May 1st Council Agenda Items

The Council will be reviewing the new residential parking ordinance, nuisance abatements, a good new business coming to town, proposal for new City website, and discussion on professional services. There are 9 other agenda items.

The first item of residential parking ordinance was tabled at the last council meeting because the City Attorney had not reviewed all the materials at that time. Please review http://georgewimmer.blogspot.com/2007/04/council-meeting-april-17th-2007.html for the brief discussion on this item.

The second item is following through on enforcing nuisances in the city. This again has been discussed many times and will continue to be an issue until the city has addressed all the violations. I hope after a few of these properties go through this process the word will get out that the City is serious about making improvements.

Pats Small Engines is applying to enter our industrial park. This is a company that has grown tremendously the last few years. There will be 12 to 17 jobs between $10 and $19 an hour. The majority of jobs will fall in the $10 to $13 an hour. I am excited not just because of the job creation but this is the first applicant since I became Mayor and we received the companies financials and company summary. I have been asking for this information from each applicant for the last two plus years. I hope this standard will continue to be met moving forward.

The Council will be looking to approve an overhaul of the city website. The improved website will be easier to use, allow for future bill payments, Council audio and video, strong economic development resources, citizen resources and on and on......

Lastly the Council will be looking at starting a revolving review process of City services. I asked for this agenda item so we can ensure the city is receiving the best possible service for the lowest possible cost. Many service providers including City Engineer and Attorney have not been reviewed for many years. We must make sure our tax dollars are spent wisely. We also need to have current accurate information when the City charges fees to Citizens and developers. My intent is to review one service provider each year on a revolving schedule.