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Josh Borderud

District 3 Council Member2020–2026

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending May 12, 2026.

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 (16)(Development)

critical↑Aug 2025[39]

Barron's Branch Public Improvements and Master Development Agreement

Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.

high↓Dec 2025[26]

TIF Zone Management

Distributes $1.18 million in unspent funds back to the city, county, and college district.

medium→Mar 2026[17]

Parks and Recreation Planning and Advisory

Pool fee updates and recreation program costs may affect user fees for residents.

high↓Feb 2026[12]

Melody Grove II RAD/Section 18 Redevelopment

Secures federal funding and financing structures for affordable housing revitalization.

critical↓Oct 2025[11]

Downtown Redevelopment Infrastructure

The project is part of a 12-20 year redevelopment plan.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Poehls Addition Preliminary Plat Expansion

Private investment in residential infrastructure.

medium↑Jan 2026[10]

business development program

The financial impact of potential concessions is currently unknown as the city assesses the situation.

high↓Apr 2026[7]

HUD-Code Manufactured Housing Compliance

Ensures the city remains compliant with state law, avoiding potential penalties or legal challenges.

critical↓Jan 2026[6]

Downtown Redevelopment Project & Master Development Agreement

Involves public investment not to exceed $183.8 million for downtown infrastructure and development management.

medium↑Mar 2026[5]

park redevelopment

This project will likely cost millions, but the long-term economic boost from a better park is the goal.

medium↓Dec 2025[4]

Student Housing Development

The applicant owes $300 in outstanding application fees.

medium↓May 2026[4]

2026-2027 HUD Annual Action Plan Funding

Increases CDBG funding by $1,357,153 and HOME funding by $645,675.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Housing Tax Credit Program Resolutions of Support

Developers requested nominal fee waivers of at least $500 per project.

high↓Aug 2025[1]

Miguel House Boutique Hotel Development

The project is expected to increase local property values and tourism activity.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

quiet zone construction

The project is funded at $10.7 million.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

economic development hiring

Expect potential new jobs and maybe even some tax revenue boosts down the line if this new hire works their magic.

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.

  • movedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • secondedpassed2026-05-05

    MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING

  • 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 (4)

Recorded while Borderud was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Development)

No votes found matching Development.

In the news (1)