2026-08-10 - City Council Work Session
Summary
Built from the official minutes. No video is posted.
- Work session before the regular meeting (2026-08-10 - City Council), 5:00 to 6:26 PM; all members present.
- Discussed the solicitor permit ordinance, the Libertas Academy annexation, mobile food vendors and the Unified Development Ordinance amendment.
- Heard the police chief's Flock presentation.
- Last work session in the old meeting room; future meetings move to the Law Enforcement Center courtroom.
Solicitor Permit Ordinance
- Suggested $150 fee for permit, background check and ID; business license separate. Aimed at sales of goods, not political canvassing. Questions on youth groups, nonprofits, out-of-state background checks and enforcement; $500 fine discussed; delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
Libertas Academy Charter School Annexation
- The applicant described a public charter school for 4K through eighth grade with no tuition and a lottery. Traffic, sewer pump station and water line improvements over $1 million. Council asked about buses, funding, enrollment and why annexation.
Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance
- Exemption for school and church events; vehicle removal rule comes from state rules; site plan review on renewals.
Unified Development Ordinance Amendment
- City Planner Gordos presented townhome, short-term rental, ADU and sign changes. Council asked for a redline format; the City Attorney said it is not required but would help.
Flock Cameras
- Chief Liner: eight stationary cameras, case number required for searches, monthly audits, 30-day data retention in Flock's cloud.