Special Called Georgetown City Council Meeting - July 13, 2026

The City of Georgetown held a special called city council meeting on July 13, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and regulatory matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a municipal order to purchase a dump truck at a state contract price of $283,151 and acceptance of a Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) grant for resurfacing two roads. The council also approved a $105,300 grant award to update the 911 system in preparation for the statewide NG911 implementation. Additionally, the council received a detailed presentation on the schematic design and estimated $5.9 million construction cost for a new fire station, with plans to proceed with bidding and construction in 2027-2028. A major policy discussion centered on data center development, where the council expressed support for Scott County's moratorium on data center applications through December 2026, aiming to study impacts and develop land use regulations. The council emphasized the need for clear zoning regulations to address community concerns about environmental and infrastructure impacts, and discussed potential future ordinances specific to Georgetown. Other agenda items included zoning ordinance amendments, updates on city hall damage mitigation, and public safety committee reports. Motions related to procurement and budget allocations were unanimously approved during the meeting.