Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Grinnell, IA public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
4th Avenue Reconstruction Project contractor default
The contractor on the 4th Avenue Reconstruction Project defaulted, but the city expects no financial hit. Getting electrical lighting installed will be a challenge, and staff are working through it.
Water Plant Streets Project
The council set a public hearing and opened bids for street construction at the water plant — a step toward actual construction.
Safe Routes to School grant application
The city is applying for an Iowa DOT grant to make it safer for kids to walk and bike to school.
Four-way stops near the former Davis School
Now that the former Davis School is no longer a school, the four-way stops around it may no longer be warranted — but the council wants a careful recommendation before changing anything. Look for a proposal at a future meeting.
Street and sidewalk improvements
The council signed off on three construction change orders — $62,200 for 16th Avenue paving, $9,000 and $21,220 for the Broad Street inlay — plus $30,831 for the water plant project.