Morris City Council approves consent agenda: tourism funding, $10,000 library gift, liquor‑store change order and fund transfer

The Morris City Council approved a number of routine and project items in a single meeting including tourism board recommendations, a library donation, a construction change order, and an annual fund transfer.

Blaine said the tourism board recommended $3,000 to support the Tin Man triathlon, an event that drew more than 100 participants last year and is expanding; the council approved that recommendation. The council also accepted a $10,000 donation from the Carnegie Library Foundation; Blaine said there are no stipulations attached and the money will be added to the library fund.

On capital projects, the council approved change order number six for the Morris Municipal Liquor Store project. Council discussion said most of the cost covers dark‑sky‑compliant lighting to improve entrance and parking‑lot safety and that overall the project remains within expected cost parameters. Several pay estimates on the consent agenda were also approved, including work for Project One Construction and Joe Riley Construction on East 7th Street and Morris Street utility improvements.

Separately, the council approved an annual resolution to transfer identified excess revenue from the general fund to the capital outlay fund. Blaine explained that higher interest earnings and stronger campground fees contributed to the excess; the transfer is a routine fiscal step and auditors are reviewing the results.

Councilors approved the consent agenda and the fund transfer by voice and roll‑call votes where noted.