city of cold spring

Turnout was high at the Cold Spring City Council meeting Tuesday night, for a discussion about where the new public safety building should go.

Cold Spring is looking to reduce vehicle noise for those traveling on Highway 23 through the city.The city has heard complaints from residents in the nearby 3rd Street South neighborhood and received a petition regarding the noise from the Highway.

Cold Spring city administrator Paul Hetland is now on family and medical leave. The city council approved a 30-day unpaid leave for Hetland but it could be extended to 12 weeks under Family and Medical Leave Act guidelines.

Cold Spring is considering a roundabout at the Highway 2/Highway 50 intersection. Planning commission and county officials proposed the idea to the city council on Tuesday night.

Concerns were addressed involving Cold Spring City Administrator Paul Hetland during a city council meeting on Tuesday.