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Downtown parking amnesty program extended
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY The downtown parking amnesty program was extended through Dec. 31 by the Sidney City Council during its Monday evening teleconference meeting.
A resolution was passed extending the suspension of the enforcement of violations of “designated two-hour free parking spaces” on streets within the nine-block area bordered by West Avenue, North Street, Miami Avenue and South Street. City Manager Mark Cundiff said the amnesty does not include the metered spaces in front of the Post Office or overnight parking in these on-street spaces. It extends the previous amnesty resolution passed on Aug. 24, 2020, that was set to expire on March 31.
2021 Sidney Waterpark rates adopted
SIDNEY The 2021 Sidney Waterpark rates were established during the Sidney City Council Monday evening teleconference meeting.
City Council adopted the resolution Sidney Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier presented on the waterpark fees. The Sidney Waterpark did not open in 2020, but council approved some rate increases before the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the city pool from opening. SwimSafe Management will run pool operations this year, and some rates were adjusted due to the new contract with the company.
For 2021, the daily admission for preschool children is set at $4.50, up from $4 in 2019, and for adults, seniors and youth it will remain at $4.50. The individual-only season pass will cost $35, up from $34 in 2019. Replacement photo season passes will remain at $15. Training rentals will increase to $80 per hour, versus $15 per hour per guard as in the past. The two-hour pool rental will increase to $360, up from $300.
On the agenda
Shelby County Board of Elections
SIDNEY Shelby County Board of Elections Office is having its biennial re-organizational meeting Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 10 a.m.
Sidney City Council
SIDNEY The Sidney City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held by a hybrid method, with board members in attendance in council chambers and others welcome to join virtually.
The purpose of the meeting is for City Council to hold an executive session to discuss the employment of a public/official employee.
Sidney City Council
SIDNEY The Sidney City Council will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held by a hybrid method, with board members in attendance in council chambers and others welcome to join virtually.
City considers southwest stormwater improvements
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY A study of the southwest stormwater improvements was discussed during the Sidney City Council teleconference meeting Monday evening.
Public Works Director Jon Crusey led a discussion seeking direction from City Council about the improvements.
Due to occasional flooding of the western portion of Emerson Electric’s west parking area on Campbell Road and loading docks on the north side of the Auria facility on Schlater Drive, Crusey said Choice One Engineering was contracted to analyze the drainage area and recommend improvements to the watershed and outlet.
Ryan Lefeld, P.E., of Choice One Engineering, provided council with the background on the localized flooding problems. He displayed maps detailing the proposed improvements options, including retention basins, concrete channels and a box culvert to help alleviate the problems. The total project is estimated to cost $9,19