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PG - City Council Meeting 7.20.26
Published: Jul 20, 2026
Council Tables Vote on Jazz in the Grove Sponsorships Amidst Financial Questions
The council discussed the acceptance of donations totaling $4,470 for Jazz in the Grove. A motion to approve was made and seconded, but due to questions from council members regarding the specifics of sponsorships and amounts, particularly concerning Steel City Consulting's role and fees, the vote was tabled. The discussion also touched upon the city's $15,000 investment and supplemented sponsorships. Ms. Sheila Smoot, who assisted with the event, presented a post-event report and offered to answer questions at a later meeting after the council had reviewed the report. The council decided to table the vote on accepting sponsorships until the August 3rd meeting to allow for clarification of the financial details and pending sponsorships.
Municipal Leaders Conference Emphasizes Leadership and Partnerships; Risk Management Meeting Rescheduled
Councilor Gary shared her experiences at the NBC Leo conference (July 15th-18th), which brought together municipal leaders to discuss issues like housing, economic development, public safety, education, and leadership. She highlighted the importance of strong local leadership and strategic partnerships for improving residents' quality of life. The conference provided insights into what other cities are doing and facilitated relationship building. Mayor Lawson and Councilor Lacer also attended. Additionally, the Risk Management committee meeting was rescheduled from July 29th to July 30th at 5:00 PM to accommodate the Pleasant Grove Elementary School's back-to-school bash.
'Books not Bullets' Event Set to Distribute School Supplies, Features New Activities
Councilor Van Williams provided information on the 'Books not Bullets' school giveaway event scheduled for Saturday. The event, a partnership with the Bradberry Foundation, First Baptist Pleasant Grove, and various coaches and teams, aims to provide school supplies to children. This year, the event is expanding with a seven-on-seven football game between Mador and Coach Goldsmith's youth team, food from First Baptist, and a petting zoo from Beautiful Barks. Senator Marie Coleman is a presenting sponsor. Additional activities include free haircuts, giveaways, and a gaming truck. The event will take place at the IB school parking lot, with activities on the adjacent field.
June Public Safety Report Shows Low Burglary Rate and High Fire Department Activity
Chief Reed provided a public safety report for June. The Pleasant Grove Fire Department responded to 136 calls, including 99 medical calls, one motor vehicle accident with injuries, and 10 fire/smoke calls. They also conducted 26 blood pressure screenings. The police department handled 631 calls for service, including 369 traffic stops, resulting in 20% citations. There were 25 burglar alarms with only one burglary reported, 18 warrants served, one theft of property (stolen car recovered), and six wrecks. The report also detailed minor incidents like animal complaints and hang-up calls, highlighting a low number of burglaries and a good recovery rate for stolen vehicles.
City Accepts IB School Building and Land from Jefferson County Board of Education
The council voted unanimously to accept a building and its associated land located at 805 7th Avenue, Pleasant Grove, 35127, from the Jefferson County Board of Education at no cost to the city. The motion was initially made to accept the IB school building, but an amendment was later proposed and approved to include the appropriate land connected to the building. The amended motion specified accepting the 'JCI building and the appropriate land connected to the JCI building.' This acceptance was crucial for the city to gain ownership of the property.
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