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Public-works and police updates: gas main, fiber grants, pump repairs and fair staffing
Summary
Staff reported that Alliant will start new gas mains in the Shorts area in spring, Mediacom plans grant-funded fiber work outside town, staff noted wastewater certification and pump repairs, and police reported coverage at the Des Moines County Fair and National Night Out.
City staff gave a multi-item operations update: Alliant plans to start new gas-main work in the Shorts area in spring that could take roughly two months; Mediacom is preparing grant-driven fiber work focused on rural areas outside town and will send maps of planned work; wastewater staff member Cole passed a Grade 2 certification; one electric pump is being serviced with options for repair or replacement to be presented next week; and the city dump truck is in Quincy awaiting bed and plow installation.
A staff member summarized the utility schedule: “We met with Alliant in the last week, and they're gonna be starting to do new gas main down in Shorts in spring.” On public safety, an agency representative reported that officers staffed the Des Moines County Fair from Tuesday through Sunday and attended National Night Out, saying the events had a good turnout. The clerk also announced that Katie and Angie earned Iowa municipal finance officer certifications and that Katie received city clerk certification; auditors were on site and finished their work this week.
