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Consideration of approval of the 2025 Board of Public Works Meeting Calendar
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Submitted by:
Steven Braatz
Department
City Clerk
A. Issue
The Common Council recently adopted its 2025 schedule. The next step is for the Board of Public Works (BPW) to adopt its 2025 schedule.
B. Background/Options
Approving the BPW calendar ahead of time allows departments to schedule deadlines for applications for BPW-related items. An adopted calendar also provides scheduling predictability for board members, applicants, and the general public. However, there are several important considerations with regard to the 2025 BPW calendar.
For instance, the 2025 Common Council calendar is starkly different than previous years. In 2025, there will be one Common Council per month, rather than two (or sometimes three). Additionally, board members and staff found BPW meetings difficult with respect to drafting resolutions in preparation for the Common Council meeting the next day.
To address these changes and challenges, the attached 2025 calendar has BPW meetings the Wednesday before a Common Council meeting. If there is an urgent or unexpected matter that requires the board’s attention, the Chair can call a special meeting.
C. Recommendation
Approve the 2025 Board of Public Works calendar.