The Alexandria City Council met on January 15, 2026, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The council welcomed Cub Scout Pack 563 as guests and recognized Bill and Crystal Honor as the 2025 Christmas/Winter Beautification Award winners for their extensive holiday display, presenting them with a certificate and gift card. A ceremonial highlight followed with the promotion and swearing-in of Michael Parsons as Police Sergeant, noting his prior experience and the strengthening of departmental leadership. City staff reports included notice that delinquent tax letters had been mailed, and an announcement that Alexandria received a $240,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant to develop a comprehensive citywide safety plan addressing crash data, pedestrian routes, and multimodal transportation needs. Additional updates covered geotechnical work at the lower dam, recent and upcoming business ribbon cuttings, and police staffing improvements that bring the department to full staffing levels. Public works reported progress on hiring to fill a vacancy, while zoning, code enforcement, and the community center noted continued high activity, with nearly 31,000 visits to the community center in the past year. Council committee reports outlined upcoming meetings and priorities, including street planning, public safety, budgeting, and future planning. The meeting concluded with council comments, updates on the new city building’s construction progress, announcements of upcoming community events, and adjournment.

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