2026-09-14 - City Commission
Summary
- Executive Session authorized (Turnberg/Gullickson, all aye) for attorney advice on reasonably predictable litigation involving former employees.
- Consent agenda approved (Turnberg/Peterson, unanimous): included renewals of liquor licenses, findings of fact on dangerous buildings, contract amendments and task orders, and bills totaling $7,978,290.
- Annexation of an approximate 122.95-acre portion of Section 10, 138N-49W approved (Strand/Turnberg, unanimous); first reading of the annexation ordinance waived and placed.
- Covey Ranch Third Addition rezoning resolution and first reading approved (Turnberg/Gullickson, unanimous); plat of Covey Ranch Third Addition (158 lots, 153.41 acres) approved.
- Developer Agreements with Dabbert Custom Homes, Brookstone Property, Enclave Manager and Bank Forward for Covey Ranch Third Addition approved (Turnberg/Gullickson, unanimous).
- Infrastructure Request for Covey Ranch Third Addition (Improvement District No. BN-26-D1) approved (Turnberg/Gullickson, unanimous).
- Public hearing on the 2027 preliminary budget; no vote; Brad Bachmeier spoke in support of a $90,000 allocation to The Arts Partnership.
- Third Avenue South demolition matter: two-week exterior weathering-in extension plus 30 days for siding granted (Strand/Peterson; 4-1, Turnberg nay); the property owner and family members spoke.
- Special assessments approved: Skyway maintenance ($160,000 over 48 properties), unpaid utility bills ($268,454.72 over 782 accounts), sidewalks SR-25-A (
$600,000) and SR-25-B ($551,000), and 17 improvement districts. - Liquor license hearings: Spaghetti Western transfer and Mount Everest Kitchen Class “GH” license approved; Red Lobster #309 and Ramada Fargo hearings continued to October 26, 2026.
Issues discussed
Built from the official minutes. Video transcript status is tracked separately.