The Common Council is the legislative policy-making body of the City. Council members approve contracts, adopt regulatory ordinances and resolutions, approve the annual budget, determine the tax rate, provide direction to the Mayor, City Department Heads and other Council appointees, and provide a forum for active community participation in setting and achieving City policies, goals and objectives.

The Common Council meets the second Thursday of every month at 7:30PM in the Common Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall, 400 La Crosse St.

The Public can participate in public hearings during the Committee of the Whole meetings where all Council Members sit and are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30PM in the Common Council Chambers located on the first floor of City Hall, 400 La Crosse St.