Meeting Agenda
1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rump.
2. Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Approval of Consent Agenda - The following items are considered to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a city council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from consent status and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
4.a. Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2026, meeting.
4.b.  Clerk's report of the Mayoral Action meeting.
4.c. City Department reports for May 2026. 
4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.
5. Consider Resolution 2026-068 approving the use of Public Safety Bond Funds in the amount of $35,241.08 for the purchase of drone equipment.
6. Consider Resolution 2026-069 approving the use of Public Safety Bond Funds to purchase replacements for the department's patrol rifles, patrol shotguns and pistols. 
7. Consider Resolution 2026-070 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson Associates for completion of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 
8. Consider Ordinance 2617 repealing Ordinance 2502 to allow for the creation of Paving District No. 205 under Ordinance 2618 with a new legal description for Elk Ridge Subdivision.
9. Consider Ordinance 2618 creating Paving District 205 to include grading, paving, curbing, guttering and storm sewer for Elk Ridge Subdivision. 
10. Consider Resolution 2026-055 for the installation of stop signs at 12th and Park, making it a four-way stop.  This Resolution was postponed from the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting. 
11. Consider Resolution 2026-071 approving a bid for the 2024 Storm Damage Hail Repairs
12. Consider Resolution 2026-072 establishing No Parking Zones on certain portions of Meadow Drive and North 24th Street for Emergency Access and Public Safety.
13. City Administrator Report
14. Executive Session to discuss possible litigation involving the City of Blair and to preserve the attorney-client privilege. 
15. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
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Meeting: June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - City of Blair Regular Council Meeting
Subject:
1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Rump.
Subject:
2. Roll Call.
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
4. Approval of Consent Agenda - The following items are considered to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a city council member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from consent status and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by James Letcher, second by Kevin Willis to approve the Consent Agenda.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Subject:
4.a. Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2026, meeting.
Subject:
4.b.  Clerk's report of the Mayoral Action meeting.
Subject:
4.c. City Department reports for May 2026. 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Consider Resolution 2026-068 approving the use of Public Safety Bond Funds in the amount of $35,241.08 for the purchase of drone equipment.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Kirk Highfill, second by Rick Paulsen to adopt Resolution No. 2026-068 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Consider Resolution 2026-069 approving the use of Public Safety Bond Funds to purchase replacements for the department's patrol rifles, patrol shotguns and pistols. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Rick Paulsen, second by Kent Long to adopt Resolution No. 2026-069 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Consider Resolution 2026-070 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson Associates for completion of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by James Letcher, second by Kevin Willis to indefinitely postpone Resolution No. 2026-070.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Subject:
8. Consider Ordinance 2617 repealing Ordinance 2502 to allow for the creation of Paving District No. 205 under Ordinance 2618 with a new legal description for Elk Ridge Subdivision.
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Frank Wolff to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Frank Wolff to approve Ordinance 2617 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Consider Ordinance 2618 creating Paving District 205 to include grading, paving, curbing, guttering and storm sewer for Elk Ridge Subdivision. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by James Letcher to move the statutory rule requiring reading on three different days be suspended for consideration of said ordinance.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by James Letcher to approve Ordinance 2618 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Consider Resolution 2026-055 for the installation of stop signs at 12th and Park, making it a four-way stop.  This Resolution was postponed from the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting. 
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by James Letcher, second by Kevin Willis to adopt Resolution No. 2026-055 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Consider Resolution 2026-071 approving a bid for the 2024 Storm Damage Hail Repairs
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Kevin Willis, second by Frank Wolff to receive and place on file the bids for the 2024 Storm Damage Hail Repairs.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Kevin Willis to adopt Resolution No. 2026-071 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Consider Resolution 2026-072 establishing No Parking Zones on certain portions of Meadow Drive and North 24th Street for Emergency Access and Public Safety.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Frank Wolff, second by James Letcher to adopt Resolution No. 2026-072 as presented.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Attachments:
Subject:
13. City Administrator Report
Subject:
14. Executive Session to discuss possible litigation involving the City of Blair and to preserve the attorney-client privilege. 
Action(s):
Motion 1 Passed:
Motion by Kevin Willis, second by Frank Wolff to go into Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. to discuss possible litigation involving the City of Blair and to preserve the attorney-client privilege.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Motion 2 Passed:
Motion by Kevin Willis, second by James Letcher to come out of Executive Session and reconvene as a City Council at 8:39 p.m.
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea
Subject:
15. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
Action(s):
Motion Passed:
Motion by Gary Banner, second by Kent Long to adjourn the meeting 8:39 pm
  • Brent Clark: Absent
  • Gary Banner: Yea
  • Kirk Highfill: Yea
  • James Letcher: Yea
  • Kent Long: Yea
  • Rick Paulsen: Yea
  • Frank Wolff: Yea
  • Kevin Willis: Yea

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