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DeMasi Sworn In As
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| The Downtown Ironwood Development Authority gained a new member this week as Louise Demassi was sworn in as its newest member. At the same meeting three other members submitted their resignations in absentia, Don Hitt, Rachael Hubbard Librarian Elaine Erickson. Absenteeism has been a serious problem at DIDA which has not had a quorum for quite some time.. Globe editor Joe Karius and Bruce Noren. were also absent. |
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| There was a full, ambitious agenda for the meeting. A lot of
time was spent on the discussion of signage for Ironwood.
Three wayfarer signs were approved. One more to be placed
near Walmart will be discussed again and acted upon in the
future.. The fifth and final sign is to be placed in the
Pocket Park. A final decision on that sign is in abeyance
awaiting input from the Range Master Gardeners who care and
maintain the Pocket Park. |
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Everyone present thought that signs should be purchased
indicating the whereabouts of downtown Public Restrooms.
Everyone except City Manager Scott Erickson who suggested
that maps could be printed showing the whereabouts of the
Public Restroom. Public Rest rooms are available downtown at
the following locations: The Public Safety Building, The
Depot, The Bus Station, The Memorial Building and the Public
Library. The Library located on Aurora has a public restroom
on the first floor which was once open to the public. It has
recently made off limits to the public (including taxpayers)
and is now used exclusively the library staff and the not so
friendly "Friends of the Library." A great deal of time was used to discuss the flower baskets that adorn the downtown area during the summer months. There were guests at the meeting who objected to the spending of tax revenues on the "Downtown Beautification Project". It was learned that the money actually spent on the baskets comes from donations by downtown merchants. However, it was also learned that, the funds for maintaining and watering the baskets is derived from taxes. DIDA has enough money in their "Basket Fund" to buy this year's flowers. They will approved a motion to solicit donations again this year hoping to raise enough money for care and watering of the baskets. |
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