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Estimates for a new fence and entryway are between $30,000 to $80,000, depending on the extent of materials. Some of the cost will come from the city budget, but a committee of citizens is raising supplemental funds. About $2,500 has been raised so far. Collector pieces of the old fence brought in $1,500 of that sum, Mayor Eleanor Stackus said.

City commissioners met on Jan. 9. Construction standards are being reviewed for eventual adoption. The standards will provide consistent construction methods and materials for use in all future projects. The finalized standards will be used by the city, private developers and individuals. Changes to the standards requested by project managers will be considered, however.

The construction standards will include guides for the designs of driveways, streets, sidewalks, site grading and storm sewers. Commissioners also discussed options for cable franchises other than Charter Communications. City Manager Michael Cain reported the city has a non-exclusive agreement to use Charter in exchange for use of city roadways. Cain said there is nothing prohibiting AT&T or others from entering the market area, but so far they havenÕt done so.

Commissioners also approved several appointments. Tom Neidhamer and George Ellwanger were appointed to the city planning commission. Ray Guzniczak and Robert Alger were appointed to the Main Street Board.

The next regular commission meeting is at noon, Tuesday, Jan. 23, at city hall.