Susan Outzen serves as the Planning & Zoning representative on the Central Valley Town Council, according to agendas from March, April, June, and July of 2026. Residents encounter her work through official departmental reports provided during regular scheduled meetings of the council.
As of the town council's March 18, 2026, agenda, Outzen was listed among the council members providing reports, alongside David Nielson for Roads, Joe Reynolds for Water, Ron Cropper for Parks, and Mayor Barney. During that March 18, 2026, meeting, the council was scheduled to discuss several items, including next steps for canal conversions and adjustments to water rate tiers. The council also addressed amendments to various titles of the town's code, including Title 1 General Provisions, Title 2 Administration and Personnel, Title 3 Revenue and Finance, Title 5 Business License and Regulation, Title 6 Animals, Title 9 Public Peace and Welfare, Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Title 12 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, and Title 13 Public Services, as well as Title 15 Buildings and Construction.
On April 15, 2026, Outzen's role as the Planning & Zoning reporter was noted on the council agenda. That meeting included discussions regarding updates with Town Attorney Josh Christner concerning canal conversions, the Honus Busk status, and a Drake variance. The council also reviewed water rate tiers and a code violation involving Tracy and Jennika Knight.
According to the notice for the June 24, 2026, meeting, Outzen was again listed as providing a report for Planning & Zoning. That meeting included a public hearing regarding CIB funding for water improvements and the review of the certified budget and certified tax rate for 2026, which had been approved at the May 20, 2026, council meeting. The June 24, 2026, agenda also included the adoption of an ordinance for the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and an amendment to the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
In the most recent document provided, the July 15, 2026, agenda, Outzen is listed as a council member providing a report for Planning & Zoning. During that July 15, 2026, meeting, the council was scheduled to review water rate tiers and a farm water meter hook-up for Cameron Peterson. The council also held discussions regarding updates with Town Attorney Josh Christner regarding the status of canal conversions and the Honus Busk matter. These meetings, held at the Central Valley Community Center at 50 West Center Street, serve as the primary venue where Outzen's departmental reports are presented to the public.
What this means for Central Valley
For the residents of Central Valley, the work of Susan Outzen is visible through the Planning & Zoning reports presented during council meetings. These reports occur alongside discussions on essential municipal matters, such as the town's certified budget, water rate tiers, and various local ordinances, ensuring that planning and zoning updates are integrated into the town's broader governance and legislative processes.
