Council Adopts Housing Committee Recommendations
The city council heard the housing committee's recommendations for the south housing development in regular session on Monday evening. The council moved to adopt the recommendations and to move forward with the subdivision design layout of 24 lots. Seven of the lots that were originally slated for single-family homes will now be zoned for multi-family dwellings. Determination of lot prices will be made once MMS Consulting of Iowa City returns to the council with final estimates on infrastructure build out. There are several additional steps needed before lots are available to market, however the city is hopeful that work can begin by this fall. The council requested MCD to organize a housing review board that will oversee individual building plans and adherence to subdivision covenants. The council will continue to have final authority on approval of home building permits. The five recommendations of the housing committee are as follows:
- The city must continue enforce and elevate the rate of Montezuma property maintenance ordinances.
- The city’s adoption of a land-use and zoning policy will be necessary for the housing committee to participate in a more comprehensive housing plan for the future.
- The city should move forward in completing the south housing development with the current plan of 24 lots, with lots 18-24 zoned for multi-family housing.
- Lots for the south housing development should be kept affordable, approximately 10% of the cost of new construction.
- The city should adopt the subdivision covenants recommended by the housing committee.
Downtown Historic District NOW Listed!
The National Park Service and Montezuma's Certified Local Government is pleased to announce that the Montezuma Downtown Historic District has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes the areas around the courthouse square, including 3rd & 4th Streets and Liberty & Main. Hurray!
I Love A Parade - Saturday, June 30
Businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in the annual July 4th parade being held on Saturday, June 30th. Entrants are encouraged to build their entry around this year's theme, "Stars and Stripes Forever". Parade line-up begins at 9:00 a.m. at the south school parking lot. Pre-registration is not required, but is helpful. Registration forms are available at Vannoy's, Ron's, Ladybug, The Record and the city office. This year's parade will be led by Dale and Pat Watts and announced by 89.7 FM KRNF. The kid's pet, bike & doll parade will line-up at 9:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian church and begin at 9:30 a.m. on Main Street.
Tuesday Farmers Market Begins in July
Vendors for Montezuma's Farmers Market are now being accepted for the 12-week market season which will begin Tuesday, July 10th. The market will be held each Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. at the Poweshiek County Historical Society & Museum. Vendor fees are $15 for single market participants, or $30 for the entire season. Vendors are responsible for their own set-up, including tables and tents as needed. Electricity is not provided. Fees will benefit the Poweshiek County Museum project. Interested vendors should contact market coordinator Mitch Gill at A Royal Treatment, 641-623-4472. Event promotion is being handled by the MCD office.
All Vets Memorial Phase II
Montezuma American Legion Post 169 has announced the second phase of the All Vets Memorial on the Poweshiek County Courthouse lawn. Orders for personalized bricks to complete the fourth recognition panel at the memorial are now being accepted. The All Vets Memorial was dedicated in 2007 and honors all veterans who have served or are serving in defense of the nation in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Personalized bricks can be purchased with two lines of text for $60, and three lines of text for $70. Completed order forms are needed before September 3, 2012, and are available at many local businesses and the Poweshiek County Courthouse.
Weekend Entertainment Guide
Friday, June 22nd
Children's Storytime @ the Montezuma Public Library, 10:30 a.m.
Margarita Night @ Star Lanes, Great Bowling Specials, 4 p.m.
Montezuma Baseball vs. Iowa Valley @ Home 6 p.m.
Barnes City Community Betterment Dance @ 9 p.m. (Quonset)
Saturday, June 23rd
30th Annual SIG C-L Contest @ SIG Field
Braves Open @ Montezuma Country Club
Glow Bowl @ Star Lanes, 7 p.m.
Karaoke @ Lake Ponderosa Bar & Grill
The Runkles Live @ Monte Tap 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 24th
30th Annual SIG C-L Contest @ SIG Field
Community Announcements
The deadline to pre-register for the June 30th 5/10K Firecracker Walk/Run to benefit the Safe Playground project for the school is this Wednesday. Visit the community website for more information and all July 4th festival events http://www.montezumaiowa.org/.
Thank you Dennis and Nancy Dorsheimer for 41 years of ministry and service to the Montezuma community. An open house to honor the Dorsheimers will be held at the Jackson Church of Christ on Sunday, June 24th at 4 p.m.
Cookbooks to benefit the American Cancer Society are available for $12 at Three Sisters and Brownells.
Quote of the Week
"Fear is part of everything you do...You have to take great risks to get big rewards."
- Greg Louganis
