City hopes to move ahead with south side beautification project

A beautified entrance to Sidney is in the works for the intersection of 11th Ave. and Old Post Rd.

Scott Day of Urban Development Services spoke to the city council at Tuesday’s meeting about what he called a gateway to Sidney which would include a long stone wall with a lighted “Sidney” sign, as well as surrounding landscaping.

The project has been in the planning stages for quite some time. In the past, the council suggested that more work be done to beautify the entire intersection.

“This is one of the key entryways to your community from the south,” Day said. “And you’re going to have othe...