A new pedestrian-activated traffic signal was installed on Avenue of the Fountains west of La Montana last week in anticipation of increased foot traffic from The Havenly development by Keystone Homes.
The crosswalk was installed with street improvements made by the developer when construction began early this year. The town staff had begun discussing the protected pedestrian crossing in the area near the Westby intersection a couple of years ago, according to Public Works Director Justin Weldy. He said the objective to install the system farther west on The Avenue proved impractical due to the line-of-sight issues created by the curve.
City Council votes against measure to raise debt threshold, secure more funding to improve Marshalltown roads
Public Works Director Justin Nickel says the cost to maintain roads in the city costs $3 million every year. Author: Eva Andersen, Hollie Schlesselman Published: 11:06 PM CDT July 26, 2021 Updated: 11:06 PM CDT July 26, 2021
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa Monday night, the Marshalltown City Council voted against a measure that could have generated more funding for road improvements in the city.
Some council members were in support of borrowing more money from the state to be put towards the much-needed infrastructure improvements, but not everyone could come to an agreement.
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  Belmondâs Luick Memorial Swimming Pool will open a week later than usual this year. Opening day is planned for Friday, June 4.
ââCity Manager Darrel Steven Carlyle told the city council Monday night, âBecause of new rules during Covid-19, all our lifeguards have to be recertified. We are having to bring someone here in early June to take care of that this year.â
ââThe council approved the hiring of 13 returning lifeguards, seven new lifeguards, and five front desk workers. Pay will range from $7.00 to $8.70 per hour depending upon years of experience, training, and leadership responsibilities.
ââWhen the pool does open, the water should be nice and warm. A different heater is currently being installed. âThis heater is a lot bigger than the old one,â said Public Works Director Justin Fournier. âIt will require a new, larger gas line and meter. We will be working much of this week on getting the pool ready to open.
The Town Council has approved a cooperative purchase agreement with Southwest Slurry Seal for upcoming planned street pavement maintenance.
The contract amount is for $400,000, with some of that to be used during the current fiscal year, according to Public Works Director Justin Weldy.
â$250,000 to $350,000 will be available to use in June,â Weldy said.
Slurry seal is a surface treatment designed to extend the life of asphalt pavement in good condition and is considered a cost effective treatment when applied at the right time. It provides skid resistance, prevents moisture intrusion and protects the pavement structure from further oxidation and reveling, according to Weldy.