By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the Oct. 28 meeting of the Panora City Council, councilmembers discussed a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Board to purchase a vending machine and place it at Michael Mills Park.
The recommendation stated that it is becoming difficult to staff the concession stand at the park, and a vending machine would produce income year-round. The suggested machine would cost $8,954 and would hold refrigerated foods and drinks.
Councilmembers voiced concerns about vandalism to such a machine and pointed out that the concession stand has been damaged at times due to theft attempts.
“It’s not a matter of if, it’s when,” Councilmember Roger Dorr said.
No formal action was taken on the recommendation.
City Administrator Lisa Grossman updated the councilmembers on the proposed health insurance premium for city employees. She explained it is a 12.14% increase from the previous year. The council approved the insurance renewal.
Public Works Director Ismael Galvan updated the council on the potential water project near the intersection of West Church and Southwest Second Street. He told of recent testing he did at homes in the immediate area and found no significant iron levels anywhere except in the actual filtration system of the one home that has been having concerns.
At Galvan’s suggestion, the council voted to upgrade the water lines in that neighborhood, likely sometime in 2025, since that area was in need of an upgrade anyway.
The council approved a payment of $86,000 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project at 113 E. Main.
As part of the consent agenda, a five-day Class C retail alcohol license was approved for Winetime LLC (Lori Dailey) for an upcoming craft show.
The next regular meeting of the Panora City Council is set for Monday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. 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#).