By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the May 11 meeting of the Guthrie Center City Council, the councilmembers discussed the option of selling a lot along Bluff Street near the cemetery. Streets Department Head Darrin Sloss said the city cemetery is not expected to fill up for decades, so the city does not need to keep the lot for possible cemetery expansion. The lot will be rezoned residential.
The council discussed a request to limit the frequency of food trucks in the city in an effort to help the city’s actual restaurants. City Administrator Kris Arrasmith said she spoke with the city attorney about this and was informed that it is generally not allowable to charge differing fees based on a vendor’s address. Arrasmith and Main Street Guthrie Center Director Becky Peterson discussed that the city can be proactive by trying to assure an appropriate blend of vendors, especially during city events. No action was taken on the issue.
Arrasmith said the swimming pool will be managed this year by Collin Stringham, and that an opening date is not yet determined.
“Pool kids are all hired,” Arrasmith said. She added that some of the preseason training for pool staff will happen offsite while the pool is being prepped for the year.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, May 26 will be the date of the next regular council meeting. The public is welcome.