(KLZA)-- The Pawnee City Council approved a lease agreement for a new John Deere 2038 tractor when they met Monday evening.  

The vote was 2-1 to approved the agreement with Council member John Dahlgren casting a nay vote. The tractor comes with a snow blower attachment.

The Council also approved  trading in the current Bobcat Skidsteer for a new model. Under the lease agreement the cost to the city for a year will be $4,300.  

Also on a 2-1 vote the Council approved a new U.V. System for the sewer plant, utilize Sewer Funds form Fiscal Year 2018-19 to make the purchase with a price tag in excess of $50-thousand. 

During an appointment with Sheriff Jayme Reed it was pointed out that drivers in downtown Pawnee City need to be cautious in the 6th and G Street intersection due to the ongoing renovation of the Cornerstone Community Building.