Current Council Standing Committees

Meeting minutes available here.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION
Meets regularly the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Government Center. 
This committee handles planning issues, building and maintenance codes, beautification programs and economic development.

  • Susan Taylor - Ward 1
  • Kim Baker, Chairwoman - Ward 2
  • Nancy Medvick - Ward 3
  • Seve Borgmann - Ward 4
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Meets as needed at the Government Center. 
This committee oversees city communication programs, including the City Newsletter, website, community events and other programs.

  • James Surgeon - Ward 1
  • Kim Baker, Chairwoman - Ward 2
  • Chuck Caverly - Ward 3
  • Norm Rhea - Ward 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Meets twice per year, dates TBA at 5:30 p.m. at the Government Center. 
This committee works to attract and stimulate economic development in the city.

  • Susan Taylor - Ward 1
  • Howard Abrams, Chairman - Ward 2
  • Chuck Caverly - Ward 3
  • Norm Rhea - Ward 4
FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Meets as needed at the Government Center.
This committee oversees financial policies, plans and reports, risk management programs, employee salaries and benefits and personnel policies.

  • Susan Taylor, Chairwoman - Ward 1
  • Howard Abrams - Ward 2
  • Nancy Medvick - Ward 3
  • Steve Borgmann - Ward 4
PARKS AND RECREATION
Meets as needed at the Community Center.
This committee directs policies related to city recreation facilities and programs.

  • James Surgeon - Ward 1
  • Howard Abrams - Ward 2
  • Nancy Medvick - Ward 3
  • Norm Rhea, Chairman - Ward 4

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Meets regularly the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Government Center.
This committee oversees street maintenance, snow and ice control, street lighting and solid waste services within the city.

  • Susan Taylor - Ward 1
  • Howard Abrams, Chairman - Ward 2
  • Chuck Caverly - Ward 3
  • Norm Rhea - Ward 4
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH
Meets as needed.
This committee directs policies and programs in the areas of police, disaster management, public health and animal control.

  • James Surgeon - Ward 1
  • Kim Baker, Chairwoman - Ward 2
  • Nancy Medvick - Ward 3
  • Steve Borgmann - Ward 4
Traffic Commission Members – (Section 15-3, Municipal Code)

  • Councilman Howard Abrams, Chairman of Public Improvements Committee
  • Councilwoman Kim Baker, Chairwoman of Public Safety and Health