Council Update

Eyes on Main Street - November 6, 2013

Council Update

The progress seems to have slowed down, however, this week contractors installed eight new light poles on Tuesday. I (Saundy) again asked about the remaining old light poles on the east side of town. I was told these poles are here and eventually will be installed, which means the same style of light poles will run the entire length of Main Street. 

Mayor Poole was told by a customer that Asphalt plants close the week of Thanksgiving until Spring, he was going to check at the construction meeting this week. He was also checking to see if there is a penalty if the construction is not completed. As far as council knows there is not a dollar amount per day. 

The sidewalk in front of the Liquor Store was ripped out because the grade was incorrect. 

I asked why the bumpout at Ivy Grove and the Legion was not colored like the other bumpouts. It looks odd to suddenly stop. Paul Morken said the contractors made a mistake at Ivy Grove and that the Legion didn't want the color. I questioned why they allowed this change, and no one on council other than Mayor Poole and Public Works Director Morken knew of the change. Personally, I think if the contractor made an error it should be changed. Even if Mayor Poole and Director Morken made the change without the approval by council, it should be changed. Council member Vogel said it should be added to the Punch List - a list of items that needs to be changed. There was no decision made. 

Council did decide to not allow signs on the new light poles. Banners may be added to the taller lights, but this decision will be made later. Right now all the banners are being stored. 

Trees are still being planted, but some trees will be planted in the spring. I mentioned the trees at Alan Roble's home. There are already two trees planted about 5 feet from the proposed trees, and wanted  to make sure the contractors did not plant the new ones in that spot, but somewhere else along main street.