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Historic Preservation Program
The city's first historic preservation ordinance was presented — it creates a landmark commission and historic overlay zoning but doesn't designate anything yet. It returns for a vote October 20.
6 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
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April 28 Tornado After-Action Findings
The response to the EF-3 tornado was widely praised — no deaths, five injuries, 22 agencies helping — but the report flagged a failed siren, no permanent emergency operations center, and no mobile command post as gaps to fix before the next disaster.
9 mentionsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
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Tornado damage cost update
The mayor asked for a cost update on damage from the recent tornado; the fire chief will bring that information to the council soon.
12 mentionsLast discussed Jul 7, 2026