A’ROR’N Days announces theme for June celebration
City leaders approved several plans and amendments for infrastructure development involving projects proposed along Highways 14 and 34 during last week’s Aurora City Council meeting.
Andrew Wilshusen, a representative with JEO Consulting, addressed the council several times to explaining various plans, including specifications for Mission Critical street and storm sewer improvements. Council members approved the plans unanimously after Wilshusen explained that a traffic study determined that at this time a turn lane will not be built at the Mission Avenue entrance off of Highway 14.
“We did a traffic study with the state and at this time of construction, with what’s developed out there, it’s not currently needed,” he advised. “However, I just want everybody to keep in mind that in the future, once development does reach a certain threshold, a turn lane will be needed at this intersection.”
Wilshusen went on to explain the plans in detail, pointing out routes for streets, water and storm sewer infrastructure on a color-coded map. He noted that an alternative base bid for paving will be sought when the project is advertised for bids which would include additional 125 feet of street work to the east, beyond the 300 feet included in the base bid.
Wilshusen also explained to the council two amendments involving projects previously approved. The council approved a $2,000 amendment to the agreement with JEO for the Highway 34 Grant Street approach project after he described changes in legal descriptions needed as a funding application requirement. Similarly, the council approved a $10,000 amendment to help with funding for the storm sewer and street paving improvements planned on 1st Street.
Council members voted unanimously to advertise for bids on both projects.
The Jan. 23 meeting began with a brief report by Jody Griffith and Riley Larson, members of the A’ROR’N Days Committee. Griffith thanked the city for use of the city dumpsters during the annual event in June and announced that the theme for this year’s celebration will be “Family Game Night.”
“We want to incorporate Family Feud and Jeopardy type games throughout the weekend as well as incorporate adults and kids as much as possible,” Griffith said.
After less than 30 minutes, the council went into executive session to discuss a matter involving potential litigation.