Mayor and City Council
The Council is the legislative body of the organization. The members of the Council approve the tax rate, the budget and determine the vision of the City. The Council provides leadership for the community by identifying issues and then implementing goals and strategies to solve the issues. The focus of the Council member should be on the policy of the City and the Council’s vision for the City, enforcement of ordinances, managing of the City’s financial affairs, and conducting the City’s intergovernmental affairs. Some of the ways the Council focuses on these goals is, land use development, comprehensive planning, capital improvement projects, capital financing and strategic planning. In order to implement their plans, the Council gives the City Administrator the authority and direction to execute the plans .
The Mayor is a voting member of the Council. The Mayor is elected to serve a two-year term and received $85.00 per meeting. The four City Council Members are elected to staggered, four year terms. A Council member received $75.00 per council meeting. The Mayor and Council members receive $50.00 per committee meetings.
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m., with special sessions scheduled when necessary. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 904 10th Ave.
Mayor and City Council
Name | Title | Term |
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Darrin Johnson | Mayor | Term Expires Dec 31, 2024 |
Kevin Kaatz | Council Member | Term Expires Dec 31, 2026 |
Josh Hanson | Council Member | Term Expires Dec 31, 2026 |
Paul Anspach | Council Member | Term Expires Dec 31, 2024 |
Craig Giles | Council Member | Term Expires Dec 31, 2024 |