Gardner City Council Meeting July 6, 2026

The Gardner City Council meeting held on July 6, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council authorized responses to open meeting law complaints and approved a measure to adjust the city clerk's step designation based on experience. A lease agreement amendment was approved allowing Growing Places LLC to install a backup generator and condensers at the Waterford Community Center. A proposed transfer of $4,161 from the city council wages and salaries account to fund signage at Greenwood Pool was discussed but ultimately referred to the finance committee for further study. The council authorized an intermunicipal agreement for animal control services with the town of Hubbertson through 2029. Additionally, the council designated a new transfer station safety program coordinator position as a special municipal employee and approved related compensation budget transfers totaling $215,127. Other items included ordinance amendments and general council remarks, with no new business introduced.