Dugout painting at Taylor Field approved
Painting the dugouts at Taylor Field was discussed by the Iola Village Board at its June 14 meeting.
Coach Brian Korb asked for the board's approval to paint the dugouts gray with orange and black stripes. He also requested permission to include the T-Bird logo.
"It's a public park and not a school park," stated Parks Committee Chairwoman Betty Finch. "There's other teams that use the ballpark."
"We're simply trying to give the kids a place to call home," Korb explained. "There's a lot of excitement over baseball in Iola."
The board approved painting the dugouts as requested, but decided the T-Bird logo should be painted on a removable board.
Lyle Mork requested that the village donate $600 to help the Iola Historical Society purchase a plaque for the 1999 Father's Day fire. Total cost for the historical marker is about $1,600.
"We've always tried to work closely with the historical society," stated village President Joel Edler as the board approved the donation.
The historical marker will be presented prior to the July 22 Thursday Night on Main event in downtown.
In other business, the board discussed amending the code of ordinances to limit the number of residents allowed in living quarters. The village attorney recommended allowing 70 square feet per person. A public hearing will be scheduled before the ordinance can be changed.
The board also discussed abandoning the alleyway between Oak and Grove streets. Attorney Bruce Meagher noted that the alley only exists in the bottom half of the block. If the alleyway is abandoned, the property will be turned over to the adjoining property owners.
The board agreed to support Sandy-Valley Farms' request to pledge acreage to agriculture use. The request was submitted by the Waupaca County Land and Conservation Department because the land is located only a few miles from the village limit.
ILA report
Administrator Greg Loeser reported that Iola Living Assistance Inc., recently paid off its Butternut Ridge loan two years earlier than expected. Village trustees asked how this affected the corporation.
"Basically it gives us an additional $50,000 cash yearly," Loeser replied. "It means we no longer need to be secured by the village."
He noted there is a $291,744 bond payment due July 1. "There's just about all of it sitting in the escrow fund," he stated.
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