City Council Meeting 08/25/2026

The City Council of Brookings held a meeting on August 25, 2026, which included extensive public commentary and council discussion on the use and contract terms of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) provided by Flock Safety. Residents expressed concerns about privacy, data ownership, and contract changes that allegedly weakened the city's control over collected data. The council announced a forthcoming study session on September 22 to address these issues. Additionally, the council considered and ultimately rejected the appointment of Jeff Streuy to the Human Rights Commission due to concerns about his alignment with the commission's mission. The meeting also included approval of a contract award to BX Civil and Construction for a $324,871.85 drainage improvements project, several liquor license transfers and approvals, and discussion of the Dakota Bank Center management transition from Oak View Group to city management starting January 2027. Other agenda items included introduction of ordinances related to lost property and conditional use permits, and a progress report on various city projects such as street maintenance, library programs, and fire station construction. A motion was passed to review and update ordinances related to board and commission appointments to align with the city charter.