Compiled by Sophie Pappas
What happened? The Downtown Street Closure Policy was approved.
What it means? This policy clarifies new guidelines for special event street closures in the village. According to the policy, all requests for street closures must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event, and that the town’s response to this request must be issued at least 65 days prior to the event. Secondly, the policy states that there will only be allowed two full-day street closures and four partial-day street closures between March 1 and Oct. 31 of each year. Thirdly, the policy states that any additional street closure requests will be decided and considered by town staff.
What’s next? According to councilman Steve Mundy, very little will change when it comes to street closures. “This essentially would allow us to continue to have the same number of events in the downtown area … It really hasn’t changed very much … it’s cleaned up the review process.” Councilman Tim Haak noted that the council is continually trying to strengthen the relationship between the town and the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce, and that the chamber’s approval is always on the town’s checklist before approving a street closure.
What happened? The council approved an amendment to update the town’s comprehensive plan.
What it means? Following the Zionsville Plan Commission’s approval of the downtown market study and parking analysis, prepared by TADI and BDI Associates, the council agreed to implement the facts and research of the studies into the town’s future projections.
What’s next? For a full analysis of the market study and parking analysis, visit youarecurrent.com.
What happened? The council adopted an employee Social Media Policy.
What it means? According to town manager Ed Mitro, the policy is a “common sense” policy that states “what [employees]can post, when to post, and what not to post, especially during off-hours.”
What’s next? The Social Media Policy, along with an updated Ethics Policy, will be included in the town’s employee handbook.
