By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the April 13 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, Street Department Director Darrin Sloss explained that four trees that need to be taken down for safety reasons. The council approved the plan.
Sloss also shared information on projects being undertaken to beautify the city in preparation for visitors during RAGBRAI in July. Sloss said the water tower is currently being painted inside and outside. He added that the library parking lot will be crack-sealed at a cost of $9,650.
The council approved Sloss’ request to hire two high school students for fulltime summer help at $13 per hour.
City Administrator Kris Arrasmith shared information on two upcoming meetings that will be open to the public. A RAGBRAI informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center.
“Then Main Street Guthrie Center will have their input session on April 22, which is also a Wednesday, at 5:30 p.m. at the activity center,” Arrasmith said.
As part of the consent agenda items, the council approved a tobacco license for Dollar General and an alcohol license for Guthrie Center Golf Course. Building/fence permits were approved for 108 North 12th St. (Martinez, garage) and 303 Main St. (Olson, fence).
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council is set for April 27 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.