Politics & Government

City Council Approves Purchase of New Bicycles for Recreation Department

Council also discussed a proposed Speedway gas station on Dover Center Road.

The will be getting some new upright bicycles soon, after City Council members approved the purchase Thursday night.

"Every couple of years, we replace some of the equipment as well as change out some pieces that aren't used as much," said Mayor Dennis Clough.

The city may now spend as much as $58,807 to update the equipment.

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"Most (bikes) are four or five years or older," said Recreation Department Director Mike Rump. "They've got some wear and tear. We try to keep the equipment updated and replace it when it starts to cost more to repair them than replace them."

Council members also discussed driveway plans for a proposed Speedway gas station at 2726 Dover Center Road.

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"The driveway is at the far west end so that there's no running into stacking vehicles in the turn lane," said Planning and Economic Development Director Bob Parry of the traffic on Center Ridge Road.

If necessary, Speedway would provide the land for a 12-foot turn lane for eastbound traffic on on Center Ridge Road turning to go south onto Dover Center Road.

Talks will continue at the next Planning Commission meeting Nov. 14.


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