By KIP CHEEK

Staff writer

MENDOTA – A Mendota intersection will become a four-way stop and another Dollar General may be coming to Mendota, it was learned at the Feb. 7 regular meeting of the Mendota City Council.

Alderman Kyle Kim informed the council that a traffic study was conducted in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street and it was determined that four stop signs will be placed at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Kim added that pedestrian cross lines will be painted when weather permits.

Also from Kim’s report, the council approved a new contract with Northern Illinois Ambulance Billing for fire department billing and also amended the ordinance for ambulance and fire rates to reflect the new rates.

Alderman John Hessenberger called a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3 in the City Council chambers to consider variance requests from Dollar General. The requests are for property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 12^th Street (U.S. 34) and Lori Lane, and if approved, a 12,480-square foot Dollar General will be constructed on the site.

Alderman Jim Fitzpatrick said bid packets are available for the 2022 curb project. The project will involve both sides of Springfield Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Indiana Avenue, and the south side of 16^th Street from Augustine Avenue to Lincoln Avenue. Bids will be opened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Alderman John Holland said budget meetings will begin Thursday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.

Alderman Jay Miller called a License Committee meeting for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10.

In other items, Police Chief Greg Kellen informed the council that the entry patrolman application list will be posted and candidates informed with a letter.

The next regular meeting of the Mendota City Council will be Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m.