Work on Glenn Street paving coming this week

The plan is for the paving of the Glenn Street and Minish Street extensions to be completed this fall.Crews are looking to pour concrete for that roadway this fall before winter hits. Work is continuing on the construction of the apartment complex in southeast Mount Vernon by the contractor, with the elevator shaft currently being constructed for the building.

Urban renewal plan approved

The City also agreed to an urban renewal plan for the Rachel Street improvements. City administrator Chris Nosbisch said he could not guarantee what the top cost of the project was, but any improvements made to that intersection can be recouped as a Tax Increment Financing as an urban renewal project for the city.

While the agreement needs to move forward to continue discussions with Kwik Trip coming to Mount Vernon, Nosbisch had reminded the council that this was a necessary development project along the Business 30 corridor, regardless if that business comes to Mount Vernon or not.

Water meter project progressing

Water meters continue getting replaced, with 272 appointments now on the books for the replacement radio water meters, with 550 customers still waiting for an appointment.

Council member Paul Tuerler said the crews did a fabulous job replacing his radio water meter.

“We couldn’t have asked for better help on this project,” Tuerler said. “They were very well organized and ready to go.”

City administrator Chris Nosbisch said the biggest challenge for the city is switching from cubic feet to gallon used to help consumers know the water they are using. The change has meant more work for city crew, but will benefit the project.