Common Council - September 28, 2026

The Common Council meeting of Cooko, held on September 28, 2026, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved Resolution 2868, which authorized a transfer of $30,000 to $45,000 from the general fund for inspection motor equipment and park waste removal and building maintenance. The council also passed Ordinance 7243, adopting the 2027 city budget totaling approximately $128.3 million, covering property tax, non-property tax, and transportation improvement program funds. Additionally, Ordinance 7251 was approved to authorize funding for the St. Joan apartment project through taxable economic development revenue notes, supporting the development of 43 apartments including ADA-accessible units. Several zoning ordinances (7252, 7253, 7254, and 7255) were passed to facilitate residential and mixed-use developments, including changes to zoning classifications and planned unit developments, which will support new housing projects and economic development in the city.