(KMZA)--The Seneca City Council, when they met last week, heard the annual report from the Seneca Area Chamber and Downtown Impact.

Director Kylie Bergstrom presented the report.

She said that the organization gained seven new members in 2023.

Bergstrom said the Chamber has $69,000 in loans that are currently loaned to businesses in Seneca, with $40,000 available that can still be loaned out to assist businesses with their growth and expansion plans.

During 2023, Bergstrom said more than $52,000 in Seneca Area Chamber gift certificates were redeemed.

In other business, City Administrator Steve Brooks informed the Council that the city had little chance of receiving a cost share grant for the rehabilitation of Roanoke Street because prior attempts were turned down. However, he said that he would try again. The city is attempting to widen Roanoke Street from 3rd to 11th street. The project would not include the sidewalks and is estimated to cost $3.1 million dollars.

Brooks also reported that a technical assistance grant is available for the overhaul of the city's electrical system. However, he didn't state whether he would submit an application for the grant. He did say that with or without the grant, the residents of Seneca would experience rate increases.