February 9, 2026 City Council Budget Meeting

Garden City City Council · February 9, 2026

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Opening, pledge and roll call

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Meeting called to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by the presiding officer; the clerk (Mister Smith) conducted roll call, recording Mayor Jacobs and six council members as present, with Council Member Carefootis running late.

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City Manager Gibbons presented a 2026–27 budget preview showing improved finances after prior-year cuts, recommended increasing the fund balance toward 30%, and council began setting priorities including water-main replacement, road repairs (Maplewood), police facility and equipment upgrades, parks and the ice arena.

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