Due to poor road conditions from Wednesday’s freezing rain, the Sigourney City Council postponed its meeting to Thursday night.
The meeting began with the city council approving the consent agenda. After that, there was discussion about possible actions to take regarding damage to a 2004 Chevy Malibu. Repairs would cost around $8,000 which could be paid from city funds or through insurance with a $500 deductible. The council voted unanimously to repair the vehicle using insurance.
Next, the city council approved sending out 4th of July donation/sponsorship letters with the city’s water bills.
Gary Iosbaker, Executive Director of Keokuk County Economic Development, says officials from Iowa Economic Development Authority visited Sigourney on January 30. Iobaker says the officials evaluated buildings in the Sigourney town square to determine their candidacy for a CDBG Block Grant. Iosbaker says one of the next steps is to determine which buildings should be chosen for façade improvement with eight structures being the maximum target.
Iosbaker also mentioned updating signage around Sigourney. He displayed different sign styles, both animated and unanimated. Iosbaker did not have an estimated cost for unanimated signs but noted the animated signs could cost the city up to $2,800 each. Iosbaker said the city can have further discussion as to where the signs would be placed.
The next Sigourney City Council meeting will take place on February 19.
