City Council Meeting — Minutes

CITY COUNCIL MINUTESApril 20, 2026 The Common Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Greg Kubarski on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7:00PM. All present stood and recited the Pledge of Alliance. Mayor Kubarski asked for affirmation of proper public notice to which City Administrator Isaacs confirmed the meeting did receive proper public notice. Roll call was taken with Alderpersons Leanne Beyer, Darrow Novy, Liz Parish, Randy Seeley, Tom Hotek and Mark Lankey. Rick Hanke and Pat Moen were absent.Others in attendance were: City Administrator Cory Isaacs, City Clerk Sara McDonald, City Treasurer Lisa Johnson, Police Chief Pat Clark, Mayor Elect Zach Bender, Alderperson Elect Julie Erickson, Mike Burch, Hillsboro Sentry Editor Nicolette Nauman, and Hillsboro Township residents Paul and Lynn Thorson, Pam Bohn, and Andy Peterson. Motion by Parish, seconded by Hotek to approve March 16, 2026, City Council Minutes as presented. Motion carried by voice vote.Registered Public Comment Led by Lynn and Paul Thorson, Hillsboro Township residents present brought up concerns and grievances surrounding former Hillsboro Lake Improvement Association land and transparency with decisions regarding it. Beyer expressed apologies and noted feelings were valid. The issues will be discussed at a future meeting as an agenda item. Committee Reports and BusinessMotion by Lankey, seconded by Beyer to approve the monthly bills for payment. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Seeley, seconded by Hotek to approve Clerk McDonald as Deputy Treasurer. Beyer asked McDonald for confirmation on acceptance and McDonald replied understanding. Motion carried by voice vote. Motion by Beyer, seconded by Novy to approve Capitalization Policy update increasing the City threshold amount from $2,000 to the IRS guideline amount of $10, 000. Motion carried by voice vote. Administrator Isaacs provided discussion on possible ways to make Police policies and ordinances more transparent. Administrator Isaacs provided discussion on adjustments to the Emergency Action Plan, including the possibility of a new siren. Further decisions will be made in the coming meetings. Mayor Kubarski gave an Arbor Day Proclamation proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day and encouraging residents to plant or maintain trees. Mayor Kubarski thanked all members of Council and City staff for all their hard work and support over his tenure as Mayor. Motion to adjourn at 7:54 PM by Beyer, seconded by Novy. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.