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 the April 28, 2026 meeting.
4.b. Clerk's report of the Mayoral Action for the April 28, 2026, meeting.
4.c. City Department reports for April, 2026.
4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.
4.e. Resolution 2026-048 recommending approval of a Special Designated Liquor License for DEAM LLC on behalf of Blair's Art Alley & Pocket Park, 1717 Washington St., Blair for the Public Arts Committee of Washington County Block Party on June 4, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
5. Swearing in and badge pinning of new Blair Police Officer Ryan Gentry.
6. Consider Resolution No. 2026-049 approving the Mayoral appointment of Lateral Police Officer Jackson Radloff to the Blair Police Department.
7. Payment Presentation by Mary Berg on behalf of the Library Foundation for payment of the amphitheater in Generations Park. 
8. Request to appear before the Mayor and City Council by Jenny Eriksen on behalf of the Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter to present an update on the shelter.
9. Resolution No. 2026-050 approving the assessment settlement with Eriksen Construction Company and final payoff of Southern Hills Subdivision Assessments. 
10. Consider Resolution 2026-051 approving the painting of curb extensions at intersections along Washington Street in preparation for pedestrian safety during Gateway to the West Days. 
11. Consider Ordinance 2615 approving a pay increase for City Administrator Phil Green and an Addendum to his contract in regard to vacation accrual.
12. Consider Resolution 2026-052 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for completion of a Comprehensive Safety Action plan under the Safe Streets for All Grant Program. 
13. Resolution No. 2026-053 approving the plans and specifications for the 2026 Mill and Overlay Project and authorizing staff to solicit bids. 
14. Resolution No. 2026-054 approving the plans and specifications for the Highway 75 Pump Station Project, and authorizing staff to solicit bids.
15. Consider Resolution 2026-055 for the installation of stop signs at 13th and Park making it a four-way stop. 
16. Consider Resolution 2026-056 for the installation of a stop sign on the alley between Washington and Lincoln Streets between 16th and 17th Streets.
17. Introduction and Official Reveal of the City of Blair Website Chatbot Name.
18. City Administrator Report.
19. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 12, 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.
Subject:
4.a. Approval of Minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.b. Clerk's report of the Mayoral Action for the April 28, 2026, meeting.
Subject:
4.c. City Department reports for April, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Claims as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Subject:
4.e. Resolution 2026-048 recommending approval of a Special Designated Liquor License for DEAM LLC on behalf of Blair's Art Alley & Pocket Park, 1717 Washington St., Blair for the Public Arts Committee of Washington County Block Party on June 4, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Swearing in and badge pinning of new Blair Police Officer Ryan Gentry.
Subject:
6. Consider Resolution No. 2026-049 approving the Mayoral appointment of Lateral Police Officer Jackson Radloff to the Blair Police Department.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Payment Presentation by Mary Berg on behalf of the Library Foundation for payment of the amphitheater in Generations Park. 
Subject:
8. Request to appear before the Mayor and City Council by Jenny Eriksen on behalf of the Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter to present an update on the shelter.
Subject:
9. Resolution No. 2026-050 approving the assessment settlement with Eriksen Construction Company and final payoff of Southern Hills Subdivision Assessments. 
Subject:
10. Consider Resolution 2026-051 approving the painting of curb extensions at intersections along Washington Street in preparation for pedestrian safety during Gateway to the West Days. 
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Consider Ordinance 2615 approving a pay increase for City Administrator Phil Green and an Addendum to his contract in regard to vacation accrual.
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Consider Resolution 2026-052 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH) for completion of a Comprehensive Safety Action plan under the Safe Streets for All Grant Program. 
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Resolution No. 2026-053 approving the plans and specifications for the 2026 Mill and Overlay Project and authorizing staff to solicit bids. 
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Resolution No. 2026-054 approving the plans and specifications for the Highway 75 Pump Station Project, and authorizing staff to solicit bids.
Attachments:
Subject:
15. Consider Resolution 2026-055 for the installation of stop signs at 13th and Park making it a four-way stop. 
Attachments:
Subject:
16. Consider Resolution 2026-056 for the installation of a stop sign on the alley between Washington and Lincoln Streets between 16th and 17th Streets.
Attachments:
Subject:
17. Introduction and Official Reveal of the City of Blair Website Chatbot Name.
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18. City Administrator Report.
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19. Motion and second by Council members to adjourn the meeting.

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