Compiled by Anna Skinner
The Westfield City Council met at 7 p.m. Sept. 12, approved one ordinance and heard the introduction to several others. The next city council meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at city hall, 130 Penn St.
What happened: The council heard an update on Grand Junction Plaza.
What it means: Director of Public Works Jeremy Lollar presented an update on Grand Junction Plaza before the meeting began. The city is working on the Mill Street reconstruction which will be the southern edge of the park. That is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
What happened: The council approved an amendment to the Springmill Trails Planned Unit Development for the remaining of the Water’s Edge development to the southwest of 186th Street and Casey Road.
What it means: The amendment requested a reduction in the thickness of vinyl siding from .048 inches to .046 inches. The reduction allowed for more color options in the siding.
What happened: The council heard an introduction for the Aurora PUD with Ind. 38 to the northeast and U.S. 31 to the west. The PUD was approved 10 years ago, but due to the economy, the development was delayed. The proposal is pursuing amendments for modernization in the PUD.
What it means: The council only heard an introduction, no vote was taken.
What happened: The council heard an introduction to the Depot at Springmill Station PUD to rezone 18.39 acres at the southwest corner of 161st Street and Springmill Road to allow for mixed use retail and office development.
What it means: The council only heard an introduction, no vote was taken.
What happened: The 2017 budget was introduced to the council.
What it means: No vote was taken, and a public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at city hall, 130 Penn St., in front of the advisory plan commission.
