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Home  News Latest Weeds, high grass continues to be a problem for the city
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Weeds, high grass continues to be a problem for the city |
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
Council members held a discussion on the recurring problem of overly high grass, weeds in alleyways, and at businesses and residents at the last regular meeting.
Public Works Director Rich Anderson told the council that some 45 to 50 letters had already been written explaining to people they had to mow their areas. “It seems to be getting progressively worse year to year,” he said, going on to add, “We get about a dozen calls a week.”
If the city, after sufficient warning, comes in and cuts the weeds or grass, there is a charge of $100 an hour which is put on an individual’s tax bill.
Individuals that have to perform community service are not allowed to operate power tools, so they can’t be used.
It was noted by the mayor that there hadn’t been much luck in contracting with kids who mow lawns in the summer.
Mayor John Shevlin said he would look into the city contracting with other adults and report back to the council.
There were six building permits approved by the council, to which the mayor commented, “It’s nice to see so many people making improvements in their homes.”
Permits were approved for 505 S. Iowa, fence; 509 S. Iowa house improvements; 506 S. Illinois and 324 1st Ave. windows (both); 306 S. Maryland, storage shed; and 300 S. Iowa, a deck.
In a housekeeping piece of business, Fire Chief Kevin Moritz and Treasurer John Calahan were appointed to their positions.
The Conrad Public Library put in a request to use Norley Hall on Oct. 7-8. The Vigilante Players will be putting on a stage performance over those days. The request was passed on a 4-0 vote.
The city received a bill from Horizon Lodge for $722 for some siding and electrical work at a unit in Blue Sky Villa. After some discussion, council members passed a motion to pay the bill.
In another housekeeping piece of business, a resolution was passed in regards to bonds.
In a report to the council, Cheryl Curry from the Regional Port Authority said that presently things were quiet. The PA is focusing on the Depot. She noted a lot of people showed up during their open house at Whoop-Up.
She and the board are also working on the budget and she is working with Valier on improvements on a park.
The mayor noted that fixing up Front St. was the number one priority for the city and as soon as it got warmer, crews would again be out working there.
On June 20 crews blocked of three blocks of Front St. and began the process of fix the street surface.
The next regular meeting of the city council is set for July 7 and it will start 90 minutes early at 6 p.m.
As usual it will be in city hall at 411-1/2 S. Main and the public is encouraged to attend.
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