The Alexandria City Council met on November 6, 2025. The meeting opened with the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance before approving the minutes from October 16.Community Presentations:Resident Olivia Crowder proposed bringing a YMCA to Alexandria to provide a public pool, childcare, and fitness options for families and seniors. The Council expressed interest in exploring the idea and suggested follow-up discussions with YMCA leadership and city staff.Local business owner Jack Walters presented plans for the Christmas Festival on Main Street, scheduled for November 29 from 12–7 p.m. The event will feature vendors, music, kids’ activities, and a “shop small” theme.Legislation & Appointments:Council approved a zoning text amendment allowing tattoo and body piercing studios as permitted uses in highway commercial zones. They also approved the appointment of Rebecca Stillman to the Planning & Zoning Commission, filling a vacancy left by Dave Downing.Department Reports & Projects:City Administrator David Plummer reported updates on the new city building, including anchor bolt corrections, cost-saving measures, and progress on the pickleball courts, which are now open.A new animal control agreement with Campbell County is now fully executed.The city received one bid for waste collection services, under review for approval next month.Council discussed positive feedback on park upgrades and the success of the Haunted Walk, which drew 842 attendees and 90 volunteers.Community Recognition:The Amplify Alexandria Award for November went to Majesty Floral Creations, a home-based floral business owned by Cassie Milner.Announcements:Mayor Andy Schabell announced that he will not seek re-election next year, expressing gratitude for his time serving the city. Public Works Superintendent Doug also announced his resignation after nearly nine years of service.Upcoming events include the Veterans Day office closure (Nov. 11), Gratitude Yoga (Nov. 25), and Small Business Saturday/Christmas Festival (Nov. 29).Disclaimer: This meeting summary was generated using AI and may not reflect the full official record.

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