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Economic Development Update and Bike/Pedestrian Plan Progress Shared with Council
Bob Grey, Executive Director of the David County Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on economic development initiatives and discussed the Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Plan. He highlighted two new Indiana Economic Development Corporation projects: a regional redevelopment tax credit project and the small town opportunities initiative, both focused on redeveloping existing properties and downtown areas. Grey also shared positive news about WTEC, a shell building purchaser, being approved for a significant expansion. Regarding the Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Plan, which covers all of David County including Washington, Grey noted that public meetings and an advisory committee have been active. The plan aims to create a network of ways to get around communities, connect parks, and improve mobility, with a deadline for completion by the end of September due to grant funding. Residents expressed interest in connecting sidewalks from highways to downtown and parks, and upgrading existing sidewalks. The plan is funded by grants and is intended to help secure further funding for projects.
Washington Council Addresses Compensation, Wheels Tax, Speed Limits, and Economic Development
The City of Washington Common Council discussed and approved minutes from a previous meeting and claims presented. They also advanced ordinance number 9-2026, which amends compensation for city officers and employees for 2026. A significant portion of the meeting involved introducing ordinance number 10-2026, concerning wheel taxes. After extensive discussion about the complexities of city versus county taxes, potential revenue impacts, and the necessity of a wheel tax for state funding eligibility (CCMG grants), the council voted to table the ordinance. They instructed the city attorney to research making the excise tax a flat $12.50 and adopting a similar schedule for the wheel tax as the county. The council also introduced ordinance 11-2026 regarding speed limits, which will be up for adoption at the next meeting. Additionally, discussions touched upon a potential noise ordinance revision concerning bass levels, a previous request regarding a curfew for door-to-door sales, and updates on various community improvement projects and economic development initiatives.
Washington Council Introduces Ordinance to Reduce Speed Limit on Memorial Avenue
The City of Washington Common Council discussed and then introduced ordinance number 11-2026, which aims to establish new speed limits on specific streets within the city. The ordinance proposes reducing the speed limit on Memorial Avenue from Northeast 21st Street to Eastside Park Road to 20 miles per hour, citing current road and neighborhood conditions, and the need to promote public health, safety, and welfare. The council also discussed the implementation of this ordinance, including the installation of appropriate signage and potential enforcement measures. The ordinance is scheduled for adoption at the next council meeting.
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