By Cody Gochnour

October 15, 2007 | MENDON -- The City Council voted to increase hourly rent for special events in the Mendon Station, in which the body holds its meetings.

"If we keep it at the same [price], we aren't going to be able to maintain the building long-term," said Councilman Jon Hardman. Utilities and cleaning on the building have cost the city more than rent has brought in over the past year.

The price increase was made effective immediately, but those who have already made arrangements for the building will still pay the old rate.

The council heard from Animal Control Officer John Hester, who explained that drought conditions are responsible for the many dear roaming though Mendon.

"My biggest concern is that I see a lot of them cross the highway," said Mayor Mike Morgan. He did say, however, that he didn't mind nearly as much having them in his yard.

The general plan was not discussed in detail except for a section regarding the grade on which a person can build. Morgan voiced his opinion that homes should not be built on grades steeper than 15 percent, which would eliminate building on much of the hill area to the west of town. He asked council members to review copies of the plan at home rather than spend more time going over individual points in the council meeting.

Also, Public Works Director Kirk Taylor discussed maintenance and improvements being mad to city grounds, and Mayor Morgan announced that a new truck had been donated to the fire department by Thiokol.

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