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Council reviews downtown preservation progress, approves pool picnic tables and discusses LED sign
Summary
Councilors heard updates on tuckpointing at 211 North Main, learned the Ready 2.0 Arts & Culture project advanced to IEDC (decision due July 1), approved $9,209.86 for five new picnic tables at the pool, and discussed stakes and sight‑lines for a proposed LED sign.
Kim reported that tuckpointing work on 211 North Main is a temporary fix requiring scaffolding and that the town’s project was ranked among the top five of about 250 submissions for Ready 2.0 Arts & Culture funding and will advance to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for consideration; she said the town should learn by July 1 whether it received funding and the award amount.
Kim also said shade sails will be installed at the amphitheater in mid‑June to mid‑July around the mural schedule. Councilors discussed pigeon‑control options for downtown and emphasized habitat cleanup before deterrents such as lasers.
Kristen presented a quote for five picnic tables for the swimming pool for $9,209.86; Troy moved, Ken seconded and the council approved the purchase by voice vote. Councilors also reviewed stakes placed for a proposed two‑sided 4x8 LED sign (7.5‑foot foundation, ~73‑inch columns) and discussed sight‑line concerns for vehicles turning onto the highway; they considered seeking a local donor for brick columns.
Next steps: the town will await the IEDC funding decision on July 1, schedule shade‑sail installation after the mural, proceed with the approved picnic‑table purchase and continue site planning and state coordination for the LED sign.
