E-Town Council approves water design contract

The Elizabethtown City Council met for a special meeting Monday.

The first reading was held on an ordinance amending the zoning of 204 Jackie Street from Future Development Holding to Urban Residential General (R-4), which would accommodate a new subdivision. Council Member Julia Springsteen said residents had concerns with the narrowness of the road and confusion between where the area goes from city to county management. City Administrator Ed Poppe said the city plans to put up new signage and has plans for improvements.

“I think what we will do, in conjunction with the development of that new subdivision, is look at an overlay on Jackie Street to look at the pavement,” Poppe said. “We’ve also, as you all are aware, from the money that you all put in the budget each year for us to look at sidewalk connections, it’s now on our sidewalks team list.”

The council approved a municipal order that awards a water design services contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates for work in the Commerce Drive area around the planned outdoor concert venue. Poppe said the $141,000 contract covers three or four smaller projects

“There’s an upgrade to the line under U.S 62,” Poppe said. “There’s an upgrade to the line along Main Street, the line up to Commerce Drive, and then along Commerce Drive to make sure we have the proper flows for fire protection at the outdoor music venue.”

The water projects are a joint venture between the city and Hardin County Water District No. 2.

The council also approved municipal orders approving a change order for work on Meadow Lane, a $58,910 bid from Davis Leak Detection LLC for a required natural gas leak survey, and a $95,000 contract with CMW Inc. for professional services on several parks and recreation projects.

The Elizabethtown City Council will next meet on October 21.