European style outdoor seating in downtown Pella was the focus of a presentation given by Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Karen Eischen during this week’s city council meeting. The idea originated from Community Development Specialist, Roger Brooks, who visited Marion County last year and had several suggestions for increasing the profitability of the area. Eischen and her staff compiled information and data from other cities around the nation regarding typical sidewalk width and city codes, and the council found the idea and correlating information to be very beneficial to the growth of Pella. Discussion regarding the laws and logistics of the project will continue, and the Chamber hopes to have the new seating implemented sometime this spring.