With only five of the six seats on the Superior City Council currently occupied and one of the councilman, James Flores, currently deployed with the United States Armed Forces, this week’s council meeting was delayed more than 15 minutes while waiting for the required fourth member to arrive for the meeting.

Once a quorum was achieved, the council plowed through the agenda and adjourned within 30 minutes.

Members approved the possible installation of surveilance cameras in City Park. The park has been feeling the sting of vandalism and rest rooms were closed early because of the vandalism.

The park’s governing board was directed to explore what is available and to return a recommendation to the council. It is hoped the cameras can be located in several areas within the park.

Permission was granted for the Superior Schools to hold a homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 15. The parade will start at about 3 p.m.

The council directed city staff members to continue efforts to clean-up substandard properies at 827 East Third Street, 255 S. Converse nnd 520 Park Street.

As the next regularly scheduled council meeting falls on a federal holiday it was decided to move the meeting date from Oct. 11 to Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Though materials prices are going up, the water department was directed to continue planning two water system improvement projects. The Phase 3 project will replace the current four inch main running north from 13th Street to north of the Velvet Rose restaurant and mains along 15th Street between Idaho and Washington streets.

As the city is qualifying for a federal stimulius grant, it was decided to continue investigating a possible water tower repair project. The current tower dates to 1925. Rather than replace it, the city is considering replacing the roof and interior bracing, along with painting and ladder upgrades.

It was thought Monday night the stimulus money would be sufficient to pay for the water tower project and the anticipated over run on water main replacement project.

The council also approved ordering a 3/4-ton Chevrolet pickup from Alexander Motors. Delivery is expected in about nine months. Included as part of a state bid package, the vehicle will cost $31,159 without trade.