City Council Meeting 5/18/2026

The City Council of Watertown held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The council approved the FAA equipment relocation project, authorizing the city manager to sign a non-federal reimbursable agreement with the Department of Transportation and the FAA, supported by a $700,000 grant from the Airport Terminal Program. Additionally, the council approved a lease agreement for city-owned property for haying rights with L&J Farms and Ranch, a current tenant at the airport. Various business and special event licenses were reviewed and approved, including retail malt beverage and wine licenses for local events and businesses. The council also passed zoning text amendments and business licensing ordinance changes aimed at streamlining processes and addressing community needs. No new capital improvement projects or large-scale procurement contracts beyond the FAA project were discussed. The meeting concluded with updates on city services and community events, and a call for future discussions on downtown litter mitigation.