Board clears bike-trail bid advertisement, fireworks signage and 5K route

At its June 3 meeting the Crown Point Board of Public Works and Safety approved three event and permitting items added to the agenda: permission to advertise for bids on a bike/walking trail extension, authorization for yard signage for Willie Works Fireworks, and approval of a 5K route for a Lake County Corn Dogs event scheduled for June 20.

Greg requested permission to send out the bid package for a trail extension that will run from 109th Place through the I‑65 tunnel and connect the Mississippi and Iowa sections of the city’s trail. He said design work is complete and that leftover DNR funding is available from the prior trail; bids were expected to be advertised immediately with responses due at the July 1 meeting. The board moved, seconded and approved advertising the bid.

Ricky Chandler, who identified himself as having a business address at 1508 North Main Street, asked for permission to place yard signs advertising Willie Works Fireworks along Broadway, 109th and Main Street. Staff advised the applicant to coordinate with the police department and planning staff to avoid sign placement in roadways; the board approved the request by voice vote.

Ben Pickers (listed with a local address) asked for approval of a 5K to be held June 20, starting and ending at the park using largely the same route as the prior year (about two-thirds on a bike path along Marville Road with a 1 km loop inside a subdivision). Staff reported no major issues with last year’s event and said staffing needs would be minimal; the board approved the route.

The meeting also included brief miscellaneous correspondence: a resident letter praising utility staff for prompt work on a neighborhood water-line issue will be forwarded to staff for follow-up. The board set its next regular meeting for June 17 at 11:00 a.m. and adjourned.