Council votes to demolish the ice house at 91 Riverside Drive, approves food trucks in Biltmore village and more at the first meeting of 2013. (photo by Max Cooper)
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LIVE: Twitter coverage of Jan. 8 Asheville City Council meeting
Tonight’s packed Asheville City Council meeting agenda includes a decision about what happens to a dilapidated building in the River Arts District, the fate of food trucks in Biltmore village, the word on amending the outdoor speakers ban and much more. The meeting starts at 5 p.m. Follow along with live Twitter coverage in this post.
Asheville City Council preview: Ice ice baby
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, members of Asheville City Council will stop, collaborate and listen to decide the destiny of a dilapidated building in the River Arts District, the fate of food trucks in Biltmore Village and the word on amending the outdoor speakers ban at restaurants downtown and in the River Arts District. (Photo of the ice-house property by Bill Rhodes from 2012.)
Asheville Tea Party sets gun raffle for Jan. 5 at disputed local gun show
Amid an emerging dispute over allowing gun shows on city property, the Asheville Tea Party will draw the winning raffle tickets for its controversial “Great Gun Giveaway” fundraiser Jan. 5 in the parking lot of the WNC Agricultural Center during the Land of Sky Gun and Knife Show.
Let’s speculate about the 2013 city elections
While national media are already going about the ritual of speculating about the 2016 Presidential elections, it’s not too early for Ashevilleans to start discussing who might run in the 2013 city elections — with the mayorship and three Asheville City Council seats up — and what they’ll fight about.
Drive-thrus could accompany Harris Teeter on Merrimon Avenue
Asheville City Council will discuss the Harris Teeter developer’s request for zoning changes on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Changes could include the addition of two drive-thru establishments on the property located at the intersection of Merrimon Avenue and Chestnut Street.
Pub cycles, BID boards, and more: a roundup from Asheville City Council’s Dec. 11 meeting
While the continuing struggle over the fate of the city of Asheville’s water system was the evening’s main issue, Asheville City Council had plenty of other topics to tackle at last night’s session.
Asheville City Council reaffirms opposition to state-forced water merger, strengthens easement
Asheville City Council finally heard long-awaited reports on a possible water system merger today. Council also reaffirmed its unanimous opposition to the state legislature forcing the issue and strengthened the conservation easement on the local watershed.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Dec. 11 Asheville City Council meeting
It’s going to be a busy night (and afternoon) at Asheville City Council, as it considers a long-awaited report on a possible merger of the city’s water system, board members for the Business Improvement District, and, of course, the “pub cycle.” Follow all the goings-on with our live Twitter coverage.
Asheville City Council preview: After the report
Before the Dec. 11 Asheville City Council meeting, staff will present a long-awaited report on a possible merger of the city’s water system. The agenda also has plenty to consider, including the appointment of a board for the downtown Business Improvement District, tougher conservation easement rules for the watershed and a trolley bicycle service.
“Defend our Water” rally this evening
Opponents of the state legislature forcing Asheville’s water system into a merger with the Metropolitan Sewerage District are rallying downtown this evening.
Asheville City Council Dec. 7 retreat cancelled
***UPDATED 2:37 p.m. Dec. 5: the retreat has been cancelled.*** Asheville City Council’s retreat this Friday will focus on relations with state and county legislators.
MSD planning committee endorses compensation for city in proposed water merger
A proposed compensation settlement of $57 million by the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County for the proposed Asheville water system merger was officially endorsed on Friday by the MSD board’s planning committee, and moves to the full board on December 12.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Nov. 27 Asheville City Council meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of the Nov. 27 Asheville City Council meeting
Asheville City Council preview: rising tides
After the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping frenzies, the city’s own august governing body is back at it on Nov. 27, as Asheville City Council discusses a possible water-system merger, greenway development, and more.
OPINION: Fighting over Asheville’s nightlife — what’s behind disputes over noise
Asheville City Council’s recent passage of stricter noise rules isn’t the first fight over the city’s growing nightlife, and it won’t be the last.
Council passes stricter noise rules, bonus for city workers
At a relatively short meeting tonight, Asheville City Council signed off on stricter noise rules and a one-time $650 bonus for city employees. Photo by Max Cooper.
LIVE: Twitter coverage of the Nov. 13 Asheville City Council meeting
Follow live Twitter coverage of the Asheville City Council Nov. 13 meeting, including a vote on stricter noise rules, one-time bonuses for city employees, and an update on the possible water system merger.
Asheville City Council preview: the quest for a quiet city
A stricter noise ordinance is before Asheville City Council tonight, along with a one-time bonus for city employees and an update on the proposal to merge the city’s water system with the Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Silence is golden: Asheville City Council considers stricter noise rules
Next Tuesday, Nov. 13, Asheville City Council will vote on making the city’s noise ordinance more restrictive. The new rules add shouting, yelling and parties to the list of activities that can result in a citation.
Impact study of potential water/MSD merger set for release
Release of a draft economic-impact study of the potential merger of the Asheville water system with the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County is expected next week.