearing is held, the governing body must complete the binding vote within 60 days and that multiple county players and county attorneys are part of the process.
Staff said the team will continue coordinating with Linn and Johnson counties and county counsel as the district formation proceeds. The hearing will offer a formal opportunity for public testimony on the engineering report and the proposed EMS district boundary and services. No final formation vote was taken at this meeting.
Next steps: The council scheduled the public hearing for the July meeting and staff will continue intergovernmental coordination and provide materials for the hearing.
