New London City Council Holds Special Meeting

The New London City Council held a special meeting on March 27 at 6 p.m. Council members January Benjamin and Travis Benz were not in attendance. The Council approved the agenda.

There were no citizen questions or comments on the preliminary and final plats for the Pine Street Subdivision — Second Addition. They approved resolution #397, the preliminary and final plats for the Pine Street Subdivision — Second Addition.

The Council approved the bid from Hickey Contracting in the amount of $267,632.40 for the Division St. paving and storm sewer project.

The discussion about sanitation services continued. They discussed the pros and cons between the Waste Management and WEMIGA proposals. They also considered purchasing a City truck. This would be for cart pick up only by the City. Commercial customers with dumpsters would then use a private hauler. This would save on the cost of a combination cart/dumpster truck. No decision was made. They will revisit this issue at the April 10 meeting.

They discussed the commercial TIF district and the use of a larger storm sewer pipe in lieu of the proposed retention pond. This would cut back on the City’s maintenance long term. The Council also discussed how the meeting with the commercial developer went. They are waiting to hear back from them on the City’s proposal.

Other items acted on by the Council included:

•Approved covenants for the Pine Street Subdivision — Second Addition.

•Approved having the City attorney pursue the title to 102 East Main Street, Apt. 1 through Iowa Code Chapter 657A.

•Approved New London Municipal Utilities’ installation of wood poles and LED streetlights in the Pine Street Subdivision at their expense in lieu of decorative poles/lights.

The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The next regular meeting of the New London City Council will be April 10 at 6 p.m. at the City Office.