Here are highlights of what was decided at tonight’s meeting of the Jackson City Council.
-The City Council discussed solutions to flooding concerns in the Cascades area and ways to calm traffic at the intersection of S. West Ave. and W. Morrell Street. This intersection has seen several serious crashes in recent years.
-A public hearing was held on housing needs in Jackson. Dozens of residents submitted comments. These comments will be considered by City officials in future plans for housing and development initiatives.
-Several traffic control orders were approved by the City Council, adding new traffic signs and restrictions to streets in neighborhoods and Downtown Jackson.
-The City Council approved changes to construction contracts, with many of the changes bringing down the cost of construction projects.
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 9.
