In late session Monday eve, Lincoln Mayor Glen Nelson noted that the city's present business district extends only along Highway 65, then suggested the city may wish to include Main Street (or Highway C downtown) to it's business district, and that it might spur business in that direction. Aldermen agreed and voted to do so. Mayor Nelson informed the group there may be associated legal costs.
The meeting opened at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 12, with Aldermen Janice Swearngin, Jack Lietzke, Bsarbara Hammond, Phil Fisher present. Mayor Nelson presided, City Clerk Sabrina Brown recorded.
First business conducted by the group was to approve the eve's agenda, it's January 15 minutes, and authorize payment of bills presented.
Benton County Economic Development Director Jo Ann Lane followed with news concerning Crystal Smothers' DermaBeauty Spa, a hub of diverse talents including skincare, jewelry sales and other features. Lane added that DermaBeauty Expansion is now open, with all products and services, and will hold a ribbon cutting in March with a kitchen coming soon. She concluded that a "Credit as an Asset Workshop" will be locally available on April 24. The course will include participant workbooks, $25 gas card, snack/drinks, lunch and dinner, and credit pulls. Lastly, she announced there could soon be in the city a Benton County food truck serving fresh meat from Henderson Ranch.
Under old business, the group discussed several trees that had died of draught last year, following planting. They will be replaced as soon as possible.
Following were reports from city officers.
Police Chief Jason Wenberg said his department made 52 calls, 21 traffic stops and issued 5 summons in January. He also said that his deptartment has received new body cameras.
Public Works Director Josh Cole reported his crews took the snowflakes down, spread gravel and was cleaning culverts in January.
Clerk Brown said the city's software upgrade was going pretty smooth.
In new business, the group opened three water tower maintenance bids, and awarded a $69,400 contract to a Joplin tank company. They also discussed a possible food truck ordinance but will further consider the matter at the group's next meeting.
The session closed about 7:05 PM. These meetings are usually held on 2nd Monday eves; the public is welcome.
