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Le Mars council hears updates on street overlays, water projects, software migration and ballot plans for a new fire station
Summary
Councilmembers received updates on First Street North overlay work, Foster storm sewer replacement, Well 15 drilling and an RO project, a payroll and utility billing software migration, complaints about the dog park, spring cleanup dates, and plans to place a fire station ballot question on a future ballot.
Councilmembers received a series of operational updates and community items during the meeting.
Public works: Staff said overlay work on First Street North (one block each way from Central Avenue) will begin with milling starting April 25, followed by paving the next week. Foster storm-sewer removal and replacement was described as likely to finish about midnext week. Fifth Avenue (Old U.S. 75) was noted as the subject of future cleanup and repair work to be brought to council at a later meeting.
Water projects: Contractors began drilling for Well 15 last week, with equipment and job trailers on site at the water facility. A reverse-osmosis (RO) project was scheduled to start during the week following the meeting.
Administrative systems: City staff reported ongoing work to migrate payroll into a new software system that week, with utility billing to be moved later; the migration is expected to be completed by June.
Community services and programs: A councilmember relayed a citizen complaint about pet waste at the dog park and reminded park users to pick up after pets. The council also discussed spring cleanup service, mentioning a free drop-off window in May (speakers referenced either May 10 or May 12–16 during discussion). One councilmember said a vendor in Sioux City will accept electronics and offered to share contact information publicly.
Ballot planning and outreach: Councilmembers discussed placing a fire station question on the ballot; staff said ballot language is expected to be presented to council at the July 15 meeting. The council discussed hosting a town-hall meeting, possibly at the fire station, to present information to residents if the ballot question advances. Councilmembers also raised the idea of city-supported New Year—s Eve fireworks and periodically hosted electronics collection events to reduce improper disposal.
No formal council actions were taken on these operational or planning items during the discussion portion of the meeting; they were provided as updates and direction to staff for future agenda items.
