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Council member cites steep tax increase; members discuss pocket park and digital signage options
Summary
A council member opposed an item citing a personal tax increase of about 36%; members also discussed using CARES funds and temporary digital signage to support events and a potential pocket park acquisition.
A council member expressed concern about the city's fiscal position and personal tax impact during the meeting, saying, "I pay taxes just like you all, but mine went up, like, 36%." The comment was given as the reason for that member's opposition on a separate vote.
Separately, council members discussed potential use of one-time CARES funding and other sources to create a small pocket park near 4th and K 32, and staff reported interest in buying right-of-way from a property owner who offered land for sale. The Mayor and staff cautioned that acquisition would require funding and that multiple funding streams might be needed rather than relying on a single source.
Members also discussed renting temporary digital signage for events to provide larger, more colorful messaging than the city's existing small sign. Staff said they had asked a vendor about rental options. The meeting closed with a final housekeeping reminder for members to sign certification forms.
