Alexandria City Council: 7/17/25

18/07/2025 36 min

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Episode Synopsis

The July 17, 2025 meeting of the Alexandria City Council included the swearing-in of Ryan Roessler as the new Assistant Chief of Police and the second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing the detective sergeant position to support a growing Criminal Investigations Division. Council also passed a resolution requesting the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to restrict vehicles with increased dimensions from using KY 547 due to safety concerns. Dawn Warner was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board, and surplus police equipment was approved for transfer to the Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office. Department updates highlighted ongoing park improvements, including a two-month delay in pickleball court availability due to asphalt repairs, and successful bond funding for the new city campus. Committees discussed initiatives like improving local business support, developing park event participation, and updating emergency alert systems. Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Wagner Chiropractic was recognized as the Amplify Alexandria business of the month. The meeting concluded with announcements, council comments, and an executive session on pending litigation.Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI and may not capture all meeting nuances or discussions.