Compiled by Ann Marie Shambaugh
The Zionsville Town Council met March 6 to authorize the purchase of land to complete a pathway, pave the way for $2 million in infrastructure upgrades and consider parking restrictions on Clarkstone Road.
What happened: The council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of land at 5929 S CR 700 East.
What it means: This parcel of land is the final piece needed to complete a pathway between Zionsville West Middle School and the Royal Run subdivision. The town is planning to purchase the entire parcel, which includes a residential property.
What’s next: The pathway project is expected to be constructed this summer.
What happened: The council approved two resolutions that pave the way for four transportation projects funded through the INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
What it means: In August, the state announced that Zionsville would receive $1 million – that the town must match – to upgrade its infrastructure. The council action moved the town’s matching funds from the Special LOIT Fund into the Local Road and Bridge Matching Grant Fund and authorized the total $2 million to be spent on approved projects.
What’s next: The projects are a roundabout at Mulberry Street and Ford Road, reconstruction of Village Walk Drive, rehabilitation of part of the Ind. 334 corridor and rehabilitation of CR 975 E and Pleasantview Road. The projects are expected to go out for bid at the end of March with construction happening this summer.
What happened: The council held the first reading for an ordinance to restrict parking on certain portions of Clarkstone Road in the Coventry Ridge subdivision.
What it means: Coventry Ridge residents asked the town to prohibit parking on Clarkston Road near the entrance of the neighborhood after contractors allegedly ignored requests to not park there.
What’s next: The council will vote on the ordinance after its second reading, which will likely take place at the March 20 meeting.
