By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the March 23 regular meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the council members discussed vehicles that have been illegally parked on certain areas of Oak Street.
“I had two complaints about the no parking sign on Oak Street. When you turn off Fifth onto Oak, there is a no parking sign there,” Councilmember Carolyn Masters said. Council members noted that Oak Street is especially busy now with heavy equipment traveling to and from the hospital’s ongoing construction project.
Mayor Mike Herbert recommended calling the Sheriff’s department if illegal parking is seen, so the officers can respond to the situation.
In other news, a public hearing was held on the proposed property taxes. No citizens addressed the council, and no written comments had been received, so the hearing was promptly closed.
City Administrator Kris Arrasmith reported that the city received a check from the insurer for the repair needed at the fire hall for damages caused when a vehicle ran into the corner of the building during a winter storm.
Arrasmith also noted the city will receive a $5,000 grant from the Guthrie County Community Foundation to help purchase playground equipment.
The council set a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. on April 13 regarding the city’s proposed budget.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the city council is set for April 13 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.