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VanDrunenFarms, PorkPlant andSilva havehadmeetings discussing the condition of
MechanicStreet. IDOThas been involved and has stated that this is a type of project that would get
funds (economic development grant), 50% of projected costs, roadhas tobe gradedand66 feet
wide from cur
b
to cur
b
, potential cost of $750,000 - $800,000. IDOT feels 50%would be easy to
obtain, needs specificswith answers byFebruary. IDOTwill requireCity tomakeMechanic a truck
route. Other grants are being lookedat see if theCity can get further funds.
EXECUTIVESESSION
Closed sessionmeeting to reviewexecutive sessionminuteswill not beheld tonight because
it was not placedonagenda.
AldermanCookmadeamotion toenter intoExecutiveSession to discuss personnel, with the
potential of actions onmatters discussed in closed session. AldermanNovaMetz seconded the
motionwithAldermenDenton, Straley, NovaMetz, Steele, Cook, Lesyna and JohnMetz voting yes.
AldermanStraley exitedmeeting via teleconferenceat this time. Council entered intoExecutive
Sessionat 7:58P.M. and returned fromExecutiveSession at 8:09P.M.
Closed sessionwas called for executive sessionminute reviewafter next Council meeting.
AldermanDentonmade amotion to adjourn themeeting. AldermanNovaMetz seconded the
motionwithAldermenDenton, NovaMetz, Steele, Cook, Lesyna and JohnMetz voting yes.
Meetingadjourned at 809P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
JeneneHenson, CityClerk
