During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Dan Cougill dispelled rumors that the proposed apartment inspection program will cost money for residents and landlords.

There seems to be a misconception in the community that there is already an inspection program in place and it will be costing people money, Cougill said.

Cougill said that although he is in favor of the inspection program, the council has not voted on the issue yet and it is still being discussed in committee.

If the apartment inspection program does pass, there will be no fee for the service, it is only for the safety of residents in rental homes, Cougill said.

The City Council has been working with Student Government on this project and plans to hold public hearings in the fall to get students’ opinion about it.

In other business, the City Council:

N. Passed a resolution to close Sixth Street between Olive and Locust avenues for use by the youth center Ted’s Warehouse.

N. Placed on file for public inspection an ordinance to annex property on the northwest side of Polk Avenue, allowing the residents of the homes to have city water and sewer as well as police and fire protection.

N. Passed a resolution authorizing the city to enter into a lease agreement with Vesuvius, USA for 0.4 acres of land to be used for city employee parking. The lease agreement is for $45 per month for 19 years.

N. Placed on file for public inspection a resolution authorizing the city to enter into an agreement with Ameren/CIPS to add two street lights at North Park.