By NICK BUDD
Hays Post

Hays city commissioners will discuss revising the city’s Community Improvement District policy at their Tuesday night work session.

The discussion was prompted by the commission’s approval of a CID at the Hays Mall, which does not include any capital from the mall developers for the project. One idea on the table is to limit the amount of money, by percentage, that a developer or owner can be compensated by a district. CIDs currently can be used for expenses greater than $250,000 in order to promote economic development or tourism within the city.

Commissioners also will discuss awarding a construction bid for the 13th Street project to APAC Inc. for $2.07 million. The recommended bid includes reconstructing the full width of the street including renovated water and storm sewer upgrades. Staff will also recommend commissioners add brick crosswalks as an alternate which is included in the recommended bid. The commission has an option to add other alternates, which include brick pavers, decorative lighting and a monument base for an increased price.

The commission will also talk about future street projects for the rest of 2015 and 2016. Ideas for future projects include reconstructing and restriping several sections of 27th Street, including 27th to 41st, Sherman to Canterbury, and Englewood to Hall Street. The Seventh Street overlay and chip-seal project also will be discussed.

The commission will also consider awarding a 2015 Street Maintenance bid for several projects at a total cost of approximately $459,000.

The meeting date, normally Thursday, was changed due to this week’s Hays Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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