Robyn Mathews

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. A public hearing was held regarding the establishment of an emergency medical service district, with considerations for funding and coordination with existing county services. Another public hearing addressed the chemical feed building, with ongoing value engineering efforts to manage costs. The council also discussed changes to ordinance 65.03 related to a three-way stop sign intersection. Additionally, resolutions were addressed, including a property lien for utility fees and the emergency medical district. Updates were provided on city engineer projects, sports complex progress, and community events, including Christmas decorations and a parade.

The council discussed establishing an emergency medical services district and the chemical feed building & well No. 5 rebid. They also set a public hearing for changes to Ordinance 65.03 regarding Three-Way Stop Intersections. A resolution was approved for a property lien for utility fees, as well as one approving the emergency medical district. Reports were received from city departments, including Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and the Ambulance Director. Other topics included the budget, business owner meetings, a BE Lisbon grant, irrigation system, school board meeting, police department hiring, and golf cart permits.

The council discussed various topics, including reports from the Public Works Director on temporary patches for Grant Street, sports complex work, and leaf cleanup. The Parks & Recreation Director reported on girls' basketball, boys' registration, and an upcoming Christmas event. The Library Director mentioned a ribbon-cutting for new shelves, a police incident, a concert, and a cooking class. The Police Chief discussed K9 training, a new hire, and a grant for mental health training. The City Administrator thanked contributors to fire prevention week and Halloweentown, noted upcoming retirements and new hires, discussed dugout work, complex fundraising, Well 5 bids, and a budget workshop. The council also congratulated re-elected members and thanked the retiring Utility Clerk, Marsha Lasack. A closed session was held for Marsha Lasack's annual review, followed by a motion to give her a bonus.