New library parking lot construction moving forward
During Monday's meeting, the City Council approved a resolution concerning site testing for a new parking lot adjacent to Library in the Forest.
The resolution authorized an agreement for construction materials testing and also authorized additional expenditures associated with the construction of a parking lot adjacent to the library.
"Our engineers have recommended this additional testing to ensure the longterm viability of the site," said City Manager Jeff Downes.
When the private residence located at 1421 Round House Road directly beside the library became available last summer, the Vestavia Hills Library Foundation began working with the City to make plans to use the property. The council bought the former private residence in December, which will be used to build an additional 46 parking spaces.
In January, the council authorized an agreement with Walter Schoel Engineering Co. to construct the additional parking. The city plans to build a privacy wall between the parking area and residential area.
In other news:
- The council authorized a resolution delivering an agreement with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood for planning and design services on the "school site" portion of Patchwork Farms. Downes said this agreement allows the city to move forward rapidly with necessary site work.
- Downes reminded everyone that a Patriot Day Ceremony will be held this Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m. at the Vestavia City Center. For more information, click here.
- City Engineer Christopher Brady announced that the city will be reviewing the timing of the traffic lights on U.S. 31 as part of the U.S. 31 repaving project occuring in October.
- Councilman Steve Ammons encouraged everyone to mark their calendars for National Night Out, which will be held on Tuesday Oct. 7 at Shades Mountain Baptist Church from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This year's theme is drug awareness in the Vestavia Hills community.
The next council meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m at City Hall.