During a recent government meeting, council members addressed two significant issues: the encroachment of a fence on city property and the development of pickleball courts in Oak Hill subdivision.

The discussion on the fence centered around a property at 105 Washington, where a fence was found to encroach approximately 8 to 8.5 feet onto city land. Council members debated two options regarding the fence: allowing it to remain with the stipulation that the property owner would bear the cost of removal if road improvements necessitated it, or directing an immediate removal of the fence. Al Napper, a resident, urged the council to opt for immediate removal, emphasizing the importance of adhering to city ordinances to prevent setting a precedent for future encroachments. Several council members expressed support for this approach, highlighting the potential complications and costs that could arise if the issue was not resolved promptly.

In a separate agenda item, the council considered a resolution for earthwork and gravel installation for new pickleball courts in the Oak Hill subdivision. The park board recommended the project, which includes a donation of additional land from Mr. Beck to enhance the park's footprint. The council acknowledged the importance of allowing the ground to settle over winter to ensure the success of the installation, responding positively to the request from the pickleball group.

The meeting underscored the council's commitment to maintaining city regulations while also promoting community recreational facilities.