Council hears water rate study scope and Bonanza comments; no action items
September 3, 2026, 2:45 p.m.
The council reviewed the scope of a water rate study with Raftelis, swore in four police officers and approved minutes. Public speakers were divided on the Bonanza 5-acre project. Two closed sessions on property and litigation lasted most of the meeting.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Closed session: property and litigation | No action · 3-0 |
| Water rate consulting contract (work session) | Discussed |
| Approve August 13 and 20 minutes | Approved · 5-0 |
| Closed session: property | No action · 5-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item CS-1 · Other
Closed session: property and litigation
No action · 3-0
Closed 3-0 at 2:48 p.m. (Council Members Ciraco and Parigian arrived at 2:50 and 2:51) and adjourned 5-0 at 4:48 p.m.
Item WS · Contract
Water rate consulting contract (work session)
Discussed
Raftelis Consulting reviewed the draft scope: council meetings, revenue requirements, cost-of-service analysis, rate design and public outreach. The council agreed to move forward and plans to approve the contract at the next meeting. No vote.
Item P · Presentation
Police officer swearing-in
No action
The mayor swore in Clint Johnson (promoted to lieutenant), Clayton Eves (promoted to sergeant) and Rick Penrod and Zach Williams, rehired as full-time officers.
Item M · Other
Approve August 13 and 20 minutes
Approved · 5-0
Approved.
Item CS-2 · Other
Closed session: property
No action · 5-0
Closed 5-0 at 6:18 p.m. and adjourned 5-0 at 7:42 p.m.
What residents said
Bonanza 5-acre projectAirport shuttle funding
Speakers split on the Bonanza 5-acre project: supporters cited workforce housing and the value of the parcel; opponents cited traffic, a potential height exception and a preference for open space. One e-commenter asked for an environmental audit of public open spaces and one questioned public funds for the airport shuttle.