Mike Murra

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.

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.

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.

Cherry Street water line replacement and CDBG grant

Up to $2 million in grant money could offset a $3.09 million project and keep water rate increases down.

Naming policy for city property

Jack Powell Addition lots transferred to VCDC

Lot sale proceeds will pay down the Jack Powell TIF district debt.

Blue envelope program for drivers with autism

county budget cuts

If the cuts hold, county spending drops for those programs—but residents could end up paying through reduced services or future cost shifts.

Bluestem Trail Addition rezoning

No direct city cost; enables future residential development.

3% storm drainage fee increase

Typical 10,000 sq. ft. residential lot rises from $39.02 to $40.20 annually.

Human Relations Commission quorum trouble

There’s no clear price tag yet, but the commission could influence how city money and policies affect diversity efforts.

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

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

Ordinance 1564 — Midco cable franchise extension (second reading)

adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1564 entitled An Ordinance to Amend the Midcontinent Franchise Agreem

adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1573 entitled An Ordinance Amending City of Vermillion Code of Ordina

Ordinance 1573 — Bluestem Trail Addition rezoning (second reading)

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

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

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

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)

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

Ordinance 1555 — rezone 12 E. Cherry Street to General Business

Ordinance 1556 — noise ordinance changes

Ordinance 1557 — budget process

Ordinance 1554 — building address numbers

Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1550 (Highway 50 signs)

adoption of the following: BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title to the proposed Ordinance No. 1550 entitled An Ordinance Amending Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 152