Alexandria City: 5/15/25

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The Alexandria City Council met on May 15, 2025, to address a range of city business, including public safety, infrastructure, and community events. Two new police recruits, Tyler Messer and Hunter Perry, were sworn in during the meeting. The council also heard from the American Legion Auxiliary promoting their upcoming community fundraising “Cruise In” car show to support local veterans. A proclamation was issued recognizing May 18–24 as National Public Works Week, honoring the city’s public works employees. The first reading of the 2025–2026 fiscal year budget ordinance was presented, outlining funding allocations and plans for handling any surplus. Council approved two municipal orders to declare city vehicles as surplus property for auction. Updates were provided on the city campus construction project, with progress being made despite weather delays. Council also discussed traffic congestion and infrastructure concerns along US 27, including possible light synchronization and truck lane improvements. Committee reports covered topics such as police recruitment and retention, sidewalk repairs, traffic signage to deter violations, and a potential federal grant for transportation safety. Upcoming events include a Kids to Parks Day on May 17 and a community fishing derby on June 7. The meeting closed with councilmember updates and community announcements. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.

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Acceptance of Minutes: May 1, 2025 00:01:03


Scheduled Visitors and Guests\Police Recruits - Tyler Messer & Hunter Perry 00:01:20


American Legion 219 Auxiliary 00:05:01


UNSCHEDULED VISITORS AND GUESTS 00:12:02


Proclamation 2025-05 00:12:21

National Public Works Week, May 18-24


Ordinance 2025-07 (1st Reading) 00:15:29

FY 25/26 Budget


Municipal Order 2025-11 00:17:04

Surplus Property: PW 2016 Ford Truck


Municipal Order 2025-12 00:18:28

Surplus Property: Park 2008 Ford Explorer


DEPARTMENT REPORTS\City Clerk 00:19:35


City Administrator 00:19:38


Police Department 00:23:56


Public Works 00:24:35


Zoning/Code Enforcement 00:25:04


Community Center 00:25:10


Council Committees 00:25:15


Boards and Commissions 00:29:58


New Business 00:31:53

Profit-n-Loss


Old Business 00:32:05


Mayor and Council Comments 00:38:38


Future Meetings 00:42:00

June 3, 7:00pm - Planning & Zoning June 4, 7:00pm - Park & Recreation. Alexandria Community Park


Communications 00:42:10

May 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm - Kids to Parks Day, Kids Camouflage Boot Camp, Alexandria Community Park May 17, 4:00pm-7:00pm - American Legion Auxiliary Post 219, Cruise-In at Alexandria Tire June 7 - Fishing Derby, Alexandria Community Park June 7-8 - Free Fishing Weekend



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