Other activities include building inspection, planning, community development and economic development. The City Council is made up of five members, elected at large in a non-partisan election.
Council members serve three-year, staggered terms.
The Council elects one member to serve as Mayor. The Council adopts ordinances, sets tax rates, sets policies, approves the City budget, and approves expenditures and contracts. The City Manager appoints and oversees the employees in the various departments. Council Meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend. Only by being informed, can people become good citizens.