Alexandria City: 6/19/25

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The Alexandria City Council meeting on June 19, 2025, focused on city operations, staff changes, budget approvals, and a potential rebranding initiative. Megan Snyder was officially promoted and sworn in as Assistant City Clerk, recognizing her dedication and ongoing clerk training. The council adopted the city’s 2025–2026 budget and finalized amendments to close out the current fiscal year, addressing funding for the new city complex. Ordinances updating the city’s code and creating a job description for a new Detective Sergeant position were introduced. City Administrator David Plummer reported steady progress on the new city campus and announced the switch to a .gov domain for enhanced credibility. He also shared updates on sidewalk grant plans and Alexandria’s first award from the CVB’s tourism grant program. Police Chief Cooper presented a revamped monthly report with detailed staffing, patrol, and investigations updates. The council celebrated the success of recent community events like the Kids Park Day and the Fishing Derby, and approved a $589,000 street paving contract. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to unveiling a proposed city rebrand, including a modernized logo representing the city courthouse, designed by local graphic artist Cody Disney. The presentation emphasized visual simplicity, flexibility, and community pride, with councilmembers offering positive feedback and suggestions. The meeting concluded with remarks supporting city staff, praising recent events, and a heartfelt statement from Mayor Andy Schafer addressing misinformation and defending the integrity of Alexandria’s public servants. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.

Chapters

Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance 00:00:21


Acceptance of Minutes 00:01:02


Unscheduled Visitors and Guests 00:01:21


Ordinances/Resolutions/Municipal Orders 00:01:25


Department Reports - City Clerk 00:12:20


City Administrator 00:13:20


Police Department 00:18:55


Public Works 00:21:06


Community Center 00:21:37


Council Committees 00:23:30


Boards and Commissions 00:25:19


New Business - Profit and Loss 00:25:38


City Branding and Architecture 00:25:47


Mayor and Council Comments 00:54:03


Communications 01:08:43



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