City debates storm water, bicycle lanes and more

The Sidney City Council heard discussion about storm water drainage. Ordinance 1699 would insure that all subdivisions and land development are adequately designed with storm drainage facilities that would control storm surge and prevent flooding.

In the discussion City Manager Gary Person said, “We might take a model project, a small commercial project and apply the ordinance to the project just to see the impact and the addional requirements that might be involved, then we’ll know if we’re on the right tack.”

The council designated ordinance 1699 with a vote of five in favor, with none against.

The Sidney City Council approved a retail class D liquor license for The Post at 1020 Old Post Road and manager application for Dennis Wamsley. Mayor Wendell Gaston asked if they had stopped the wind from coming through the walls yet.

Wamsley said, “Our opening will be in mid to late July.”

The council listened to Steven Waller, who put forth a proposal and petitions for bicycle lanes throughout the city of Sidney. Routes would include 13th Ave., Deadwood walking trail east and west access points to Illinois,

Linden Street from 5th Ave. to 23rd Ave., 19th Ave., Sidney Draw road to Illinois St. The lanes would make Sidney safer for both bicycle and motorists; the council took the proposal under advisement. Mayor Wendell Gaston said, ”I think the next thing for us to do is have staff take a look to see which streets are wide enough to put a bike lane down and the projected cost.”