Highlights of major activities and other notable developments.
City Manager’s Update 02/22/17
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Public Meeting Scheduled on Conversion of 200 Block of Canal Street to One Way
Converting the 200 block of Canal Street to one-way traffic toward the river will be consistent with the alternating direction of one-way streets in an eight block area.
Fredericksburg City Council 2017 Schedule
Fredericksburg City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, with special meetings called as needed.
City to Pay State Fine for Sewage Spills
The city will also pay costs associated with correcting the hydraulic surge.
Respondents Frustrated with Limits, Flaws in City Parking Survey
Transportation Administrator Erik Nelson said there is an open-ended question at the end, where people can submit more specific information.
Fredericksburg Arts Commission 2016 Annual Report
The report was prepared for City Council.
City Council Approves Decommissioning Five Traffic Signals
A study concluded the signals are not warranted.
EDA Approves $15K for Parking Study
City Manager Tim Baroody wants an update of the 2006 study before moving forward with plans for an additional parking deck downtown.
City Manager Announces City Government Organizational Changes
The changes include a second assistant city manager, and a new position of transportation administrator.
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust Seeks to Preserve Land Across from Fredericksburg National Cemetery
A local developer wants to build 110 townhouses on what is considered an historically significant site.
Fredericksburg City Council, EDA “Forge Shared Path and Vision”
“We have a lot of work to do, and it’s exciting that we’re doing it together.” -Amy LaMarca
City Council Rezones Commercial Land for Hamptons Phase II Townhomes and Apartments
Construction of The Hamptons Phase II is expected to begin in 2018.
Fredericksburg City Council and EDA to Host Joint Work Session
The meeting at 7 p.m. November 15 is open to the public.
Fredericksburg Chamber President Susan Spears Receives Metzger Award
The award honors individuals who uphold high standards in their personal and professional lives.
Bill Freehling Named Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism
Freehling, who has served as interim director, will begin his new role immediately.
Public Hearing Remains Open on George Street Brownstones
City Council plans to vote on the certificate of appropriateness and the $300K performance agreement at their October 25 meeting.
City Council Approves George Street Brownstones, $300K Incentive Package
City Council’s approvals mean the law suits surrounding the project will be dismissed.
Fredericksburg City Council to Hold Biennial Planning Meeting
The two-day meeting is open to the public.
City to Request $101M in State Transportation Funds
One project would include merging of the Lafayette Boulevard multiuse trail and Virginia Central Railway Trail.
City Pool Renamed in Honor of Philanthropist Doris Buffett
Buffet has contributed $500,000 over ten years to fund admission to the pool for city residents.
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