Johnston City Council Work Session - April 6, 2026

The Johnston City Council held a work session on April 6, 2026, focusing primarily on two agenda items: the presentation of the fiscal year 2025 audit by Bonsack and Frammalt, and the beautification framework plan for the city. The audit presentation highlighted a clean financial statement audit with no material weaknesses or compliance violations, noting a $4 million increase in governmental funds revenue primarily from property tax and tax increment financing, and detailed capital projects including debt payments and new general obligation debt issuance. The beautification plan presentation covered strategies for enhancing street tree canopy, monumentation upgrades, and pedestrian nodes along arterial and collector roads, with discussions on budget allocations for tree planting, maintenance, and streetscape improvements. Council members discussed funding mechanisms, including the need for dedicated funds for pedestrian nodes outside major street projects, and prioritized potential projects such as intersection enhancements and corridor designs. The plan is intended as a living document to guide future CIP budgets and policy decisions related to urban forestry and streetscape improvements.