The meeting started off with a public forum. Guest Matt Manning talked about the Old ball Diamond project, with payment secured for almost 250k and hoping to have close to or over 500k by the end of the year. The surplus money beyond the project completion will be put into an endowment to take care of the facility going forward. Project goal is to be completed by end of summer 2025.
Adam Drummond addressed the council about COCORAHAS weather data reporting. Van Buren county currently only has 5 storm spotters, and the COCORAHAS team are wanting to increase that number. The data is used all across the country.
Engage Keosauqua addressed the council about port-a-potties and trash services that used to be covered by the city for fall events. This year Engage Keosauqua had to cover the costs. The council talked about making sure it’s covered for next year and going forward. Reports from the treasurer and city superintendent were given with updates on billing, building permits, and maintenance activities in preparation for winter.
The council also had a second reading of ordinance 187, which is alcohol compliance training for businesses with violations. The second reading was approved.
Some other items the on the agenda included an update on members for the Tree board, DOT title 6 renewal contract, the Franklin St hospital project, and fall festival contributions.
