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Columbia City redevelopment commissioners authorize talks with county over downtown parking lot
Summary
The Columbia City Redevelopment Commission approved appointing a commissioner to negotiate with Whitley County about using a city-owned lot at Van Buren and Washington for overflow public parking and aesthetic improvements, while discussing insurance and long-term uses.
Columbia City Redevelopment Commission members voted on Feb. 11 to authorize further discussions with Whitley County about using a city-owned parcel at the northwest corner of Van Buren and Washington Street as an overflow public parking lot.
The commission named Tad (last name not specified in the record) as the point person to continue negotiations after members said the county had offered to beautify the lot and limit its use to consumer vehicles during events and weekdays. Carl Savage, a commission member, summarized the proposal and the county’s interest in improving the site.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the parcel could provide short-term relief for downtown parking shortages…
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