May 2 Council meeting

This one was a bit odd. Council members Canny and Neely were absent, and CM Ford had to call in so we would have a quorum. I don't count towards the quorum--I'm just the mayor. (Because I can't vote on anything).

Nothing really big came out of the meeting. We had a discussion surrounding getting yards mowed--and the city's charge to do so. There is a minimum of $175 if the city comes out to do it.

We got an update on our proposed trunk line sewer. The actual proposed route has been mapped. There is going to be a meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at Jacobson Park to walk the route, and show the property owners were the proposed line would go.

We had a discussion surrounding some newer properties in town that have not put in required sidewalks. We will take them up at a later meeting, after more review of what the ordinance actually says.

We set the date for a public hearing on the transfer of city property. A person wishes to buy the city lot just north of the car wash to put up duplex type homes. If you are interested in buying the lot, let the city know. We will accept higher offers!

The council approved a granting of up to $1000 to RADC to finish off the meeting room at the Community Center. If you weren't aware, this is a room that was built in the back, so the Boy Scouts, or other groups, could have a meeting, without taking up the whole community center.

Also it appears all is going well with the prep of the pool. If I recall correctly, the tentative pool open date is Friday May 25. Also there is an upgrade of the park equipment in the pool park. Thanks to the pool board for working on that project. Those folks have done a nice job there, also with the addition of the basketball court in the past couple years. That seems to be a popular place.