(KLZA)-- The Pawnee City Council has reached an agreement with Gyhra Construction to continue with snow removal and use of a motor grader and operator to grade roads as needed.

The  Council decided this would be a better option that purchasing a small graded for the City.  Gyhra will provide the grader and and operator and charge an hourly rate. 

The Council approved a wage increase for Interim Foreman Spencer Cumley to $17 and hour while Foreman Clint Johnson is out on medical leave. Council member John Dahlgren is serving as the Interim Zoning Administrator. 

In other business the Council approved the sale of a John  Deere 750 tractor the City owns.  Jim Woolsoncroft who owns property in Pawnee County submitted the lone bid of $1,581.  

Council members also gave favorable comment to a new Class “C” liquor license for Shirley's Place.