The Sidney City Council was updated on the progression of September’s two-day air show by Alan Seigfreid, a member of the airport board, during Monday’s meeting.

He said the show, set for Sept. 26 and 27, has at least six more acts than before as the event continues to grow each year.

“We have a real spectacular show for two days,” he said. “I think it probably could be one of the finest air shows ever put on by a small community of this size.” Seigfreid credited the task force for its work and the community for its generous donations that have already been paid for. In other business during Monday’s meeting:

• Seigfreid asked council members to help deal with traffic issues on a street where there has been increased traffic flow from large trucks and trailers.

The vehicles turn on 14th Street S.W., apparently under the belief they’re on their way to Circle. These vehicles have been destroying property, running over wheat fields, as they turn around to head back to the Central Avenue intersection.

“Somebody can get hurt,” Seigfreid said, and he suggested installing a sign to direct traffic off the road. Mayor Bret Smelser said the city will contact the Department of Transportation.

• A public meeting to discuss Central Avenue is set for July 20 at 6 p.m. with the location to be announced later.

• Smelser reported the city received several phone calls from residents thanking the Sidney Public Works department and Sidney Police Department for their help after the June 30 storm.

• Council members passed four resolutions including: transferring the tree removal fund cash and street maintenance fund cash to the gas tax fund cash; closing the Sidney swimming pool fund and transferring it to the Sidney general fund; ratifying and approving the new schedule for city/county planning activities; and approving the purchase of real property from the Halvorsons.

• Chief of Police Frank DiFonzo told council the number of juvenile arrests for the first six months were up 14 percent over last year. The total number of calls for assistance was also up 15 percent over last year.

• Public Works director Terry Meldahl said there were three water breaks from the week before, all on the same lines on Second Street S.E. and Second Avenue S.W. The city has had previous problems at these areas before. The 90-year-old cast iron lines, he said, need to be replaced to prevent further breaks.

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