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)(General)
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.
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.
Residential Property Compliance
Action on these properties may involve municipal expenditures for abatement or fines levied against owners.
Downtown Revitalization
The project is expected to guide long-term private investment in the downtown core.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Siting
The city has invested in land acquisition, but specific construction costs for a plant remain unbudgeted.
Office Rezoning at 501-511 Herring Avenue
Minimal fiscal impact.
infrastructure contract
Your tax dollars are going towards making that bridge way brighter, costing over $1.5 million.
criminal charges against city employee
Taxpayer money could be on the line for legal fees and potential settlements, not to mention the cost of fixing any broken systems.
property acquisition
It's a big investment, but the city hopes it'll pay off with new businesses and a boosted economy.
Riverwalk project
This means more money potentially flowing into the city from tourism and local businesses, but also means taxpayer dollars are being spent.
office closure
No big financial impact here, just a heads-up to avoid a wasted trip.
data center expansion
This could mean big bucks for the city, but we might end up footing the bill for increased utility costs.
litter enforcement
The city might spend more on cleanup if they don't enforce littering rules, but fines could bring some cash back.
city manager appointment
It's too early to tell if this appointment will impact your wallet, but new leadership often means new priorities.
Employee Health Insurance Plan Adjustments & Shortfall
Requires a 12% city contribution increase (~$2.2 million) and a 7% employee premium hike to eliminate a $4 million fund shortfall.
city manager search
The salary and benefits for the new City Manager will be determined during the final contract negotiations.
data center zoning
The project involves a $10 billion investment but raises concerns about utility strain.
warrant amnesty event
Clearing warrants could save you money on fines and fees, plus avoid future penalties.
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 (1)
Recorded while Borderud was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (1)(General)
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