City Council Meeting 9/6/2022-—Council welcomed its newest Police Officer, Scott Marical, at a swearing-in ceremony that kicked-off the meeting. Police Chief Dave Towe noted that hiring Officer Marical was very fortunate for the city, due in part to Scott’s many years of prior service and the shortage of officers available in the valley.
The City and Chamber of Commerce formalized its Management Agreement for the Visitors Information Center after weeks of discord over funding. On a related matter, council approved the event permit for the upcoming Victorian Christmas celebration.
Council interviewed Andy Hellenthal to fill the vacant post left by the passing of Councilor Jim Lewis. Having served as the Vice Chair of the Historic Architecture Review Commission and due to extensive professional experience in city planning, council enthusiastically appointed Andy to fill the remaining three months of Jim’s term. Hellenthal is a current candidate for City Council, and will be sworn-in and seated on October 4.
Council approved a request by City Administrator Jeff Alvis to approve funding for a street repaving project for Carriage Lane.
City Council honored Jim Lewis at the September 6, 2022, meeting with flowers and his photo at his seat.