The most notable development from the meeting was the approval of resolutions to distribute source impact funds to the Pierz Police Department and the Fire Department. The police department plans to apply these funds towards acquiring a new patrol unit, while the fire department aims to use the funds to purchase self-contained breathing apparatuses. These resolutions, identified as 2025-0623-1 for the police and 2025-0623-2 for the fire department, were unanimously approved by the council.

Alongside these resolutions, the council received updates from the police department regarding the procurement of $2,000 in unmatched boost funds. These funds are earmarked for new office furniture, which was described as a professional improvement for the department. Additionally, the community can look forward to the return of the safety fair, scheduled for August 4th, which will be held at the back parking lot of the local school. The event will involve various community organizations and feature a K9 demonstration.

Planning for the 2025 lead service replacement project along Main Street was another focal point of the meeting. The project, awarded to contractor H&M Underground, aims to replace lead services from curb stops to meters inside residences. Concerns were raised about the project timeline and its potential disruption to significant city events like Stroll October Fest and the Wings event, both of which attract large crowds. The contractor assured the council that they would work to accommodate these events by potentially pausing work or adjusting schedules during key days to minimize impact.

In preparation for the project, detour plans were presented, detailing how highway detours would direct traffic west and local traffic would be rerouted block by block. The contractor estimated the completion timeline for the service replacements at approximately four weeks, with restoration to follow. The importance of maintaining business access and foot traffic during construction was emphasized, along with a collaborative approach to scheduling and public communication.

To effectively inform residents about the project, there was a discussion about the best communication strategy. It was suggested that a newsletter containing schedule updates be distributed via the city’s Facebook page, website, and City Hall, rather than through mail, which might not reach a broad audience. The council stressed the need for public outreach efforts to keep residents informed about the project’s impacts.

The meeting also touched upon emergency protocols, with a proposal to revisit and coordinate procedures established a few years prior. A suggestion was made to convene a meeting with key stakeholders to ensure community awareness and involvement in emergency preparedness.

Further discussions included staffing needs at the clubhouse, following a resignation. A motion was passed to post a job opening for a 40-hour per week clubhouse staff position. Additionally, there were reminders for residents to maintain their lawns, particularly on empty lots, to preserve neighborhood aesthetics.

Concerns about the regulation of golf carts were raised, with inquiries into the status of a policy requiring registration. It was noted that the matter was still with the city attorney for finalization, with frustrations expressed over ongoing safety issues related to unregulated golf carts.