Parking restrictions adopted for Goshen's 4th of July celebration

GOSHEN Those used to parking in the subdivision of Larimer Greens and condos on Goshens west side will have to find somewhere else to park during the Celebrate America festivities celebrating the 4th of July.

Goshen Board of Works and Safety members Monday approved a request by Goshen Police Chief Wade Branson for a temporary order for no parking in the Larimer Greens subdivision from 8 a.m. to midnight July 6.

According to Branson, the temporary order will include all city streets in the area encompassed by the following roadways but not including: Berkey Avenue, Green Road, Plymouth Avenue and Indiana Avenue.

The request is to allow parking on one side of the street but not the other as determined by the Goshen Street Department, Branson said. The reason for the request is to ensure fire and other emergency vehicles can access these roads during the Celebrate America event and fireworks. It is anticipated that a very large number of vehicles will be attending this event. By limiting the parking to one side, we can have a path for fire and medical access to neighbors and visitors to the event.

The request was approved unanimously.

Other business

In other business, the board approved:

A request by John and Linda Sorg, 817 S. Seventh St., Goshen, for participation in the citys sidewalk and curb 50/50 program to replace their sidewalk and curb. Total cost for the project is $1,680, with the citys portion set at $840.

An agreement with Tractor Supply Co. to remove an inoperable and unrepairable private fire hydrant on the companys property, 2323 Lincolnway East, Goshen. City workers will then install a new public fire hydrant on an existing public main located just south of the companys property. All work will be done at the citys expense.

An agreement with Shane McKerchie where McKerchie will serve a minimum of six years as a paramedic with the Goshen Fire Department. Pursuant to this agreement, McKerchie would receive a one-time bonus in the amount of $7,500. McKerchie was hired by the department on May 14, 2012, and received his paramedic certification on May 19, 2014.

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Parking restrictions adopted for Goshen's 4th of July celebration