Smith Center council approves local grants, board appointments and administrative changes; tables backhoe decision

Jan 26, 2026

At its Jan. 26 meeting the Smith Center City Council approved a $5,000 revitalization grant, paid a $450 membership fee, updated Heritage Townhomes banking signatories, reappointed four Economic Development board members and waived routine approvals for certain reimbursements and a youth-facility grant; a backhoe purchase was tabled.

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The Smith Center City Council on Jan. 26 approved several routine and administrative measures, including a $5,000 Commercial Revitalization Grant for 114 S. Main, the city’s WKREDA membership fee and multiple board appointments, while tabling a decision on backhoe bids until the full council can meet.

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