MENDOTA – The city incinerator is now open for business and the next phase of work on the Illinois Avenue project has begun, it was learned at the June 15 regular meeting of the Mendota City Council.
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By KIP CHEEK
Staff writer
MENDOTA – The city incinerator is now open for business and the next phase of work on the Illinois Avenue project has begun, it was learned at the June 15 regular meeting of the Mendota City Council.
ALDERMANIC REPORTS
Jim Fitzpatrick reported that the city incinerator (burn pit) opened on June 15. Hours are Monday from 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The incinerator is located south of Mendota near the sewage treatment plant.
Fitzpatrick said the next step in the Illinois Avenue restoration is underway. Infrastructure work will be done in addition to the installation of new sidewalks and street surface. Other features will be added.
New garbage routes will go into effect on Monday, June 22. Those residents affected by the change should receive a card in the mail detailing the changes.
Fitzpatrick added that spraying for mosquitoes has commenced.
During Kyle Kim’s report, the council discussed the city’s natural hazards mitigation plan.
John Holland presented two requests for donations, both of which were approved by the council. The city will donate $3,000 to the YMCA for its summer SCAMP program. Also, the council donated its usual $1,500 to the Mendota Chamber of Commerce for the 4th of July fireworks celebration, and it also donated $5,200 that would normally be used for the Sweet Corn Festival. Holland indicated the money could be used for the fireworks or for whatever activities the Chamber can have for the Sweet Corn Festival.
Two zoning variance requests were approved during John Hessenberger’s report. They include a height variance for a garage at 604 13th Ave. and a patio within the six-foot lot line at 205 Ninth Ave.
OTHER ITEMS
Police Chief Greg Kellen informed the council of two traffic studies that will be conducted by the police department. One is the Second Avenue corridor from Sixth Street to Division Street. Kellen said there are several intersections in that area that are free of any traffic signs.
Also, the police department will do a traffic engineering study around Blackstone School to see if there is a more efficient way of dropping off and picking up students.
The next regular meeting of the Mendota City Council will be Monday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m.
