Highland Heights City Council met Tuesday night, where the city heard the next phase of the greenspace study, swore in a new police officer, and awarded a citizen the Good Neighbor award.
Greenspace Study
The next phase of the greenspace study, outlined in a recently passed resolution, will add several new elements as part of the city’s ongoing greenspace study project, including:
- Pavers with turf in between
- Bocce ball court
- Fire pit gathering area
- Hillside play
- Games grove
- Picnic grove
- Hammock grove
The new addition would “essentially bring to conclusion the first phase of the project,” City Administrator Michael Giffen said.
Giffen says he’s excited to see how this upcoming phase will enhance the experience for residents in the city’s park.
“Completing the first phase of this project is exciting because it shows the city’s commitment to the project, from master plan concepts just a few years ago, to seeing the plans come to fruition,” he said. “It’s been a fun project to work on, and we are excited to continue the planning for the remaining three phases in the future.”
Highland Heights Police Department Welcomes New Officer
Audrey Rowland, an NKU student set to graduate this May, was sworn in Tuesday night as a police officer with the Highland Heights Police Department, taking her oath before a packed audience.
City Presents Good Neighbor Award to Resident Steve Crawford
Highland Heights resident Steve Crawford received the city’s Good Neighbor Award, an honor recognizing residents who help make the community a warm and welcoming place through their kindness and service.
Crawford has been a strong advocate for the city, serving as a dedicated volunteer on the planning and zoning committee.
“I think it’s necessary before [Crawford] leaves [the meeting] that he knows how instrumental he has been, at least in the time that I’ve been with the city,” said councilmember Rene Heinrich. “I wouldn’t be on council if it wasn’t for Steve.”