By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the July 28 meeting of the Panora City Council, the councilmembers discussed Resolution 25-29, which would authorize participation in the Iowa State University Electric Grid Resilience Toolkit Collaborative Cohort. City Administrator Lisa Grossman explained that if Panora participates, it would be as a type of “test subject” before the program would potentially be offered statewide. The resolution states, in part, “recent disasters such as the 2020 derecho have demonstrated the need for communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from electrical disruptions.”
The council unanimously approved the resolution.
“We are one of five communities that were selected to work with Iowa State through a grant they received through the Iowa Economic Authority,” Grossman said. “I think we’re going to learn a lot.”
The council discussed disposition of the city’s 2003 red Chevrolet pickup truck, which the city no longer needs. Grossman suggested selling the truck on the govdeals website. The council approved this suggestion.
As part of the consent agenda, the councilmembers approved a 12-month Class C Retail Alcohol License for Los Altos Mexican Restaurant LLC.
The next regular meeting of the Panora council is set for Monday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Panora City Hall. The public is welcome.