All signs point toward another productive year for the city as 2009 winds down later this month.
One thing that isn't sitting too well with some commissioners is that waivers for the dike have not yet been obtained.
“Otherwise, it was an excellent year for us,” says Commissioner Dick Johnson.
“The local economy is good, sales tax is at an all-time high and continues going up, unemployment is low.”
The city has also been able to maintain its economy while reducing mills. And Johnson says that will be reflected in upcoming tax bills that will come out later this month.
There have been huge improvements made in the street department.
The line to the city's new water supply was hooked up this year, providing the city with good quality water through lines that are not under the lake.
A water treatment plant is being built and embankments are going up to aid in the flooding situation on the big lake.
Another sign that things look good is the fact building permits are up in the city, according to that office.
Mayor Fred Bott was unavailable for comment on Thursday.
It has been under his tenure that the city has made great strides in recent years.
