Josh Borderud
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 4:23
- Avg per meeting
- 0:38
- Segments
- 128
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2027 Annual Operating Budget
Sets city spending and tax collections for the upcoming fiscal year, affecting median homestead property tax bills.
Barron's Branch Public Improvements and Master Development Agreement
Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.
local elections
This could mean big changes for future development deals and tax incentives related to that data center.
Data Center Development Concerns
Potential long-term strains on regional utility infrastructure and water supplies.
Personnel Appointment
The impact on the city budget is currently unknown.
TIF Zone Management
Distributes $1.18 million in unspent funds back to the city, county, and college district.
Commercial and Residential Rezoning Across Multiple Corridors
Enhances commercial tax base and expands housing options.
Transit System Performance Review
The review covers the allocation and expenditure of transit funds for the 2026 fiscal year.
Museum Capital Improvements
Involves a $10 million state funding allocation for museum and site improvements.
Severe Weather Response
Costs associated with emergency response and infrastructure damage are currently being assessed.
Parks and Recreation Planning and Advisory
Pool fee updates and recreation program costs may affect user fees for residents.
Board Quorum and Membership Stability
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Downtown Revitalization
The project is expected to guide long-term private investment in the downtown core.
Residential Property Compliance
Action on these properties may involve municipal expenditures for abatement or fines levied against owners.
Facility Safety and Fire Protection
The cost of installation is currently unknown but is considered a high-priority capital improvement.
Melody Grove II RAD/Section 18 Redevelopment
Secures federal funding and financing structures for affordable housing revitalization.
Poehls Addition Preliminary Plat Expansion
Private investment in residential infrastructure.
BU/US 77 Corridor Improvements
Future funding will be prioritized for corridor improvements as projects advance.
Downtown Redevelopment Infrastructure
The project is part of a 12-20 year redevelopment plan.
Fiscal Year 2027 Outside Agency Funding
Involves roughly $3.8 million to $4.2 million in potential outside agency funding allocations.
Moved or seconded (25)
Motions Borderud personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
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MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- movedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
- movedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING BASED ON STAFF'S CURRENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: SECTION 4.2 (BUILDING HEIGHT AND MASSING) BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM BU…
- secondedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO APPROVE
- movedpassed2026-05-05
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- movedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO APPROVE
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- movedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
- secondedpassed2026-04-21
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
- movedpassed2026-04-07
Motion to Disapprove
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Motion to Approve on First Reading
- movedpassed2026-04-07
Motion To Approve The Consent Agenda With The Following Revision: On RES-2026-188, Addition Of The Words "Subject To City Council Approval" Inserted At The End Of Number 3.
- movedpassed2026-04-07
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
- secondedpassed2026-04-07
Motion to Approve on First Reading
Decisions during term (171)
Recorded while Borderud was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes from the February 10, 2026 Meeting
Resolution 2026-286: Canvass and Declare Results of May 2, 2026 General Election
Resolution 2026-287: Designate Mayor Pro Tem
Approval of April 1, 2026 Minutes
718 Tyler Ave Property Update
3513 Live Oak Ave Property Update
1122 Brook Ave Property Update
918 N 13th St Demolition Order
416 Spring St Property Update
1413 Holly Vista St Property Update
903 N 11th St Property Update
2123 N 5th St Property Update
117 Clifton St Civil Penalty
2901 S 12th St Civil Penalty
Approval of Consent Agenda
Adoption of Standards of Care for Youth Programs
Amendment to Floyd Casey Design Book
Public Art Commission Ordinance Amendment
City Manager Contract Authority Amendment
Land Use and Rezone: 14th and Columbus
Voting record (79)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING BASED ON STAFF'S CURRENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: SECTION 4.2 (BUILDING HEIGHT AND MASSING) BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 50
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
Approval of Resolution 2026-286
Resolution 2026-286: Canvass and Declare Results of May 2, 2026 General Election
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING BASED ON STAFF'S CURRENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATION: SECTION 4.2 (BUILDING HEIGHT AND MASSING) BE AMENDED TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 50
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
Motion To Approve The Consent Agenda With The Following Revision: On RES-2026-188, Addition Of The Words “Subject To City Council Approval” Inserted At The End Of Number 3.
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
Motion to Approve on First Reading
Motion to Approve on Second Reading
Motion to Approve on First Reading
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE FOLLOWING REVISION TO RESOLUTION 2026-215 THAT THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE EMPLOYMENT TERMS
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO WITHDRAW
MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING
Utility Easement Abandonment 1818 South 2nd Street (Second Reading)
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