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- Larkspur's newly formed City Hall Citizens Advisory Committee kicked off its work to recommend a path for the aging building, with staff support. - The committee is tasked with analyzing space needs, reviewing historic structure and engineering reports, and exploring funding options including taxes, bonds, and grants. - The city has negotiated hourly rates with its architect and municipal bond advisor Wolf Hansen to support the committee's funding and fiscal analysis. - City staff noted a council vote designates the building as civic, requiring reversal for alternative uses, and cited a known $1 million solar panel cost.

- The City Commission is directing its new municipal advisor to present long-term financial plans and debt assessments before any 2027 capital project debt is issued. - Commissioners want the municipal advisor to review all new CIP projects early, citing past commitments made without a full debt picture. - The city's finance director reported that approximately $6.8 million in temporary notes come due next May, mostly for city hall renovation and fire station 6. - The commission plans to have the municipal advisor walk through the debt issuance process at an upcoming retreat to establish a consistent review framework.