Plans are coming together for the new Argos Downtown Square. The project will bring a performance stage, restrooms, and other landscaping features to the former Speedway site at Michigan and Walnut. The town council Wednesday agreed to let the redevelopment commission proceed with buying the necessary property.
Town Attorney Derek Jones explained that Argos has had an option agreement with Speedway for the past year. Now that the project’s grant funding has come through as part of Marshall County Crossroads’ Stellar Community Designation, the redevelopment commission has agreed to move ahead with the purchase. But Jones also wanted council members’ approval, since they’re the ones who ultimately have to pay for it. The town council agreed to let Jones send a letter letting Speedway know that the town plans to exercise its option and close on the property.
It was also reported Wednesday that bids have been received to build the Downtown Square. They’ll be reviewed by the Troyer Group, before the town makes a decision.
