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City reports: PFAS settlement claims, DPW snow response, Main Street accreditation and upcoming zoning draft
Summary
City Attorney updated council on PFAS settlement claims; DPW director thanked crews for snowstorm work; Evart Main Street earned accreditation; City Manager said a draft zoning ordinance and grant-seeking are coming. Several departmental updates were offered during the Jan. 20 meeting.
City Attorney Eric Williams provided an update on the next round of PFAS settlement claims affecting the City of Evart, indicating the legal team and staff are tracking potential claims and next steps. The minutes record the update but do not specify amounts or deadlines for filing; those details were not included in the public minutes.
Public Works Director Chad Thompson expressed appreciation for DPW workers "for the hard work" during recent snowstorms and for keeping roads clear. Downtown Development Authority Director Todd Bruggema reported that Evart Main Street received its accreditation for another year; the Housing Commission also launched a new website (housingforevart.com). City Manager Pepper Lockhart told council they will be presented with a draft zoning ordinance soon, are working on the Certified Local Government (CLG) report and CIP goals, and continue to seek grant opportunities.
