Happy 2012
One of my resolutions is to keep this website updated on a more regular basis. My goal is that once a week something new is posted. I hope I can keep this! I will try. I am hoping to teach others how to do this so the responsibility won’t be just mine! I like sharing.
Welcome to three new city council members. Connie McLaughlin represents the Third Ward and Drew Ballensky represents the Fourth Ward. They have experienced their first council meeting on Jan 4. Jesse Hornback is also “new”. He represented the Fourth Ward in August to November and now is an At-Large Council member. Sigourney has the benefit of having dedicated, concerned and knowledged council. Also want to welcome Seth VanSteenwyk to employment with the city. Seth will be in charge of Rental Inspections and Nuisance Abatement. Seth works each morning from 8-12 at City Hall. He is enthusiastic and energetic about nuisances being abated. Every town has nuisance properties. No one wants to live in or live by a property that contains an abundance of junk and “stuff”. If you wish to talk with Seth, call City Hall 641-622-3080.
Want to welcome a new business to our community. The new antique store on North Main Street had an opening yesterday (Jan 8). As I am writing this, I can’t remember the name of the store, but you will notice it as you drive by - it is the site of the former Main Street Florist. Also welcome to Victor and his family at Country Kitchen Family Restaurant on East Jackson. They feature a wide variety of dinners, sandwiches, breakfasts, etc. I hope you are able to welcome these two businesses to our community with your visit.
At City Hall, all departments are presenting their budget requests to the Finance Committee. Final budget numbers have not been compiled as of now, but will be soon. Jim is training and overseeing his departments preparing them for transition day.
If you have questions or concerns, contact me at City Hall, 641-622-3080. I don’t keep regular hours, but “report” to work each day!
Pat
