Regular Meeting of the City Council was held June 12th, 2023, at 5:00 pm with Mayor Bunt presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Schmillen, Jenness, Enneking. Absent: Frangione. Also, present: Elaine Rassel, Steven Schuetz, Will Miller, Jennifer Miller, Darrell Downs, Doug Dreckman, Brian Flikeid
Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to approve Consent Agenda: City Council Minutes, Bills, Res #23-20 “Resolution Setting Salaries for Appointed and Employees of Marcus, Iowa for July 2023-June 2024”, Res #23-21,“Transfer of Funds”, Res #23-22 “Resolution Directing the City Clerk to Publish Notice of Hearing on the Adoption of the Proposed Code of Ordinance of the City of Marcus, Iowa”, Res #23-23, “Setting Public Hearing for Clubhouse Project”, Silversmith Data contract, Tax Abatement Application for Phillip Dorr, Casey’s Cigarette Permit and Liquor License. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Schmillen, Enneking. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Will Miller with 59 Grind, Marcus introduced himself to the Council as a new business coming to Marcus. Remodeling on the building at 100 N Pine is underway and equipment has been being delivered with the opening date in mid-July. The coffee shop will serve a light breakfast and lunch.
Motion by Enneking, seconded by Jenness to approve 59 Grind sign to be hung at N Cedar alley entryway directing traffic to the drive-thru. Ayes: Ebert, Jenness, Enneking. Abstain: Schmillen. Nayes: none. Motion passed.
Public Works report by Doug Dreckman; playground cement being poured this week then rubber tiles will be placed on the cement, will do street painting & repairs in the next few weeks. The pool had a leak the first week but has since stopped.
Police Chief Flikeid gave his arrest report. No offers have been made on the old police car and will check to donate it to the YES Center.
Discussion was held on Ash Borer Tree removal in the parking. A list will be started at City Hall and Public Works will cut the trees down. Mayor Bunt will check into grants.
Mayor Bunt reported that bids will be sent out for Clubhouse construction on June 15th.
Motion by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to adjourn at 5:31 pm. All ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Pat Bunt- Mayor
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Published in the Marcus News on June 22, 2023