Algona City Council Meeting for October 26 2026

The Algona City Council meeting on October 26, 2026, included public hearings on property-tax ordinance 1275-26 and the first reading of budget ordinance 1277-26. Staff described changes intended to balance the budget, including revising how Public Works Director costs are allocated among funds and pursuing FEMA funding and reimbursement for the transit station. The city also reported planned employee layoffs as part of its financial adjustments. The transcript records approval of ordinance 1273-26, including an update to stormwater allocation from 11% to 16%; it does not clearly establish adoption of the property-tax or budget ordinances.

On procurement and capital work, Public Works said the request for proposals for the Hobby project is on hold while the city checks whether an asbestos-abatement survey could reduce project costs. The director also identified potential brownfields funding for future projects involving contaminated properties or buildings with asbestos or lead. A list of surplus equipment and materials is being prepared for council review at a future meeting, and the city is awaiting King County Metro’s response about bus-stop benches. No contract award, vendor selection, or specific procurement amount was reported. The council also approved an amendment to the city administrator’s employment agreement and voted to table ordinance 1274-26.