Paducah City Commission Meeting Highlights For March 22

Paducah KY

28 March, 2022

4:37 AM

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Press release from the City of Paducah: March 22, 2022 The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved a Municipal Order to adopt the 2022 City Commission Priorities. On February 4 and 5, the Board met to discuss last year's priorities and determine the 10 highest priorities for this calendar year. The 10 priority items are listed below in no particular order: The list of City Commission Priorities also includes three continuous improvements action items: stormwater, city facilities, and the joint city/county sports complex. A new dock structure and excursion landing plaza to be located just downstream of the foot of Broadway;Improved bike and pedestrian linkages through the improvements of three intersections, the addition of wayfinding, and creation of a multi-use path; andImprovements near the transient boat dock (former Executive Inn site) to include green space and seating.Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant – requesting $25,000 to purchase an all-terrain vehicle to be used by the Fire Department during emergency situations and at special events. There is no local match.American Association Retired Persons (AARP) Community Challenge Grant – requesting $50,000 for the Parks & Recreation Department to construct pickleball courts at Noble Park. There is no local match.Kentucky Department of Waste Management Crumb Rubber Grant – requesting $29,000 for the construction of a pour-in-place safety surface and expansion of the playground area at Langstaff Park. There is a 25% match requirement.T Mobile Hometown Grant – requesting $50,000 to add walkways and purchase accessible swings and inclusive play equipment for installation at Langstaff Park. There is no local match.New 911 Telecommunicators, Mackenzie Dennis and Coby Fauver, were introduced to the Board. Mayor Bray presented to Yeiser Art Center Executive Director Lexie Millikan a proclamation for March as Mary Yeiser Month in celebration of the 65th anniversary of Yeiser Art Center.Mark Knecht and Mark Kettler were reappointed to the Paducah Golf Commission.Steven Page and Cindy Ragland were reappointed to the Creative & Cultural Council.Municipal order approved for the acquisition of right-of-way and public utility and drainage easements for property at 5420 Buckner Lane for the Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement Project. The City is accepting construction bids for the project which will improve stormwater conditions by improving the two-lane section of Buckner Lane between Hansen Road and Pecan Drive and replacing the dilapidated bridge over Crooked Creek. Ordinance approved for the consensual annexation of 185 Lion's Den Lane, a nearly 4.64-acre parcel that includes a metal building.Ordinances introduced for zoning text amendments and the repeal and replacement of the sign ordinances. The Planning Commission met March 7 and has provided positive recommendations for these amendments. This press release was produced by the City of Paducah. The views expressed here are the author's own.