Special Council Work Session
January 26, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Community Media Center
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, and Park & Rec Director Jacob Oswald. Council member Ben Duehr was absent. Library Director Faith Brehm arrived during work session.
Brenneman moved to approve the agenda, Phelan seconded. Roll call was unanimous.
Council held a budget work session. Farnum present an overview of the budget Fiscal Year 2026/2027, highlighting the Cemetery, Airport, Library and Park & Rec budgets. various aspect of the budget process. Brehm present the Library proposed budget and Oswald present the proposed Park & Rec and Aquatic Center budgets. No action was taken.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
Jake Ellwood, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer