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What's Happening?
Welcome to the City of Morrison What's Happening? page.
We offer this page as a community communication effort to inform our
residents and visitors to Morrison about What's Happening in our
community. We hope you enjoy your visit to our website.
Please make a selection below to view What's Happening?
Renovations to Downtown Business
TO: NEWS MEDIA
FROM: CA JIM WISE
RE: 201 West Main Street, Morrison, IL
DATE: August 1, 2011
Morrison City Administrator, Jim Wise announced today that on August 2,
local business owners Robert and Debby Vaughn will begin working on a
planned project that involves 201 and 203 West Main Street.
The buildings, once home to Brands Appliance store, will be converted
into a mixed use development. The first floor will be used for retail
business and the second floor will be turned into living space. “We
welcome the opportunity to rehabilitate existing buildings with new uses
that will help keep our downtown an economic generator for the city of
Morrison,” stated Jim Wise, City Administrator.
“Over the next several weeks you will see scaffolding and hear the
sounds of construction work all of which will help paint a picture of a
healthy downtown.” Jim Wise also said.
“The Vaughns intends to incorporate several “green” initiatives into
the rehabbed buildings that will conserve energy, water and protect our
environment. The efforts of individuals like Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn are
welcomed and greatly appreciated as we move forward with the efforts to
create a City that will become a destination for visitors.
Citizens will notice that temporary walk ways will be put in place,
fully compliant to facilitate pedestrian traffic around the new
construction.
For more information please contact City Administrator Jim Wise,
815-772-8247.
Helpful Mosquito Prevention and Control Tips
on Your Property
It's that time of year when those pesky little mosquitoes begin
bothering all of us. Below are just a few tips that can help prevent and
control the mosquito population on your property.
• Dispose of any refuse that can hold water.
• Drill holes in the bottoms of recycling containers and check uncovered
junk piles.
• Clean clogged roof gutters every year, check storm drains, leaky
outdoor faucets, and window wells.
• Empty accumulated water from wheelbarrows, boats, cargo trailers, pet
dishes, toys, and ceramic pots. If possible, when not in use, turn these
items over or place these items in a storage shed or garage.
• Do not allow water to stagnate in birdbaths, ornamental pools, water
gardens, and swimming pools.
• The bottom line - eliminate standing water where possible.
Now that you've followed these tips, here's how you can reduce the risk
of being bitten by a mosquito:
• Make sure all window and door screens are 'bug tight'.
• Use the proper type of light outside: incandescent lights attract
mosquitoes. Fluorescent lights neither attract nor repel mosquitoes.
• Stay indoors at dawn, dusk, and in the early evening when mosquitoes
are most active. If you must go outdoors, wear a long-sleeved shirt and
long pants.
• Insect repellants, when applied (sparingly) to exposed skin, deter
mosquitoes from biting.
Proposed Historic District Map
News Release: The Land Ordinance Review Group invites community
member comment prior to making recommendations to the City Council
regarding the proposed revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance
Map
The Land Ordinance Review Group is asking for your
assistance in making recommendations to the City Council concerning
changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance Map. In late May, the
Land Ordinance Review Group made recommendations to the City regarding
the Historic District Map and scope of the Historic Ordinance. Their
recommendations were to reduce in size the historic district and limit
its jurisdiction to just the downtown business district and a
residential district (please refer to map) and that the remaining
Lincoln Highway homes be removed from the historic district ordinance
oversight and placed in a scenic byway corridor governed by our current
local zoning rules.
Please refer to the PDF map by clicking here:
Historic Preservation Business District (orange) is still under the City
administration and regulated by the Historic Preservation Ordinance
and zoning regulations.
Historic Preservation Residential (Hill) District
(green) is still under the City
administration and regulated by the Historic Preservation Ordinance
and zoning regulations. Note: If you have a home that fits the
criteria of an historic home, you may apply to have your home added
to this district. This is your option.
Lincoln Highway Scenic Bypass Corridor (blue) is under the City administration
and regulated by the zoning regulations only.
Please review the map and if you have any comments or
questions, please refer them to our Community and Economic Development
Director, Robert Wood at (815-772-2015 or 815-499-8273), by September
13, 2010. Once we have the community’s input we will ask that the map
changes be placed on the City Council Meeting agenda for Council
consideration and possible adoption (vote).
To facilitate the public providing input we have
scheduled two public meetings:
*Monday, August 30, at 5:00 pm in the Community
Room at the Odell Public Library
*Monday, September 13, at 6:30 pm in the Community
Room at the Odell Public Library
Copies of the map and district information may be
obtained from City Hall, 200 West Main Street, Monday – Friday between
the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
The Land Ordinance Review Group appreciates your
participation in bringing the final proposals to the City Council.
Sincerely,
Land Ordinance Review Group
Emerald Ash Borer Information
EAB Trap Map
Firewood may contain insect pests or plant diseases! Help stop
the spread of these destructive pests.
- Buy Firewood Locally!
- Burn
Firewood Locally!
You can help save our environment by not moving firewood. Keep
firewood local; keep it in your immediate area or county.
It is violation of Federal and State Law to move firewood across the
state line! If you are camping, burn all of your firewood before you
leave the camp site.
For more information, visit
www.emeraldashborer.info.
Burning Restrictions
The City of Morrison prohibits the burning of any other material
other than yardwaste. Yardwaste may be burned on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to sunset. Items may not be
burned in any enclosed container. Burning must be attended by a
competent person at all times and materials may not be burned closer
than 6 feet to any public right-of-way.
Yardwaste Burning
Yardwaste may be burned on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9
a.m. to sunset. Items may not be burned in any enclosed container
and must be burned on the property in which it was generated.
Burning must be attended by a competent person at all times and may not
be burned closer than 6 feet from any street, sidewalk or alley.
The City of Morrison prohibits the burning of any other material other
than yardwaste.
Railroad Crossing Complaints
City Officials have been unsuccessful at persuading the Union Pacific
Railroad to repair the railroad crossings in town. Citizens are
encouraged to file a complaint with the Illinois Commerce
Commission.
Veterans Park & Memorial
Update
A new web page has been completed for the Veterans Park & Memorial.
Please click here to be taken to the
NEW update page.
Water Meter Change-Out
Program
Recently, the City of Morrison Water Department began a water meter
change out program.
Click here to learn more about this program.
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