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Controlled burn complaints and code review

After complaints about a controlled burn near Wickham/Preserve, the fire chief shut it down and council agreed staff should draft code changes to create a formal permitting process for controlled burns.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Advisory Board Term Limits Discussion

The board discussed a request from City Council on whether to institute term limits for board members. Members generally agreed that term limits are unnecessary since council already reappoints members and experience is valuable.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 3, 2026