Special Council Work Session
February 23, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
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Mayor Jake Ellwood called the meeting to order. Council present were: Josh Brenneman, Dave Goedken, Candy Langerman, Scott Brighton and Mary Phelan. Also, present were City Administrator Russell Farnum, City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Public Works Director Nick Kahler and Water/Wastewater Superintendent Jim Tjaden.
Brenneman moved to approve the agenda, Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Council held a budget work session. Farnum present an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget for Water, Road Use, Storm Sewer, Yard Waste, Sanitation and Sewer Departments. Kahler presented the Road Use, Storm Sewer, Yard Waste and Sanitation Departments budgets in more detail. No action was taken.
Hinrichsen reviewed the proposed amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Goedken moved to adjourn at 7:12 P.M.
Jake Ellwood, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer