Mount Pleasant, Iowa – The Mount Pleasant City Council held its regular meeting this week, covering a full agenda that included road work approvals, ordinance readings, and updates to city policies in response to community concerns.
Street Projects Move Forward
The council approved several infrastructure projects, including concrete patchwork in the 800 block of East Mapleleaf Drive and intersection improvements at the intersection of South Mount Pleasant Street and East Mapleleaf Drive. The contract for the patchwork came in at $12,000, while another project, awarded to Wesley Barton Construction, will address work on Harvest Drive for $26,056.
A major collaboration between the City of Mount Pleasant and Henry County was also approved. The agreement pertains to a road improvement project on Avenue D, between North Broadway and North Grand Avenue. The council unanimously supported the resolution.
The council held first readings of three ordinance amendments:
- Pearl Street No Parking Ordinance – Prohibits parking along Pearl Street from North Main to North Adams. This aims to facilitate access for crews and electric vehicles while minimizing disruption to residents and businesses in that area.
- Stop Sign Installation – The first reading as held for a new four-way stop at the intersection of South Harvest Drive and South Walnut Street. This change stems from concerns raised by the Street Committee regarding speeding and safety.
- Speed Limit Adjustment – An ordinance reducing the speed limit on South Walnut Street, from Harvest Drive to the city limits, to 35 miles per hour was also introduced. The council cited both safety and dust control as reasons for the proposed change.
Each ordinance passed its first reading and will be brought back for additional readings before final approval.
Zoning Ordinance and ACLU Letter
In response to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the council approved a resolution setting a public hearing to consider changes chapter 19.38 of the city’s Limited Industrial District zoning regulations. The proposed changes will address language concerns raised by the ACLU and the city’s legal team.