DUNDAS CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, February 23, 2026
7:00 p.m. City Hall
Present: Councilors Luke LaCroix, Ashley Gallagher, Grant Modory, Luke Swartwood
Absent: Mayor Glenn Switzer
Staff: City Planner Nate Sparks, City Engineer Dustin Tipp, City Administrator/Clerk Jenelle Teppen
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Modory called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by LaCroix, second by Gallagher, to approve the agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously (MCU)
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Regular Minutes of February 9, 2026
b. Consider Resolution 2026-12 Approving an Application for a Temporary One-Day Gambling Permit from Ducks Unlimited Cannon Flyways Chapter
c. Disbursements - $74,803.96
Motion by Gallagher, second by Swartwood, to approve the consent agenda. MCU
REGULAR AGENDA
a. Consider Rebound Partners – Proposed North Railway Street Project
City Planner Nate Sparks introduced the item, noting that the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority both met to review the Concept Plan, with specific focus on the areas that they have responsibility for. Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan (Planning Commission) and the EDA review of a Letter of Intent and request for a purchase agreement. The City Council’s focus at this time is with respect to establishing a Tax Increment Financing District for the site.
After brief discussion, the City Council voiced their willingness to consider establishing a TIF District for the area, that they generally accept the terms of the Letter of Interest and that they authorize staff to move ahead with the developer on the project.
A motion was made by Swartwood, second by LaCroix, to approve
b. Consider Proposal from Axon for Squad Cameras
The City Administrator introduced the item noting that one of the current cameras is no longer working and due to their age they are no longer supported and require replacement. Axon proposed a five-year plan for purchase of new cameras, staff noted that the payment for 2026 would be worked into the budget and that future years payments would be included in the annual budget.
A motion was made by Swartwood, second by Gallagher, to approve purchase of two squad cameras from Axon and acceptance of the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement.
c. Consider Resolution 2026-13 Approving Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan
The City Administrator gave an overview of the proposed Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan, noting that she worked with the members of the Human Resources Committee (Modory and LaCroix) on the plan and they recommend approval.
A motion was made by LaCroix, second by Gallagher, to approve a Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Plan.
d. Consider Approving Ordinance 2026-03 Amending Section §150 Building Regulations; Construction Adding Section §150.05 Plumbing, Plans and Specifications, and Inspections to the City Code Plumbing
A motion was made by Swartwood, second by LaCroix, to approve Ordinance 2026-03 Amending Section §150 Building Regulations; Construction Adding Section §150.05 Plumbing, Plans and Specifications, and Inspections to the City Code Plumbing.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The City Engineer reported that the Schilling Drive Sanitary Sewer project will go out to bid in April. The project is planned to be constructed in August/September.
He also reported that the Tower Park project will likely begin in mid-June with site grading to be completed by July and the playground could be installed in August.
Lastly, staff continues to work with the Union Pacific Railroad on the crossing upgrade at West Ave which will likely happen during this construction season. Fundas have been included in the 2026 budget in order to pay the City’s portion of the cost.
ADJOURN
Motion by LaCroix, second by Swartwood, to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 PM. MCU
Minutes prepared by Jenelle Teppen, City Administrator/City Clerk
