Jensen returns to mayor's chair

The two items generating the most debate at Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting were two items that required no action on the part of the council. The items drawing the most attention were the condition of 6th Avenue North in the area around the Three Rivers Trail Bridge, and the popcorn stand on Sumner Avenue. The meeting also marked the return of Humboldt Mayor Walter Jensen, exactly two months after Jensen took a leave of absence from the elected position. Jensen said Monday was his first day back as mayor, and said he is ready to get back to work. Humboldt City Administrator Aaron Burnett said Schlotfeldt Engineering in Webster City examined the condition of 6th Avenue North near the trail bridge overpass (commonly referred to locally as the “rathole”) and reported it would cost an estimated $230,000 to address all of the issues regarding the road and drainage. The Humboldt City Council asked that the area be re-examined to determine possible fixes and associated costs. The council also discussed the popcorn stand at the corner of Taft Street and Sumner Avenue. It was the general consensus of the council to look into ownership of the stand and see about having the structure removed or relocated. To find out more about your local government, read The Humboldt Independent weekly. Subscribe by clicking on the link at the top of this page.