City of Elephant Butte

The council discussed and approved payment of various bills. They reviewed the sewer report, and approved a bid to replace pumps, guide rails, and bases in the lift station. Preparations for the All-School Reunion were discussed, including painting signs, replacing shutters, and sweeping Main Street. The insurance renewal was approved. A request for a yield sign was received. A motion was approved to allow the Beehive to close Main Street for a street dance. A bid was approved to repair potholes on Main Street. The council approved continuing a project to repair the roof of the old gas station.

The council addressed bill payments, a sewer report regarding pump operations and check valve replacements, and new business including a rebate from Xcel, a request to paint lines on the pickleball court, and changes in floodplain management. A crossing diagnostic meeting concerning a railroad crossing south of the city was discussed, and the preliminary budget for 2026 was presented and approved. Concerns were raised about run-down properties, with plans to send letters to owners requesting improvement plans.

The council discussed various financial matters, including bill payments, sewer lift maintenance, opening a money market account, and renewing a CD. A building permit request for a garage was approved. The council denied a request to use City Hall for pickleball but approved installing pickleball nets in the city park. Increased insurance coverage was approved due to upgrades in the park. The city will conduct Spring Cleanup on May 10, 2025. A donation request for the CV Post Prom students was approved, and the need to update the city computer was noted. The city closed on another lot in the new addition and identified projects for the CV All School Reunion in July. Research will be conducted on a new ice cream machine.

The Reynolds City Council convened for a meeting where they addressed proposed changes in tax values for 2025. A property owner addressed the council regarding their property value. The council approved the 2025 tax values. They reviewed and approved the payment of various bills. Public Works, Health & Safety matters were discussed, including a sewer report and generator code issue. A motion was passed to complete work on the gazebo and park shelter. Old business included scheduling the Spring Cleanup for May 10th and addressing bathroom repairs at the ball diamond. New business involved preparations for the All-School Reunion and street sweeping.

The meeting addressed bill payments, a sewer report, and a consent agenda approval. Letters were sent to residents with unpaid utility bills dating back to 2024, which will be applied as a special assessment on their 2025 property taxes. The council discussed sending a second letter to owners of run-down properties, scheduling an additional street sweeping, and the option to purchase radar detectors. An agreement to house stray animals was signed, and cable upgrades at City Hall were completed.