After a detailed presentation on schedule, small-issuer exemption and cost scenarios, the council voted to issue $5 million in bonds on a 20-year term to fund electric infrastructure upgrades, with staff to finalize the preliminary official statement.

Council authorized phases one and two of an electric distribution rebuild — engineering and construction observation — at an estimated $80,000 to produce design documents and cost estimates ahead of construction in the next year.

Council approved $80,000 to fund phases one and two of an electric‑system upgrade (design and construction observation). The consultant said the work will allow staff to firm up construction costs and schedule, with construction likely the following year.

Council discussed a proposed 1% local sales tax to finance about $3 million through a 30‑year bond, raising concerns about lack of a sunset, business impacts and the need for clearer materials before public outreach.