Following months of delays, Marthasville aldermen are expected to approve the city's new model code book next week. Last month, City Attorney Chris Graville asked all city officials to review the code book one final time. The book is being published by Sullivan Publications. City officials had stated previously they wanted the updated code book to go into effect earlier this year so the new and revised ordinances could be enforced. Aldermen didn't take any action on the code book last month. The city's next aldermanic meeting is next Tuesday, Dec. 8. The city began tackling the code book project in April, with the intent the city could begin enforcing the new codes by the end of the summer. Last month, Graville advised the board to withhold passage so any final changes could be made prior to board approval. He also was concerned about any alterations that may fail to be made prior to printing, which could result in an additional expense. "Every single time I've been involved in this process we are hit on the upcharges after we adopt the code," Graville said. The new model code book will arrange all similar ordinances together, saving time searching through a binder over an inch thick, city officials said. Currently, the city's ordinances are listed in the order as they were approved by previous boards as far back as 40 years. The updated book will put procedures in place on how the city deals with issues such as public nuisances and stormwater runoff. If needed, aldermen can pass or revise ordinances as needed. When board members first reviewed the ordinances in April, some of the changes they favored included lowering the normal 30 mph speed limit, prohibiting the parking of boats, trailers, campers and RVs on city streets, and directing the removal of derelict vehicles. In Other Action * Larry Brewe, Marthasville Area Chamber of Commerce president, asked aldermen if they wanted to contribute funding for a new entrance sign located near the Marthasville Community Club on 1st Street. He said the Chamber has already ordered the sign. The high-density urethane sign is costing the Chamber $2,900. The board delayed a vote on the request. * An agreement between the city and the Marthasville Community Club for use of Wessel Park was not voted on last month. Graville told the board the agreement will not be a lease, but rather a limited use of land agreement. The arrangement is related to the permanent Highway D reroute that the city has already approved, though an ordinance has yet to be passed. City officials were concerned about parking at Wessel Park and pedestrians walking across 1st Street. Graville told the board other special uses of the city-owned park will need prior board approval. It's likely the agreement will be voted on next week. The highway reroute is connected to MoDOT's plan to replace the Tuque Creek Bridge located on Highway 47 south of Marthasville in 2011. * Aldermen agreed to purchase an 8-foot blade to be used for snow removal for $2,300 from Schweissguth Bros., Inc.