Author: Allison Jacobs

Subdrain tie-in Construction began yesterday in Mount Pleasant on the Northwest corner of Adams St. and Madison St. and will then move to the Northwest corner of N. Main St. and Madison St. Construction crews will be working in the parking areas, so traffic should not be affected. We will share the schedule of work when we receive more information.

As National Small Business Week continues, Innovating Commerce Serving Communities has launched their Small Business Consumer Survey. This survey outlines consumer behavior as it pertains to small businesses and their vital importance in our economies and communities. According to the survey 42% of respondents frequent small businesses more now than before the pandemic, 68% noted that the pandemic has inspired them to support small businesses more than they would have previously, and 75% of consumers noted that they had recently become even more aware of the importance of small businesses in the community and therefore will support them more in the future. See below for a full list of Small Business Week events hosted by the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate our local small businesses.

Wednesday

5:00 p.m. Alive After Five, Traction Steam, 120 South Main Street Suite 103

Thursday

10:00 a.m. Brad Holtkamp Automotive, 907 East Washington Street

2:00 p.m. Addington Place of Mount Pleasant, 1406 East Linden Drive

Friday

11:30 a.m. Luncheon, Iowa Wesleyan University, Social Hall

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As May approaches with warmer temperatures throughout the country, the unofficial start of the summer road travel season begins. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2020, there were 5,579 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, an increase from 5,044 in 2019. Research also shows that motorcyclists are significantly overrepresented in traffic crashes and fatalities each year. In 2020, per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists were about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash and were 4 times more likely to be injured. Remember to watch for motorcyclists and use safe driving and riding practices to help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.

Main Street Mount Pleasant and the City of Mount Pleasant are again offering downtown businesses the opportunity to improve their buildings with a little financial help. The Exterior Improvement Grant funds can be used to update signs, awnings, lighting, paint, reconfigure entrances, masonry work, and door and window replacements. Any building owner or tenant with lease authority or authorization from the building owner can apply for funding. The project must be located in Mount Pleasant Main Street’s District. Applications can be sent to lisa@mpiowa.org, and the deadline to apply is May 31^st.

The Wayland City Council Meets Wednesday, March 4th at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall.

1. Roll Call
2. Consent Agenda
Note: These are routine items and will be enacted by one motion without separate discussion unless a Council member requests an item be removed for separate consideration.
a. Minutes of April 20, 2021
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
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5. New Business
a. Review/Approve Fireworks Display Permit Application – WACO Graduation
b. Set Public Hearing Date for Budget Amendment #1 FYE22 of June 1, 2022
c. Health Insurance – Application Update
d. Golf Cart Ordinance (Age Limits Discussion)
e. Forward Purchase Terms for Natural Gas (hedging)
6. Building Permits – none
7. Adjournment