(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission heard several requests when they meet Monday evening.

Sarah Kleopfer and Kate Miller with the Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau meet with the commission. Kleopfer outlined a street closure request for the Maple Leaf Festival on September 23, which will include an expansion the car show down to the alley between 7th and 8th Streets on Oregon. The Commission approved the request, with the Chamber to coordinate with the Police Department.

Miller gave an update on the Hometown Pride Maple Leaf project. She said they currently have one of the fiberglass leaf statues at the Chamber Office and would like to place up to 50 around town, including on city property. Mayor Becky Shamburg said she thinks its a fantastic idea, but requested that the Chamber come back with written guidelines for approval of placement of the statues.

The Chamber also presented a $2,500 check to the city to go toward the fireworks display.

Terry Ferris, who purchased a house located at 110 Cheyenne, appeared before the commission next to request forgiveness of about $1,300 in mowing fees from before he bought the property. Ferris said he was under the understanding from the county that he would be able to makes payments over time on the back taxes and fees, but has now been told they must be paid in full by July 15, and is hoping to reduce the amount if possible. Mayor Shamburg told Ferris to contact the County Attorney's Office first and come back at the next meeting.

Rick Prochaska, who lives at 215 Kickapoo Street, then appeared before the commission to request that something be done about a rain water drainage issue at the corner of 3rd and Kickapoo Streets. Prochaska said during heavy rains the area becomes a river, causing damage to his property. Mayor Shamburg said Public Works Director Brad Scott has already identified the issue as a top project and would reach out to him.