City Council
Council approved a new property assessment contractor (up to $200,000 over three years), okayed a beach tent rental deal at Neshotah, and kicked off the special-assessment process for a resurfacing project on 18th/19th and Emmett. They also went into closed session to talk property negotiations and a lawsuit involving a former contractor.
Key Decisions
Council started the special-assessment process for resurfacing 18th/19th (Jackson to Emmett) and Emmett (17th to 22nd). This doesn’t set anyone’s bill yet, but it’s the step that moves the project toward cost estimates and later public review—meaning residents in the area should expect assessment details to follow.
Council approved a three-year contract with Municipal Group for property assessment services, not to exceed $200,000 over three years, starting in 2027. Assessments drive property tax bills, so the city’s choice of assessor—and how well they communicate and keep values updated—matters to nearly every homeowner.
Council went into closed session citing property purchase/sale negotiations and litigation against a former contractor. Residents get the legal citation, but not the details—so the only accountability hook is what (if anything) comes back out in open session later.
Public Input · 2 speakers
Asked for clearer information about the beach tent/cabana rental item and raised concerns about campfires on the beach. She also asked about the city’s paid-parking pilot near the beach; the chair said it’s a limited pilot and that campfires are still not allowed.
Questioned why the council is discussing “representation of the city and external government relations” now, and whether it’s aimed at discouraging a council member’s advocacy work. She argued the city should apply any rules consistently and that relationship-building with other governments can help bring resources back to Two Rivers.