The Hopkinsville Greenway System could undergo an expansion in the future.
Tuesday night, the Hopkinsville City Council approved applying for a $5 million grant to finish the greenway trail all the way to the Tie Breaker Park facilities, including Bluegrass Splash.
Councilman Chuck Crabtree says that facility factors into his support.
click to download audioCouncilman Clayton Sumner agreed, but brought up the town hall discussions.
click to download audioThere is a deadline to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program grant, and Councilwoman Amy Craig pointed out it is not guaranteed.
click to download audioThe city will need 20 percent matching funds if the grant is approved.
In other business, the City Council approved the second reading of the ordinance to raise council members’ and the mayor’s salaries. While not the original 57 percent raise, the ordinance does provide a three percent raise for the council starting in January. Council members Sumner, Don Marsh, and Mike Velez voted no.
