Donald council flags code enforcement, emergency-preparedness classes and Donald Daze volunteer shortfall

City of Donald City Council · August 17, 2026

Summary

Council discussed placing code enforcement on the September agenda, accepted an offer from Butteville Community Church to host emergency-preparedness classes, and heard that the Donald Daze Committee may dissolve without more volunteers.

During council communications the Donald City Council discussed a range of local matters to be handled in upcoming meetings.

Council agreed to schedule code-enforcement items for the regular September meeting. Councilor Michael Coffman reported that Butteville Community Church is willing to host emergency-preparedness classes, an offer the council noted for future coordination. Members also heard that the Donald Daze Committee needs additional volunteers or it may be dissolved, prompting a request for community outreach to recruit participants.

Mayor James Houdyshell also reported tension between downtown businesses over parking and increased traffic, calling it "a good problem to have" as activity grows. Admin Assistant Linda Hansen reminded the council that Aug. 18 was the last day to file to run in the Nov. 3 election. These items were presented as council communications and did not require an immediate vote at the special meeting.

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