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City outlines repaving, rebuild and park projects; $35,000 KYTC assistance approved for Sky Drive

City staff reported upcoming repaving (Graves Ave, Home Street, McAlpin & Hope Lane), a full rebuild of Linwood Avenue, and awarded the Locust Street Park contract; council also approved a $35,000 KYTC MOA for Sky Drive improvements and staff credited Pierce Turner for securing local road funds.

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Commission weighs changes to code‑enforcement chapter, including higher fines and appointment authority

The commission considered a second‑reading ordinance to amend Chapter 7 of the city code to clarify special magistrate authority, allow city manager appointment of a pro tem special magistrate, and increase administrative fines (up to $1,000/$5,000/$15,000 per day) consistent with state statute for municipalities of 50,000+ residents; commissioners debated repeat violators and board discretion.

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Albany preservationists warn proposed changes to Section 106 could curtail local review

Commissioners and preservation advocates discussed proposed regulatory changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act that would shift the role of local governments from consultative participants to post‑decision reviewers; several speakers described the change as potentially devastating and suggested preparing a local comment or memo once the rule appears in the Federal Register.

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Cecil Township declares ordinance exclusionary for data centers, starts 180‑day curative process

The board voted to declare its unified development ordinance substantively invalid as applied to data centers and to prepare a curative amendment, pausing new data‑center applications for 180 days while officials draft and advertise a dedicated ordinance.

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Council presses platforms for pool-rental complaints; ordinance banning short-term pool rentals under consideration

After meetings with Swimply officials, council members said platform fixes and a 24-hour contact may help; several council members said a local ordinance prohibiting residential pool rentals is likely needed to protect neighborhoods.

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Keene council approves Atmos Energy negotiated settlement and new tariffs

Council adopted resolution 2026-503 to approve the Atmos City Steering Committee settlement reducing the company's requested increase; staff said the settlement reduced the initial request by about $30,000,000 and the resolution carried on council vote.

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Council directs city administrator to negotiate developer agreement changes after closed session

Following a closed session under Minnesota statutes for labor negotiations and property-sale offers, the council voted to direct City Administrator Rich to discuss changes to a developer agreement discussed in closed session.

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Act 162 transfers forest-fire-warden appointment to local fire chiefs; Morgan Selectboard to consult Derby Line chief

Forest Fire Warden Ric Pare told the Selectboard that Act 162 removes the Selectboard's authority to appoint the Town Forest Fire Warden, transferring that authority to the chief of the responding fire department; the Selectboard plans to reach out to Derby Line Fire Chief Craig Ellem.

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Commissioners raise concerns about assessor rulings and a state equalization appeal

Commissioners discussed a recent property assessment outcome and the county's experience before the State Equalization Board, questioned why parcels (including Rice Lake) were treated as commercial, and discussed whether local ordinances and enforcement of permit expirations should be strengthened.

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Vermont telecoms file appeals and sign stipulations after state-set valuations; BCA to forward stipulations to Selectboard

Vermont Telephone Company and VTel Wireless filed formal appeals after grievance denials of state-set communications valuations; the Manchester BCA endorsed use of stipulation agreements to treat the stipulation as the de facto BCA decision and authorized the chair to present stipulations to the Selectboard for signature and onward appeal to PVR or Superior Court.

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Commission authorizes county attorney to negotiate over disputed annexation

The commission directed County Attorney Bob Bowman to negotiate with the city over what the county says may be a noncontiguous annexation affecting Dry Valley Road and James Ridge, and instructed him to return to the commission if litigation is required.

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Inkster council re‑votes, approves Neighborhood Stabilization Program after two abstentions

After discussing quorum and voting rules, the Inkster City Council re‑voted to authorize use of first‑right‑of‑refusal on county tax‑foreclosed parcels and to contract vendors for the 2026–27 Neighborhood Stabilization Program; two members abstained citing financial conflicts.