By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the July 13 meeting of the Panora City Council, the council members discussed a nuisance complaint regarding the property at 410 East Market St. The council reviewed photos of the area being discussed.
Councilmember Roger Dorr explained how he heard about the concern.
“I’ve had probably three or four people stop by and complain, asking if there’s anything we can do about it,” he said. “It’s beyond a nuisance.”
Police Chief Matt Reising described how this type of situation is generally addressed, and he asked for direction from the council. He said the city generally mails a letter to the property owner giving a timeframe within which to have the violation mitigated.
“It’s clear that property is in violation of city code,” Chief Reising said.
After discussion, the council chose to have a letter sent giving seven days for mitigation and asked Reising to attempt to speak with the property owner about the situation.
City Administrator Lisa Grossman asked the council members to consider a performance contract with Kile and Susan Jackson for RAGBRAI (July 21). The contract would pay them $1,500 for playing music, serving as deejay, and making periodic announcements over their sound system during the festivities on the Panora square. The council approved the contract as written.
The council discussed Resolution 26-36, supporting the Joint CHBP Grant Agreement. Grossman explained that it would allow the city to pursue a federal grant that could potentially pay 80% of bridge replacement for the bridge near Lenon Mill Park. She added that the project would not happen for a few years. The council approved the resolution.
A camping exemption was granted at Water Works Park to allow camping, if needed, on the evening of July 20 for RAGBRAI.
The council considered approving the closure of City Hall offices on July 21 due to RAGBRAI. Grossman explained that city staff will be working that day, but will be outside and in the town square, not in the offices. The council approved the closure as presented.
The next regular meeting is set for Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Interested persons may attend in person or electronically by visiting the website https://meet.goto.com/cityofpanora or by phone 1-312-757-3121 (Access Code 295-099-701, Audio PIN 220#).