By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Guthrie Center city council on Oct. 13, Darin Sloss (Street Department) shared the plans for many sidewalks in Guthrie Center to be replaced in 2027. He said it will be a Department of Transportation (DOT) project, and there will be no cost to the city. The total cost is estimated at $1.3 to $1.7 million.
“It’ll be a big project, but downtown will not be affected a whole lot,” Sloss said.
Part of the project is making sidewalks and street crossings ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Sloss said public hearings will be held about the project in 2026, and the project is expected to begin in March 2027 and be completed by Labor Day 2027.
Sloss asked the council to consider approving the purchase of two Toro 6000 series mowers for the city at a cost of $17,468. The council approved the purchase.
City Administrator Kris Arasmith explained that the city’s Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance rates will increase by 3% for 2026, but she said that is a very moderate increase. The council unanimously voted to approval the renewal for 2026.
The council voted to give a full three-year tax abatement on the townhouse of Nancy Van Meter (1600 Cameron Pass).
As part of the consent agenda, the council approved a beer/liquor license for Little Charger ELC and a building permit (shed) for 102 North St. (Hughes/Cook).
The next regular meeting is set for Monday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome.