RANIER — The Ranier City Council will ask residents to make their addresses more visible.
The council Monday approved a modified letter that will be sent to all residents regarding its 911 plan, with a request that they make their home addresses more visible to emergency service vehicles. The letter is an attempt to get citizens to comply with an acceptable emergency services standard to avoid further notification.
Mayor Ed Oerichbauer recommended the letter, which asks Ranier residents to acquire their own address numbers and place them on the primary structure of the property facing the main road. The numbers should be at least three inches tall and have a contrasting or reflective background. The letter discourages the use of self-adhesive number appliqués.
For homes that are not visible from the main road, the letter requested residents use a structure or permanent monument that is at least three feet tall and within 50 feet of the main road. It should also be within 10 feet of the main driveway if one exists.
Ranier Trustees Dan Klocek and Brenda Bauer voted to approve the letter.
The council appointed Cheryl Mickow to represent the city on the area Convention and Visitor Bureau Board. Mickow, who is also the manager of Woody’s Pub, replaced outgoing Mary Ann Kasich.
Oerichbauer said Kasich and the CVB Board recommended Mickow, and the Buildings, Streets and Grounds Committee agreed with the recommendation.
The city approved a grounds committee request to purchase six yards of crushed rock. According to Kim Nuthak, city clerk, the rock is usually requested when supplies are low in the spring. It is used for filling potholes by city maintenance.
In other news, the council approved the Municipal Liquor Store operating statement. The March operating statement showed net sales of $28,993. There was a net profit of 2.71 percent or $785. The year to date net profit is $1,822. The net profit for this time last year was 11.28 percent or $3,588.
Gretchen Cole, store manager, was congratulated for hard work in organizing a centennial event at the liquor store the previous Sunday. At least 75 people attended the event where storytelling, music and prizes were all part of the celebration.
Another event to celebrate the centennial of the first passenger train to come through Ranier 100 years ago will be held next Monday.
The council approved $210 for Rural Water Association dues. Oerichbauer said the organization is helpful as a resource for city planning and with questions concerning water issues.