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What a wonderful weekend. The village was full, and merriment abounded. The rain on Saturday dampened a few spirits, but all-in-all it was a great day.

The Boy’s Scouts and volunteers fed about 500 and the carnival saw several hundred folks. To all those that made it happen – thanks!!

At the July 21st City Council Meeting, Tim Olsen of Broken Bow RV Park ask the council to finish reviewing and control the water drainage situation on 500 W from Garkane’s facility. Mr. Olsen has dug a water catchment basin to hold off some of the flow. But a significant amount still runs down to the Circle D. Ken Ruick, owner of the Circle D, said he was disappointed the City and Garkane had done very little to solve the problem. Yet Tim has done work on his property and the Circle D has installed a retaining wall and drain system to protect their Eatery, and the backside of the Motel. He looked forward to the City and Garkane doing their share.
In other business:
• Heard a request from Mike Spark to build a new home on 420 W 350 N while they live in the old one. Council authorized him to go back to Planning and Zoning with a building permit request with the stipulation the water meter can only be hooked to one home and the old home must be removed from the lot upon completion of the building.
• Awarded Municipal Airport Runway Lighting Project to Mesquite Electric.
• Presented outgoing Councilor Lott with a plaque of appreciation.
• Discussed the need for a sprinkler system design and bid for the Community Center, Library and Town Center Park. Jerry Taylor will be the contact for the project.
• Officer Dunton will have a report for the Council at the next meeting regarding Allen Porter.
• The speed sign will be activated .
• Council Dunn thanked Emilee for 7+ years of service and was proud to have served on a Council where so much had been accomplished.
• Anyone interested in serving on the Council for the remainder of Emilee’s term should submit a letter of interest to Mayor Porter at City Hall.

Countdown to Election 2009. – 100 days Who are your choices?

City Council – Two positions open – two filed: Jeff Dunn for a second Term; Lenza Wilson for another term after a few years break.

Mayor – Incumbent Don Porter file for a second term; City Councilor Jerry Taylor filed.

Until Next Week – - –