The City of Grant City is in the process of finalizing the CDBG Grant for demolishing buildings and getting a building inspector to condemn them, the Grant City Council learned at its regular meeting Wednesday, September 20th. The city is currently brainstorming future ideas for the lots after buildings are torn down.
Worth County FFA sponsor Reese Zollman was present to propose city dump property as a possible trap shoot range. Currently, the Worth County FFA trap team has to travel to Ravenwood to practice. The city decided that it would be too much of a liability, and that there is a city ordinance against gun fire in city limits. The council gave Mr. Zollman several contacts to reach out to.
The council voted to sign a new solid waste contract with Porter Trash. The price of services has increased due to the cost of fuel. The council increased the price of customer trash service to $23.50 per month.
The council voted to renew the contract with ANR Pipeline to supply gas to the city.
City Administrator Meggan Brown reported that she had meetings with Sheridan, Allendale, Denver, Worth, and Oxford about where they would like to see Worth County in the future. There will be a future meeting in October.
There were many volunteers for the recent cleanup day.
The city has gotten new picnic tables and a trash and recycling bin at the Pool Park.
The city discussed a 50/50 park grant to possibly put in a pickleball court, a possible new Mexican food truck coming to town, and a bill requiring a purchase order for anything over $250.
Public Works Director Carl Staton reported that city crews have been mowing, fixing potholes, and trimming trees. Approved LLC has come and started chip sealing on city streets. There were water leaks by the school and eighth street.
The council voted to accept the TMS bid to do water tower inspection and repairs.
One of the sewer lift pumps quit, and options to replace it cost just as much as getting a new one. The council voted to purchase a new lift pump.
Around 32 gas meters have been replaced with new meters; the goal is to have 120 replaced before winter.
The council voted to purchase 120 feet of netting for $1,697.98 to put up at the basketball court to keep balls from rolling into the street and into the ditch by the golf course.
Community Services sent a thank you note for the city’s donation to the Back to School Fair. The city voted to donate $50 for the Homecoming Parade.
Clerk Farrah Richey reported that the total families who can receive assistance for fuel has been cut in half. The city offers a level billing program to help with expenses.
The council approved a building permit for Tyson Troutwine.
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