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City Manager Performance Evaluation

The council reviewed how the City Manager — the city's top administrator who oversees day-to-day operations and departments — is performing. Evaluations can affect the manager's job status and set priorities for city services, but the details stayed private under state personnel law.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

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GO Bond Tax Rate for 2026-27

The council set the voter-approved park/library/pool bond tax at $0.0165 per $100 of assessed value for the coming property tax year.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 5, 2026