(KNZA)--The city of Horton will hire a temporary activities coordinator.
The City Commission gave their approval during a special meeting Monday evening on a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Ken Krug casting the lone no vote.
Commissioner Lonnie Boller, who has pushing for the creation of the new position, presented Commissioners with a rough draft of a job description.
The Commission agreed the position should be part-time, with the individual hired working from June 1st through December 1st at a monthly salary not to exceed $1,400.
The individual will organize and coordinate activities and events in Horton.
Both Commissioner Boller and Mayor Tim Lentz said they feel the position will be good for the city. Lentz said it should bring more people into town and create additional sales tax revenue. He says he sees the individual not only organizing and coordinating recreational activities, but events like October Fest and Night of Lights.
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