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VIII. Broadway Road Expansion <br />The North Carolina Department of Transportation's plans for expansion of Broadway <br />Road are currently underway. The project is currently in the bidding stage. <br />IX. Kelly Drive Resolution <br />The County plans to adopt a Resolution detailing the need to address the <br />realignment of Kelly Drive due to anticipated timelines for construction in and around <br />the Community College and the growing pedestrian traffic in the area. The County <br />requested that the City adopt a similar resolution. <br />X. Kiwanis Children's Park <br />County Manager John Crumpton stated that the County is getting ready to begin <br />renovations at Kiwanis Children's Park. This project will consist of two phases. <br />Phase II will include relocation of the bathhouse and shelter. Because of the DOT <br />project to alter the intersection that borders the park, the planned modifications to <br />the greenway trail will be delayed until DOT's project is complete in order to prevent <br />any avoidable expenses while the roadway is under construction. <br />XI. Raleigh Executive Jetport <br />Construction of the new terminal building is nearing completion. A dedication <br />ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. for community <br />leaders. <br />XII. Depot Park Renovation <br />A renovation is planned to restore the depot back to its original luster and to update the <br />interior of the depot for a visitor's center. Fundraising plans are currently underway to <br />assist with the renovations. A kick off will take place with a dinner being held on October <br />17th. Tickets for the event are $50.00 each. <br />XIII. Rural Energization Conference <br />Sanford has been chosen as the site to host the Rural Energization Conference, which <br />will welcome 268 developers to the area. The community, TDA, EDP, DSI, and SAGA <br />are working with conference organizers to host the conference. Mayor Mann requested <br />local government sponsorship of the costs. <br />XIV. Mexico Sister City <br />Mayor Mann stated that the City of Sanford is the first City in the triangle to have a <br />sister city in Mexico. He noted the need to have a sister city in Mexico is important due <br />to 20% of Sanford's population being Latino. The City will welcome officials from Mexico <br />and will host a Latino festival at the Mann Center. <br />XV. Census <br />Commissioner Darlymple is working to organize a census committee by October. She <br />emphasized the importance of the census based on the consequences that could result <br />from having an undercount. <br />The meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m. <br />P a g c 314 <br />