Government : City Council sells property to highest bidders at City Council Meeting

The council approved a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for McBride Mobile Taps LLC and renewed cigarette/tobacco permits for Dollar General & Ehlinger's Express.

There was no citizen's input during the time allotted. However, Misty Meister interrupted the meeting by yelling at both the council and city inspector over an old property dispute between herself and the city.

305 E 5th Street Auction. property sold to Angie Kerkman for $31,000 and city property located at 512 W 6th Street was sold for $5,000.

Approval was given as a contract with JR Stelzer Company out of Lincoln, Nebraska was awarded for the East Water Tower Painting project.

A contract with Arends Excavating for B Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension

The following was approved:

-a dump body purchase and install from Truck Country

-a resolution approving the creation and addition of a flexible spending account as an employee benefit

-a a resolution to set a hearing and give notice on a proposed ordinance to amend the zoning district map

-a street closure request for Vinton Farmer's Market for summer 2023

-a special event application for Boomtown, August 26, 2023

A date for a public hearing for the FY23 budget amendment was set for this coming Tuesday at noon.

Under reports City Clerk, Melissa Schwan reported that the new contract for S&J Sanitation will begin on July 1. Citizens will need to watch the June electric bills for more information.

For video of the meeting, click this link. Video courtesy of Dakoda Sellers https://youtube.com/@CityOfVintonMeetings