It was business as usual at the Mount Pleasant City Council meeting yesterday evening. All council members and department heads were present except Ward IV Councilman Kevin Glaha. Mayor Steve Brimhall called the meeting to order promptly at 5:30 and the council moved through the agenda items swiftly and unanimously.
There was a second reading to a city ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article II prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking on Eugene Way. Eugene Way is a street improvement project completed this year. This road connects to Roosevelt Street and heads west about 1200 feet, opening access to six more industrial lots.
Other items to note include approval of sidewalk replacement and curb construction bids to continue work on the 600 and 700 blocks of West Washington Street and the council is taking advantage of TIF districts (tax increment revenue fund) for various projects and properties throughout the city.
Lastly, congratulations to RaeAnn Burns as the council approved her to serve a second term on the Parks & Recreation Board. As the council and department heads each had an opportunity to comment, Councilman Matt Crull praised the Mount Pleasant Police Department for their help and partnership at the Midwest Haunted Rails this year, noting their professionalism and assistance has been top notch.
The next regular board meeting of the Mount Pleasant City Council will be Wednesday, November 13 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens of Mount Pleasant are welcome and encouraged to attend.