The Marshalltown City Council in meeting Monday, approved proposed hiring incentives for police officers as suggested by Police Chief Michael Tupper. This would provide a bonus for certified police officers who are hired on by the Marshalltown Police Department. Also approved were incentives for existing employees who recruit an officer who is hired. A new firefighter was sworn in, the hiring and placement of Jeremy Weiermann puts the Marshalltown Fire Department at full strength. Council approved a facade grant application for a business at 116 West Main Street, the grant will amount to 85 hundred dollars. Council approved a proposal by the transit department to purchase a new bus for Marshalltown Municpal Transit.