Nicholasville City Council approves Main Street closure for Saint Nick Festival Parade

The Nicholasville City Commission meeting on December 9, 2024, focused on several key topics, including the upcoming Saint Nick Festival Parade and the authorization of a lease for city staff relocation.

The meeting began with a request from Rhonda for the closure of Main Street for the Saint Nick Festival Parade scheduled for December 14. The street will be closed from Dan's Discount to Maple Street starting at 4 PM to accommodate the parade and a preceding ugly sweater 3K run organized by the Parks and Recreation department. Rhonda confirmed that all necessary permits have been secured, and the police department is prepared for the event. The commission discussed the possibility of extending the parade route in future years to include more of downtown, particularly to Chestnut Street, but noted logistical challenges with larger floats making certain turns.

Following the parade discussion, the commission moved on to authorize the mayor to sign a lease with Action Speak LLC for temporary office space at the old hospice building on Shannon Parkway. This lease will provide an alternative location for city staff during the construction of a new city hall, set to begin in March 2025.

The meeting also included a discussion on the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) grant applications. The city plans to submit three applications for funding, including a request for an increase in budget for the West High Trail project and a significant increase for the East High project due to rising construction costs. A new project, Orchard Bridal, was also introduced, with further details to be discussed in future meetings.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city's preparations for community events and infrastructure development, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance local services and engage residents.