Jasper Board of Public Works and Safety Prepares for a Busy Summer Season

The Alzheimer’s Association received approval from the board for two upcoming events, beginning with a Jasper Kick-off celebration at the Train Depot on Tuesday, July 9 th from 3-6 pm. The second event approved was the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, October 6 th at 1:30 pm at the Jasper Riverwalk Dave Buehler Plaza. 

In anticipation of the increased pedestrian traffic for the Heartland Half Marathon, the board approved DC Multisport’s request to place portable toilets and hand washing stations at the City Hall parking lot in late September for duration of the event. 

Police Chief Nathan Schmitt presented his report to the board and was authorized to make a conditional offer of employment for a new full-time telecommunicator. Chief Schmitt explained that a 2020 Ford that was previously donated for use by school resource officers was needing some repair, and a donor has expressed the desire to pledge funds toward a new vehicle. The board approved the trade-in of the previous vehicle to be used toward the purchase of a new 2024 Ford Bronco. 

Street Commissioner Jeff Theising received the board’s permission to close Highland Street north of the St. James Street intersection within the next two weeks for a storm sewer replacement. He also indicated that multiple paving projects are underway throughout the city, and that the forecasted sunny weather should contribute to successful completion. The board also approved a street closure request by Joe Rohleder at 1437 St. James Street in the near future to remove some trees from his property.