Kevin Kobbe was sworn into the Grant City Council Wednesday at the regular meeting. He fills the unexpired term of Charlotte Green. He will serve until April 2023.
Amber Monticue was present to request a tax abatement of past due taxes for a property that had a dilapidated house torn down, property cleaned up, and sold by the Worth County Progress Organization. The council agreed to the abatement.
The amended budget for 2021 was presented and approved. It reflects the actual income and expenses for 2021.
The council voted to set up the CDBG bank account for the wastewater project.
The city has completed a spreadsheet of all past due taxes and penalties. The city can hold the same kind of tax sale that the county does. The city will set up procedures and means of collecting.
Dogs were discussed, and City Administrator Meggan Brown posted the city’s dog policy on Facebook. The city will be picking up dogs found running at large. The city will not accept unwanted pets. Customers should make their own arrangements to have the pet adopted or contact a vet to put them to sleep.
All dog owners within the City of Grant City must register them at City Hall, and owners must show proof of immunization. Fees to register are $5 for spayed females and neutered males and $10 for all other dogs.
Dogs cannot run at large or bark excessively. If the problem is not addressed and the dog is running, it will be picked up. Impoundment fees are $50 plus $5 per day for the first time; $75 plus $5 per day for the second time; $100 plus $5 per day for the third time. Dogs not registered will be posted on Facebook. Any dog not claimed after five business days will be put up for adoption or disposed of.
Vicious dogs will not be tolerated in city limits and may result in them being euthanized. If a barking or howling dog issue is not addressed by the owner after the first letter was issued, then it will be subject to prosecution.
All pets must be confined to a leash, fence, structure, or other means. If you have questions concerning pet ordinances, call City Hall at (660) 564-2102.
The Abandoned Car ordinance was also posted on Facebook. No person shall abandon any motor vehicle or trailer on public right of way or on any private property owned by another without their consent.
The city passed an ordinance for tiny houses.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that the city crews have been busy with locates, two leaks, and plowing snow. One truck used for plowing had windshield wipers that quit working. The backhoe dealer has contacted the city, and they have gotten the serial number, which indicates the equipment is in transport mode.
Mayor Debbie Roach and City Administrator Meggan Brown attended Great Northwest Days in Jefferson City Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Legislative priorities for this year include broadband, childcare, education, and infrastructure.
An ATV ordinance is being proposed, and City Administrator Meggan Brown presented a draft ordinance. She will make changes, and it will be revisited at the next meeting.
The council voted to proclaim February 6th as Boy Scout Anniversary Week.
City Hall was closed from 12 noon to 3 pm on January 24th to honor Aivry Griffin and her family. A lantern and balloon release in her memory was held at the softball diamond on January 23rd. The license office was closed on January 18th due to illness.
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