City discusses annexation process for several properties

As Sidney’s economy and workforce grow, so will its boundaries.

Sidney’s planning commission voted to begin the process of adding four pieces of property to the city’s boundaries at Monday’s meeting.

One of the parcels planned for annexation is the location of the new Love’s Travel Stop south of the Holiday Inn by Interstate 80.

“Obviously with what Love’s is intending to do now, it’s imperative for them to have this process go as quickly as we can,” said city manager Gary Person.

The city can only create street improvement districts inside its boundaries.

The commission also decided to begin...