Jay Thaler
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Budget Revision and 2027 Budget Appropriations
These budgets set next year's spending on city buildings, the airport, and support services — ultimately affecting what taxpayers pay.
Proposed data center zoning ordinances (1565-1570)
Data centers would pay for their own initial and secondary noise reports, but no decommissioning bond requirement was adopted.
Nuisance abatement special assessments
Assessments range from about $32 to $643 per affected property.
Joint Jurisdiction Zoning Area boundary reduction
No cost to the city beyond publishing the ordinance in the minutes.
Harold Davidson Field Airport
City share is only $3,622.42 of the $144,896.92 project.
Water rate increase and $1M bond for water system improvements
Potential water bill surcharge of about $1.38/month if fully loan-funded, down to $0.35 with maximum grant funding.
MRES S-1 Power Supply Agreement extension
MRES wholesale rates are projected to rise about 4.2% in 2027 after a 4.7% increase in 2026, which shows up in residents' electric bills.
Rezoning at 112 East Cherry Street
No cost to the city beyond publishing notices.
Landfill expansion and closure financing
Roughly $2.7 million in state grant and loan money, with loan payments around $338,000 a year for 10 years if fully loan-funded.
Curbside Recycling, Rental Registration, and EV Charging Fee Changes
Commercial recycling customers will pay $14 a month plus sales tax.
Rezone near Dakota Dome to R-3 residential
No direct city cost; future development would add to the property tax base.
Traffic signals and lost business development
The city may be losing commercial investment and the tax revenue that would come with it.
Housing affordability and declining population
High mortgage rates and a $410,000 TIF affordability threshold shape what housing the city can realistically add.
Malt Beverage Markup Receipts and Wholesale License Fee
The discussion concerns dedicated liquor-related revenue and whether a wholesale license fee continues.
Fire Station No. 1 Remodel
The contract cost was not stated in the materials provided.
Easement vacation paving way for Adams Street apartment complex
Application fee increases for land-use requests
Applicants will pay up to $100 more per request than before.
Digger/derrick truck purchase for Light & Power
$685,966 total, funded through the equipment replacement fund and increased Light & Power department rent contributions — officials said no utility rate increase is required.
Mobile home park utility fees and overcharges
Tenants would have paid an extra $10/month had the fee been approved; some were overcharged on water bills for years.
Relaxed noise ordinance
Fine revenue goes to the general fund; saves the city attorney court time.
Decisions during term (268)
Recorded while Thaler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Termination of street and utility easement, Lot 2 Michel's Addition
Consent agenda (invoices, receivable write-off, airport hangar lease assignment)
Resolution adjusting water rates
Resolution authorizing sale of $1,015,000 water revenue bonds
Open account claim — Broadcaster Press, $1,225.36
Approval of October 5 minutes and agenda
October 5, 2026 Special Meeting; October 5, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Consent Agenda*
Invoices Payable.
Adjourn
Approval of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes
Adoption of the agenda
Special assessment roll resolution for nuisance abatement (Resolution 288-26)
Postponement of French Investment LLC assessment ($169.92)
Consent agenda (invoices, fuel quotes, Jack Powell Addition land transfer)
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1576 (rezone to R-3)
Resolution extending the S-1 Agreement with Missouri River Energy Services
Resolution revising application fees for annexation, variance, and vacation requests
Resolution authorizing purchase of a Digger/Derrick truck for Light & Power
Hangar lease agreement with Vermillion Flying Service, LLC
Voting record (31)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
adoption of the following: ORDINANCE 1576 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF VERMILLION CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV, LAND USAGE; CHAPTER 155 ZONING REGULATIONS; SECTION 155.026 REZONING LOT M-3 AND M-1 OF
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1576 (rezone to R-3)
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1574 entitled An Ordinance Certifying the 2027 City of Vermillion Property Tax Levy to the Clay
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance 1575 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordinances, Title VII, Traffic Code;
Second reading of Ordinance 1574 — 2027 property tax levy
Second reading of Ordinance 1575 — motorized foot scooter definition fix
Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1563 — Munger Ridge Planned Development District
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1563 entitled An Ordinance Amending Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 155
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1560 entitled An Ordinance to Amend Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 155
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1559 entitled An Ordinance to Amend Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 155
Second reading — Ordinance 1559, Fuel Dispensing Mixed-Use Building definition
Second reading — Ordinance 1560, Fuel Dispensing Mixed-Use Building conditional use standards
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1558 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
Ordinance 1558 — ward boundary amendments (second reading)
Council Member Thaler nominated Council Member Murra for President of the Council. Council Member Leber seconded the nomination. Council Member Jennewein nominated Council Member Hellwege for Presiden
Council Member Hellwege nominated Council Member Jennewein for Vice President of the Council. Council Member Cheeseman seconded the nomination. Council Member Thaler nominated Council Member Murra for
Election of Council President — Murra nomination
Election of Council President — Hellwege nomination
Election of Council Vice President — Jennewein nomination
Election of Council Vice President — Murra nomination
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1556 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1555 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1557 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
Ordinance 1555 — rezone 12 E. Cherry Street to General Business
Ordinance 1556 — noise ordinance changes
Ordinance 1557 — budget process
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1554 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
Ordinance 1554 — building address numbers
adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1552 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina
Resolution appointing Nick Doty Interim Finance Officer
He is related to Deputy Finance Officer Nick Doty.