1. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is January 3 and begins at 5:00 pm to allow attendance at the 7:00 pm caucuses.
2. HWY 65/69 SEWER: They are planning on paving today and hoping to open the highway to traffic tomorrow. Also a local business has filed a damage claim with our insurance company in regards to loss of business revenue due to the detour.
3. K-9: Sadly, our Police K-9 dog Scout, was euthanized on Monday the 19th. He suffered recently from seizures and treatment was not successful. Chief Bonnett reports the program will not be funded in 12/13 and that the Chief’s successor can review the program for 13/14.
4. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: Labor consultant Jim Hanks would like to meet with council members (closed session) on January 3 to discuss progress with the city’s union. Depending on the length of the agenda and schedules, it may be before or after the 5:00 pm council meeting. More will be available next week.
5. TAX REVENUES: Revenues thru December are just over 52% and slightly ahead of this time last year. Good news!
6. RACE CAR ORDINANCE: In the packet is a letter from Community Development Director Chuck Burgin to 5 race car owners requesting compliance with the ordinance that was approved by the District and Appellate Courts. Race cars have been a source of complaint in the community for a number of years. The letters will be sent next week.
