City of Ravenwood Lists Accomplishments, Goals

The City of Ravenwood, on a window sign, listed accomplishments from last year and goals for this year. Among the accomplishments listed:

—Leveling and reseeding along water lines;

—Fixing a sewer line problem along Sobotka’s;

—Building a new shelter house at the Park; the old one is being used for storage;

—Fixing the north wall of City Hall;

—Purchasing a new sewer backhoe and trading in the old.

Among the goals for this year include:

—Complete ceiling and wiring for the new shelter house;

—Fix a water issue at the Post Office;

—Fix a water issue at Bill Stephenson’s;

—Fix a street by Spire’s;

—Repair the fence at the lagoon;

—Redo the “Welcome to Ravenwood” sign;

—Redo the War Memorial.

The Google car came through town. They are remapping.

The city got a 36’ tube which they hope will resolve the water issue near the Post Office.

Discussion was had on wiring the park shelter house and where to put the Christmas decorations, which are currently stored at the old City Hall.

The city shut off two customers for nonpayment. Discussion was had on late water payments. After three months, disconnection is automatic and a reconnection fee applies. “It’s different if you’re out because of medical reasons. It’s a matter of people not wanting to pay,” said councilmember Kyla Henry.

Several trees on city property need to be trimmed.

Jerry Lager reported that he adjusted the water dispenser to where it will yield 45 gallons for a quarter instead of 50. A pump seized up at the water plant and will need to be replaced.

The city received a citizen complaint about neighbors. Three of them were seeing their properties get progressively worse. There were complaints about a stray dog and noise.

There was one violation for building without a permit. Ravenwood requires a permit for building new structures.

During the March meeting, Bill Stephenson came to the council meeting to ask why rates had been raised and asked why the water issues near his place were not fixed.

The lawn mower was taken to be fixed.

The city received two street bids. The city went with Mid-American Road Builders.

There was a leak at the Community Building.

The city interviewed four different people for the city maintenance worker. They named Jerry Lager to the position, and he accepted.

A repair to the backhoe cost $1,870.

The city fixed a thermostat at the old City Hall.