CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2026
Mayor Protem Stacey Graus called the Alexandria City Council Meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. followed by the invocation and the pledge to the flag. The following Council Members answering roll call:
Tom Baldridge Present Patrick Blair Present
Laura Fincher Present Stacey Graus Present
Michael McGrath Absent Robert Strong Absent
Also: Stephanie Tarter, City Clerk David Plummer, City Administrator
Lucas Cooper, Police Chief Kelly Perry, City Treasurer
Mike Duncan, City Attorney Mike Hoerlein, Public Works Supt.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 3, 2026, Regular Meeting
MOTION: Tom Baldridge made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2026, Regular Meeting, seconded by Patrick Blair. All in favor, the motion passed, 4-0-0.
UNSCHEDULED VISTORS AND GUESTS
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & MUNICIPAL ORDERS
Ordinance 2026-09 (1st Reading): An Ordinance of the City of Alexandria, in Campbell County, Kentucky, approving a recommendation of the Alexandria Planning Commission to approve a zoning map amendment for the real estate located at 102 Washington Street, from Residential One-D (R-1D) Zone to Old Town Business (B-1) Zone, in order to allow for an ice cream shop to operate at the location.
Alex and Chase are lifelong friends and they want to start a business that helps build core memories with families. They are also excited to be part of what is happening in that area with the other businesses that are thriving. There will be indoor and outdoor seating. They will be open all year, but their hours will be limited in the fall/wintertime frame. There was a brief conversation regarding the parking situation, but it was pointed out there is the city parking lot and off-street parking available.
Resolution 2026-11: Resolution adopting and approving the execution of a Municipal Aid Co-op Program Contract between the Incorporated City and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, as provided in the Kentucky Revised Statutes and accepting all streets referred to therein as being streets which are a part of the Incorporated City.
MOTION: Tom Baldridge made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-11, seconded by Patrick Blair. All in favor the motion passed, 4-0-0.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
City Clerk: See attached report. Ms. Tarter reported tax bills have been sent to the printers and those should be printed and mailed out by the end of September.
City Administrator: Mr. Plummer shared an update on the progress of the new city building and commented the finishing touches are being done and furniture and storage is being installed. Things are on track for a mid-October move-in. Patrick Blair gave praise to the Guidugli family for their commitment to the landscaping.
Police Department: See attached report. Chief Cooper shared Kelly Pompilio’s recognition for a state award she received. Ms. Fincher asked about the new bus law and how things have been after a month of school being in session. It was reported there have been no collisions and no tickets given yet, but they continue to get the word out.
Public Works: See attached report. Mr. Hoerlein reported the 2026 street program is in full swing and Reigler continues to work with the residents.
Finance Department: See attached report. Ms. Perry reported the fieldwork for the annual audit will being the last week of September.
Zoning/Code Enforcement: See attached report.
Community Center: See attached report.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Public Works – Tom Baldridge: They met this evening and discussed the 2026 Street Program, the 5-year street program was also discussed. They spent some time discussing a solution to the water ponding issue on Bluff Drive. Next committee meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., but that meeting will likely be cancelled.
Safety – Laura Fincher: Met this evening and discussed the Safe Streets for All Grant, discussed crosswalks in Arcadia and the committee discussed a process for determining when and where crosswalks need to be installed. Next committee meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Future Planning – Patrick Blair: Next meeting will be October 1, 2026, at 6:00pm. They will likely discuss the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new city building.
Finance – Stacey Graus: Next meeting will be December 3, 2026, at 6:00pm.
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS
North & South Sign Update: Mr. Blair gave a brief overview of the process to update the north and south signs. It was pointed out that Figure 1 and Figure 3 were the strong contenders.
COMMUNICATIONS
- September 22, 7:00pm – Free Yoga at Alexandria Community Park
- October 9 & 10, 8:00am – 5:00pm – Campbell County Cleanup, various locations
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Tom Baldridge made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Patrick Blair. All in favor, the motion passed 4-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
For the official signed minutes, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 859-635-4125 or email starter@alexandriaky.gov.