It may be months away, but city officials approved trick-or-treat hours for Halloween.
On Wednesday, Crawfordsville Board of Works and Public Safety members agreed that little ghouls and goblins can take to the streets from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Mayor Todd Barton admitted it may be early to consider, but his office was already receiving calls.
The board also approved a request from Tom Klein, representing homeowners along West Main Street, to close the street from Wallace to Barr during the city’s approved trick-or-treat hours. Street crews will place the appropriate barricades for the West Main Street closure as well as the corresponding side streets along the route.
In other business, the board:
• Approved a request from Macy Simmons to close Pike Street at Pike Place from 2-8:30 p.m. Sept. 2 for “Rock Out Recovery.” The takes place 4-8 p.m.
• Approved a request from Sherri Maish, Christ 180 Church, to close Pike Street at Pike Place from noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 27 for Praise at Pike event, which runs 3-9 p.m.
• Approved a request from the Crawfordsville District Public Library to close Pike Street at Pike Place from 3-8 p.m. Aug. 31 for a Touch a Truck event, which runs 6-8 p.m.
• Approved an agreement with DES Engineering for roadway and sewer design services related to a north-south connector road between Purple Heart Parkway and C.R. 150S. Cost of the services is not to exceed $50,503.
• Approved an agreement with DES Engineering for preparation of bid documents related to the water main extension on U.S. 231S. Cost of the work is not to exceed $4,674.
• Gave approval for a temporary handicapped parking spot in front of 301 S. Green St. The request to make the designation permanent is moving through the full city council.
• Issued environmental restrictive covenants for 201-203 E. South Blvd. and 508 John St.
• Approved two work order requests from Barry Lewis, Code Enforcement Officer for city crews to mow the properties at 204 S. Barr St., owned by Stacia Hiller, and 304 Wayne Ave., owned by Roberta Brock. Both properties have had continuous abatement issues.
