(KLZA)-- The Pawnee City Coiuncil will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget and property tax levy when they meet September 14.

CPA Julie Bauman presented the budget information to the council during their Monday night meeting. 

The Council did vote to approve the additional 1% allowable growth rate in the budget during the meeting.

In other action, Council members received an update on the proposed water tower painting project.  McGuire Iron of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the only company to respond to a request for proposals for rust repairs,  cleaning and painting the water tower.  

The project would require the tower to be drained,  and would have to remain empty for six days.  

Mitchell Turnbull, owner of the Blazin' Bull in Pawnee City addressed the Council concerning street parking,  support for existing businesses and spending taxpayer money on equipment.

Turnbull was asked to return to a future meeting of the Council with ideas on how the city could help businesses.