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Council approves removal of chronically draining fountain at community center

Montrose City Council · July 8, 2025
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Summary

Finance Officer Nicole Siemonsma asked the council to remove a community-center water fountain after repeated drainage problems; the council unanimously approved the removal (Action 25-103).

Montrose City Council members approved removing a chronically failing water fountain in the community center at their July 8 meeting.

Finance Officer Nicole Siemonsma told the council the fountain has persistent draining issues and asked the body to authorize removal. The council voted in favor of the removal (Action 25-103), with Council Vogel moving the motion and Council Binder seconding. The motion passed with no opposition.

The council did not allocate funds for a replacement during the July meeting; minutes indicate removal was approved to stop recurrent maintenance problems. Staff will follow up on disposal and any needed minor repairs to the area once the fountain is removed.