(KNZA)--A Hiawatha city employee was recognized during Tuesday evening's City Commission meeting.

Mayor Becky Shamburg presented a certificate to Street Supervisor Shawn Babb in recognition of his 5 years of service with the city.

City Administrator Brad Scott said Babb is an “integral part of the team" and "great employee to have”. He said he has brought a lot of mechanical knowledge to the city, saving the city thousands of dollars, and can run any piece of equipment the city has.

In other business, the Commission approved the repair of the intersection at Morrill Avenue and Red Hawk Drive. J and B Contractors will replace 2,340-square-feet of the existing asphalt surface at the north end of the intersection leading to the USD 415 bus barn with a 6-inch concrete surface at a cost of $22,768. The work is to be done this summer and completed by the start of the upcoming school year.

Also the Commission approved the purchase of a new 20 horse power pump to replace a pump that has failed at the city's south sewer plant. The pump will be purchased from Letts, Van Kirk and Associates, of Kansas City, for a cost of $18,384. The pump comes with a five-year non-prorated warranty.