Argos Zoning Book to be Updated, Spots Remain Open on Plan Commission

With the assistance of Marshall County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt, Argos officials on the Plan Commission and BZA are currently in the process of assessing and updating the Town’s zoning book.

Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that the zoning book was last updated in 2015 and officials are currently working to find areas that need improvement in order to bring their zoning codes into compliance. Continue reading

Marshall County Historical Society Driving Tours to Highlight Notable Argos Stonemason

Photo Courtesy of Wythougan Valley Preservation Society

A reminder about an upcoming architecture tour was provided at last week’s Argos town council meeting.

Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney stated that the council members issued a reminder that the Marshall County Historical Society will be hosting the “Meet the Foker’s” Stonework Driving Tours on Sunday, July 29th. Mullaney added that the tours will be conducted in open-air trams borrowed from the Blueberry Festival.

In a previous interview, Historical Society Assistant Director Sue Irwin shared that the tour will focus on buildings that were designed by Argos Resident William Lake Foker, an accomplished stonemason of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Continue reading

Argos Town Attorney Shares Progress Report with Council Members

A couple of different projects in the Town of Argos are free to commence now that some preliminary matters have been handled. Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney said that at last Wednesday’s meeting, Town Attorney Derek Jones informed council members about some paperwork that had been finalized.

She explained, “He got the easements signed for Westview Court and Woodland Trail and the Colonial Estates deed has now been recorded and put into the Redevelopment Commission’s name.” Continue reading

Argos Town Superintendent Discusses Sewer Extension Project on Woodland Trail

Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom came before Argos Town Council members on Thursday to discuss a sewer extension project on Woodland Trail.

Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney explained that the project has been on the docket for a few years but since residents weren’t reporting any issues, they allowed them to remain hooked up to their own sewer line. Continue reading

Argos Town Council Finalizes Decision to Switch to Bi-Weekly Recycling Pick-Up

An addendum to the agreement that the Town of Argos has with Republic Services was signed when town council members met last week.

At their final meeting in June, members decided to proceed with their trash provider’s recommendation to switch to every other week recycling pick-up. When members met on Thursday, they finalized the decision by signing the addendum, according to Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney. Continue reading

Public Hearing Over Future Drainage Project at Westview Court in Argos Deemed a Success

A public hearing over a proposed drainage improvement project in Westview Court was held by the Argos Town Council last Wednesday.

Town Superintendent Jamie Lindstrom and a representative from Weasler Engineering provided residents with a tentative timeline and showed them some changes that will be made to help improve drainage in the area to address consistent issues with flooding. Continue reading

Argos Town Council Informed Of Existing Zoning Rule That Downtown Building Owners are Currently Violating

Marshall County Building Administrator Chuck Dewitt recently informed Argos Town Council members of an existing zoning rule that isn’t being followed by some downtown building owners. Earlier this year, the Town of Argos entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Dewitt who has been assisting with various zoning and planning matters ever since. Continue reading

Argos Town Council Enters into Agreement with Red Door Marketing

Argos officials entered into an agreement this week that will help them make the public more aware of the Town’s existing amenities and recent developments.

With the recent completion of the Manufacturing Center and the possibility of new housing being developed on 12 empty lots by the end of 2019, officials are looking to get the word out about the growing possibilities.

You can know because this is who I told , Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Mullaney shared that Town Council members approved an agreement with Kerri Langdon Martin, the owner of Red Door Marketing, during their meeting Wednesday night. Continue reading