(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission decided Monday evening to make no change to the mill levy cap for the library. 

The item was placed on the agenda to gauge whether there was any desire to lower the current cap set by the Commission. 

On hand for the discussion were Morrill Public Library Director Erin Verbick and members of the Library board.  

The library sets its own budget, and the current mill levy cap is 7.5 mills.  

Verbick told Commissioners that can't lower the levy too much or they won't qualify for state aid or grant funding. 

The library budget for 2026 contains a 6.73 mill levy. 

The last time the levy was at at the cap was in 2013.  

Following discussion, the Commission directed City Administrator Brad Scott to proceed with drafting an ordinance for consideration that would prohibit residents from blowing their grass clippings and leaves into city streets.

The Commission also directed Scott to proceed with drafting another ordinance for consideration that would restrict continuous on-street parking to 14 days.