By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Feb. 23 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, Compliance Officer Wes Clark updated the council on the status of complaints about two properties.
“Our ongoing one at 907 Grand St., that we’ve been getting complaints from the neighbors, I’ve gotten letters from all the neighbors,” Clark said. He added that he is awaiting further instructions from the city attorney.
Clark also shared information on unsanitary conditions at 303 Prairie St. He said the conditions have been a concern for quite some time and have not improved .
“I’m working with the Region 12 inspector now,” Clark said.
City Administrator Kris Arrasmith said that, during the recent snowstorm, a truck had failed to navigate the curve on Highway 44/State Street near the fire hall and bumped into the corner of the building. She said this has occurred before, and she suggested possibly installing some type of barrier between the street and the fire hall. She also will contact Art on State to see if any insurance covers the large mural on the side of the fire hall in case it would ever be damaged.
The council discussed possibly having another 25 mph sign installed on Oak Street, due to excess speed, especially by vehicles heading west (downhill) toward Highway 25.
Council members voiced sadness at the passing of longtime Guthrie Center Mayor Denny Kunkle.
A public hearing on the Fiscal Year 26-27 Property Tax Levy was set for March 23 at 6:30 p.m., immediately prior to the regular council meeting on that date. The council’s next regular meeting is set for Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.