The Marshall City Council confirmed a temporary staffing change for the Public Housing Commission and heard several liaison reports and public notices.

Mayor Burns recommended that Councilmember John Elkhorn serve as the voting member on the Public Housing Commission until the council conducts interviews and appoints a permanent member. The motion to affirm Elkhorn’s temporary voting status passed; meeting minutes recorded two abstentions on that motion.

In liaison reports, Greg noted the airport commission met and that items discussed at the work session were being handled by the airport commission. Amanda reported the library foundation is coordinating an ash-tree replacement program and city parks staff planted about 10–12 replacement trees around the library perimeter.

Staff and council also noted forthcoming meetings: Public Works will hold a public informational meeting on Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers for High Street reconstruction residents; MMU will hold a public hearing on sewer and water rate changes Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. in the MMU office. Jason Anderson said MnDOT/RNG work remains underway on Highway 19 with a tentative mid-November target for reopening but no firm date.