Photo by Katie Turpen.
Library in the Forest
Since opening in 2010, Library in the Forest has had a high volume of patrons. Surplus parking on both sides of Round Hill Road and near residential homes has raised a need for additional parking.
During a July 27 meeting, the city council accepted a bid for construction of an ADA ramp at the Library in the Forest. The ramp will extend around the exterior of the library and connect to the amphitheater.
Richard Sprouse Construction, Inc. was the lowest bid for the project with an amount of $124,625. The project will come from the city's budget, along with an additional $60,000 allocation from Fund 13, which is made up of donations authorized by the Library Board of Trustees. Work on the project is expected to begin mid to late August and last eight to ten weeks.
The city council also approved a resolution requesting additional funding for improvements at the adult softball fields at Liberty Park. Above average rainfall and erosion have affected the fields.
Specialty Turf Supply quoted a price not to exceed $49,000 to complete the improvements at $9,800 per field.
"The idea is to have the fields prepared for baseball season next spring," City Manager Jeff Downes said.
In other news, the council:
- Entered into an agreement with Hardin Grace Investments, LLC, Phillips and Todd Holdings, LLC And G. Fred Acton, James Acton and Anne A. Reardon for sanitary sewer improvements to properties along a portion of Dolly Ridge Road.
- Approved an alcohol license for Iz Cafe located at 2514 Rocky Ridge Road.
- Approved the addition of an additional air conditioning unit at the Library in the Forest.
- Approved the construction of four single-family residences at 3786 and 3790 Poe Drive, David Horton and Overton Investments, Owners; Jason Kessler, representing.
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 3400 Kettering Lane; Lot 16, Ridgedell Park; Natan and Lindsey Shar, owners.
- Approved annexation and rezoning of 3405 Sagewood Lane; Sagewood; Donald and April Winningham, owners.
