City of Eureka City Council met Feb. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The Eureka City Council convened in regular session on February 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Eric Lind called the meeting to order and after a moment of silence led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Chambliss, Hasty, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson. Aldermen * were absent. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Erik Hasselbacher, Director of Public Works; Chief Alex Collinge and Melissa Brown, City Services Coordinator.
Moved by Klaus, second by Hasty, to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Klaus, Hasty, Chambliss, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Chambliss, second by Klaus, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $482,621.09. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Chambliss, Klaus, Hasty, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden, Williams and Wilson all voting Aye
Approval of Resolution 26-05, a resolution for Intergovernmental agreement between the City and Cruger Township. This is for emergency purposes. Passed on roll call vote with Aldermen Wilson, Hasty, Chambliss, Klaus, Littlejohn, Logan, Teegarden and Williams all voting Aye
Discussion of request from Ron Sears to disconnect recently annexed lots along West Center Street. Their life plans have changed so prefer to leave the property in the County.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Chambliss of the Budget Committee: No report.
Chairman Chambliss of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report.
Chairman Teegarden of the Enterprise Committee: No report.
Chairman Williams of the Maintenance Committee: Starting to set up budget.
Chairman Klaus of the Public Safety Committee: One of our officers helped a lady who fell outside to get back into her apartment at the Apostolic Home Apartments.
Chairman Wilson of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report.
Chairman Teegarden of the Economic Development Committee: No report.
Chairman Mayor Lind of the Liquor Committee: No report.
New Business: Jerry Riley asked that the Council meetings be streamed. The Mayor said there are no resources now, but it will be considered later.
Public Comments: None
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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