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City Commission hears library update

By Greg Bebermeyer

11/14/2024

(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission heard an update from Morrill Public Library Director Erin Verbick when they meet Tuesday evening.

She said they've had a great turnout at fall events so far, and had a good attendance for their summer programs.

After its modernization, the library elevator is up and running.

Verbick said the Friends of the Library book sale went exceptionally well, with more than $1,800 raised.

She said they have been awarded two grants from the Northeast Kansas Library System. A $15,000 grant will be used for an outdoor revitalization project. As part of the project, Hiawatha Elementary School art teacher Kate Miller will do a mural of the south wall of library, landscaping will be added around the perimeter of the building and a metal awning installed over the south door. The library was also awarded a $5,000 grant for an adult services project.

In other business, the Commission voted 3-1 to donate $5,000 to the Brown County Humane Society to help with the spaying and neutering of pets. Commissioner Brian Shefferd cast the dissenting vote. Commissioner Toni Hull was absent.

Also at the meeting, the Commission agreed to have City Administrator Brad Scott solicit bids for a used pickup for the Parks and Recreation Department. The city had previously received bids for a new truck and wanted to see what a used truck would cost before making a decision..

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