What: The USDA-financed downtown reconstruction of Howard Street continues; Council heard business impacts and a proposal to reverse the street's direction.
Where it stands: Council heard business concerns on September 9, a direction proposal on September 23, and on October 14 reached consensus to finish the current project first.
Next: Possible work session on business impacts; none confirmed.
Details
September 9: discussion of adding the topic to a work session, temporary business signage, a Downtown Boone Development Association marketing push, and asking the Town Manager to talk to NCDOT about traffic flow.
October 14: the Town Attorney said the Town is contractually bound because of the USDA financing.