Tim Kassis
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Top issues during term (20)
Sewage treatment plant rehabilitation and Clean Water Act funding
Roughly $78,000 in repair and inspection costs if all three items move forward.
City Administrator Search on Hold
The cost of an executive search firm contract remains undetermined pending further committee review.
Incoming police chief salary
Sets an annual salary of $102,306.15 for the police chief position.
Livestreaming Council Meetings
Costs were previously approved and described as very reasonable.
Audit Closing-Entry Deficiencies
General fund ended the year nearly break-even; stormwater shows an operating loss and may need a rate increase.
Bio-degradable bags for brush pick-up
Spring clean-up tipping fees
Sets disposal cost at $95.00 per ton for the spring clean-up.
Sale of 1035 8th Avenue
Return of the parcel to the tax roll and potential sale proceeds for the city.
Fire department defibrillator replacement
Costs $201,309.60 to replace four units.
Safe Haven Baby Box funding
US Hwy 45 resurfacing agreement
Police union contract 2026-2028
Wage increases of 3.5% plus $0.50 in 2026, 4% plus $0.50 in 2027, and 4% in 2028 raise city payroll costs over three years.
HWY 45 Trading Post fee schedule
Blight Removal at 1013 6th Avenue
One-dollar purchase, but the city bears demolition costs.
Weather warning siren fundraising shortfall
Estimated $138,000-$150,000 for three sirens, with only $5,000 raised so far.
Winter road conditions and Hwy 64 signage
Committee Structure and Open Meeting Law Questions
Three-year fuel contract award
Choosing Wagner over Kwik Trip costs about $0.04 per gallon on roughly 54,000 gallons a year, but keeps money local.
Combining Wards for February 17 Primary Election
Combining wards saves the city election administration costs.
Weather Warning Siren Project Struggles
$10,000 in donated funds remain unspent and unrefunded.
Decisions during term (32)
Recorded while Kassis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.