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Jul 6, 2021 | 7:28 PM
Hopkinsville City Council heard an update from Atmos Energy at Tuesday’s meeting and approved the closure of a portion of East 11th Street.
Atmos Energy has been performing maintenance on several streets within the City of Hopkinsville recently, and Ryan Tobert says they intend to wrap up work on East 17th Street soon and from there will continue their South Main Street work. He says that has caused some traffic flow issues while the work is ongoing, but they’re hopeful to have work completed by September of October.
The Southern Belle Cafe is located at the corner of East 11
th Street and Main Street. According to Bourne, the restaurant’s owners plan to use the closed section of the street for outdoor seating.
Community Development Services Director Steve Bourne
In other action, city council unanimously accepted a proposal from Community Development Services to incorporate Blue Creek Lane, Jennie Stuart Way and Milburn Keith Lane into the city, effective May 13
th. According to Bourne, the proposal also includes a recommendation for a one-year warranty and retainage of a surety of more than $153,850.00 to begin.
And council unanimously approved a motion made by Councilman Terry Parker for a municipal order to be prepared and brought before council in the future that establishing guidance and rules to recognize championship athletes.