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Mantorville council approves Clay Street overlay, funds well study and extends deputy clerk offer
Summary
The council voted unanimously Sept. 9 to authorize a Clay Street overlay up to $15,000, approve a $10,000 grant-funded study for a new municipal well (est. project cost $750,000–$1.25M), and approve an offer to hire Alyson Laganiere as Deputy City Clerk.
The Mantorville City Council on Sept. 9 approved several infrastructure and administrative measures during its regular meeting, including authorization for a Clay Street overlay, permission to pursue a grant-funded well study, and an offer of employment for a deputy city clerk.
Public Works Lead Joe Adams briefed the council on street and utility needs. He said Clay Street is “peeled up and shot” and estimated a full reconstruction at $350,000–$400,000; as a lower-cost alternative he said an overlay of the city-owned 155-foot section would cost about $12,000. The council authorized an overlay for up to $15,000 on a 4-0 vote after a motion from Councilmember Lyle Hoaglund and a second from Councilmember Lynnette Nash.
Adams also reported the city’s wellhouse was struck by lightning, causing major equipment damage that he said should be covered by insurance; he noted an alarm led him to enter the building and briefly inhale chlorine and that he sought ER care and is okay. Adams said the city will need a new well within the next three years, with a project cost estimate between $750,000 and $1.25 million. He reported there is a grant of up to $10,000 to fund a study for the new well (no local match) and that the application is due Sept. 30. Councilmember Lynnette Nash moved and Councilmember Lyle Hoaglund seconded authorization to do the study; the motion carried 4-0.
Adams said the city owns two emergency sirens and that vendor ANCOM told staff the sirens cannot be moved to new poles; replacing both would cost about $64,000. Adams said he will investigate grant options for siren replacement.
On administrative business, City Clerk-Treasurer Gretchen Lohrbach said she would like to extend an offer of employment to Alyson Laganiere for the Deputy City Clerk position; Councilmember Lyle Hoaglund moved and Councilmember Lynnette Nash seconded the action, and the motion carried 4-0.
Committee and event reports included a Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest event on Sept. 20 and a Park Board presentation from a group favoring pickleball courts; Adams said the city should hold an informational public meeting on potential pickleball noise and other impacts and will reach out to the Friends of Mantorville for details. Mayor Chuck Bradford reported the Marigold Days car show drew a record 145 cars and said the social district functioned well this year and could be considered for permanence.
Next steps noted at the meeting include completion of the grant application for the well study by Sept. 30 and staff follow-up on grant opportunities for siren replacement. The council adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
