(KLZA)-- The City Council in Pawnee City is back at full strength.

Monday night, Mayor Charlie Hatfields appointment of Rick Helms was unanimously approved.

Five people submitted applications for the open position, one dropped out leaving four. Mayor Hatfield said in making the appointment that he felt Helms background with roads would be an asset to the City with the street issues. Helms works for Constructors Incorporated.  

The opening occurred when Hatfield became Mayor following the resignation of Deb Klein for health reasons.