By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the July 28 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the council returned to the topic of entry codes in use at the public library.
Mayor Mike Herbert explained that he met with Library Director Jerri Hawkins and now has a better understanding of the entry code situation at the library. Herbert said Hawkins had explained the reasons for the various codes in use. The council consensus was that as long as city hall and city staff are kept abreast of any changes in codes, they have no objection to multiple codes being used for various reasonable purposes.
City Administrator Kris Arrasmith informed the council that the Mitchell Park north shelter house is scheduled to be torn down, likely in September. The structure is in bad shape due to its age.
Arrasmith asked the council to consider approving the purchase and installation of a Ring “stick-up camera” at city hall to aid with security measures.
“We don’t need anything fancy, just mostly in case something happened, we could go back and look,” Arrasmith said.
She said the proposed camera would cost $300 plus $100 annually for service. She said the camera could use the existing wiring and would store recorded video on the city’s computer. The council approved the purchase as presented.
The council approved Resolution 2025-15, “Tax Exemption for Denny & Sue Leuwerke, 1602 Cameron Pass.
As part of the consent agenda, the council approved an alcohol permit for Tori’s Angels Foundation. Also included in the approved consent agenda were garage permits for 107 North Eighth St. (Nuehring), and 405 North Fifth St. (Ure).
The next regular meeting of the council is set for Monday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. The public is welcome.