The City of Monroe is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a General Maintenance Employee. Position will be responsible for assisting with park and cemetery maintenance, street maintenance, water and wastewater systems, and other duties as assigned in the city.  Minimum qualifications are:  high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL.  Upon hire, applicant will be required to obtain a Grade II Operators License.   Salary will be determined upon qualifications. Applications are available at the Monroe City Hall or online at www.MonroeIA.com.  Please send resume and completed application to Monroe City Hall, PO Box 370, Monroe, IA 50170.    Applications are due by 1:00 p.m. on December 14, 2018.  Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONROE CITY HALL
OCTOBER 8, 2018 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSENT AGENDA
   1. BILLS AND MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER MEETING.
   2. CLERK AND TREASURERS REPORT.
   3. MIKE’S LOUNGE ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL WITH OUTDOOR SERVICE AND LIVING QUARTERS.
4. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
   1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE FOR SEWER RATES.
5. OLD BUSINESS
   1. DISCUSS REAL ESTATE PURCHASE BY MONROE RECREATION PARK.
6. NEW BUSINESS
   1. APPROVAL OF UPDATE TO MONROE POLICE MANUAL CONCERNING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.
   2. DISCUSS BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW HOMES.
   3. CONSIDER TREE TRIMMING ORDINANCE FOR CITY OF MONROE.
   4. DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR 2019 MOWING SEASON.
7. OPEN FORUM
8. ADJOURNMENT

ADA – IF THERE IS ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND THE MEETING THAT MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IN BEING ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE ADVISE CITY HALL WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE MEETING.

The project newsletter for the West Lincoln Street improvement project can be found below:

Project Newsletter No 1 (2018-09-24).

Garage sale listings for the Fall 2018 City Wide Garage Sales day (September 29, 2018) are up on the City Wide Garage Sales Page.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY HALL
AUGUST 13^TH, 2018 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. CONSENT AGENDA
   1. BILLS AND MINUTES FROM JULY MEETING
   2. CLERK AND TREASURERS REPORT
   3. CJ’S BAR AND GRILL ANNUAL CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE WITH OUTDOOR SERVICE AND SUNDAY SALES.
   4. SOUTHSIDE BAR AND GRILL CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE WITH OUTDOOR SERVICE AND SUNDAY SALES. (PENDING DRAM SHOP)
4. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
   1. THIRD READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 55, ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL, DANGEROUS ANIMALS.
   2. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MONROE, IOWA, BY MODIFYING SECTIONS TO THE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE.
   3. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR A REAP GRANT THROUGH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
6. NEW BUSINESS:
   1. HIRING OF 4^THPOLICE OFFICER FOR THE MONROE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
   2. APPROVAL OF TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN JH MCKLVEEN & CO. AND EMINENT DEVELOPMENT LLC. AND CONSIDERATION OF PHASE 2 OF THE MEADOWS OF MONROE.
   3. CONSIDERATION OF TAKING BIDS FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS MADSEN FIELD.
   4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TK CONCRETE AND THE CITY OF MONROE FOR THE WEST LINCOLN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
7. OPEN FORUM
8. ADJOURNMENT

ADA – IF THERE IS ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND THE MEETING THAT MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IN BEING ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE ADVISE CITY HALL OF YOUR NEEDS WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE MEETING.

NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL’S INTENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT AND

RIGHT TO FILE PETITION FOR SPECIAL ELECTION

YOU ARE HEREBY notified by the City Council of the City of Monroe, Iowa, that Council Member Sarah Mc Cray has resigned her seat effective May 1, 2018.  The Monroe City Council intends to fill this vacancy by appointment on Monday, June 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Chambers.  All persons interested in being appointed to this vacancy are requested to submit a letter of interest to the Monroe City Clerk at 206 W. Sherman, PO Box 370, Monroe, Iowa 50170 by noon on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Notice is further given that this appointment shall be for the period until the next election.  The electors of the City of Monroe have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election.  A valid petition requesting a special election to fill the vacancy must be filed with the Monroe City Clerk within fourteen days after publication of this notice or within fourteen days after the appointment is made, whichever is later.

Questions, please contact Kim Thomas at 641-259-3490.

The public is reminded that all flowers and other items on the ground must be removed from the cemetery.  Flowers in vases or on the stones are always welcome and are not removed by the City.  No permanent plantings are permitted.  If you plant annual flowers, they may be mowed off or you can keep the grass trimmed at least 6” away from the stone.  Please do not leave glass vases or jars at the grave sites.    Questions should be referred to City Hall at 259-2319.  Thank you for your cooperation.