November 2024 Greencastle City Council Update

Good Morning, Greencastle!

It’s City Council night tonight at 7 PM at City Hall—come see us in action or check out the livestream (coming soon). Here’s a quick rundown of what’s on the agenda:

- Special Requests: Get ready for Friday Night Lights with Phi Kappa Psi, Wallyfest, the Winter Light Festival Kick-Off Parade, and Frost Friday for Main Street Greencastle!

- Department Reports: We’ll be diving into updates from our city departments.

- New Business Highlights:

- Wage Ordinance Amendment – We’ll discuss updates and adjustments to the current wage ordinance.

- Prepaying Contractors – Exploring new state legislation allowing the city to prepay contractors under certain guidelines for smoother project workflows.

- Strategic Economic Development Plan – We’re renewing our contract with the Greencastle-Putnam County Development Center to align our strategic plan with the Indianapolis region.

- Stormwater Usage Rate – Considering a new $6/month fee to fund stormwater improvements, ensuring long-term infrastructure for a better Greencastle.

- Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) – A pilot project to allow drinks-to-go in designated areas, with business support to create a lively downtown from Thursday to Sunday. This will open new opportunities for events like Oktoberfest and First Fridays!

Curious to learn more? The full agenda and map are available on the city website. Join us in person tonight if you can, or stay tuned for updates on our online streaming option.

See you there!