City Council Meeting - 09/08/2026

The City Council of Watertown convened on September 8, 2026, with discussions primarily focused on municipal procurement and contract approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of an amendment to a road maintenance memorandum of understanding with Elmira Township, reflecting changes due to annexation. The council authorized the city manager to execute a new ambulance billing services agreement with PCC Billing, citing improved collection performance and customer service compared to the current provider. Additionally, the council approved resolutions accepting infrastructure improvements in two industrial park developments, involving contractors Clausen and Sons Construction LLC, East River Contracting, and Dunning Incorporated. A resolution was also passed to update ambulance fee structures to align with third-party billing requirements. The meeting included a first reading of the 2027 property tax levy ordinance and a second reading of an ordinance regulating personal conveyances in the downtown area. The city manager noted upcoming bid responses for redevelopment proposals of the former water treatment plant, with plans to review recommendations in an October work session. Other topics included open meeting law compliance and community discussions on police technology. No votes were taken on the redevelopment bids during this meeting.