Speed limits on Kinmundy city streets will remain unchanged. The City Council went into further discussion on changing the current speed limit from 30 miles-per-hour to 25 miles-per-hour at Thursday's City Council meeting. Mayor James Mulvaney told the council that he had reservation on the matter, saying it's difficult to enforce a 30 mile-per-hour speed limit, much less a 25 mile-per-hour speed limit. He says he has feedback from the community, saying the citizens do not want the speed limit lowered. "In the 20-years I have been on the Council, I've probably had more feedback from the community on this particular item than anything, and they're like if you're driving over the 30, write us a ticket. That's their thoughts, and one person said that. Just pay attention to your own driving", said Mulvaney. Mulvaney also says if the speed limit was changed, then more things would have to be done, such as installing new speed limit signs all over town. The Council agreed that the speed limit needs to be enforced more in town. The police would need to use discretion in issuing a citation, whether it's a warning or a violation. Mulvaney believes when the word gets out that the police are cracking down on speeding, then people will start slowing down when in town. The Council approved to block 3rd and Monroe Street for the Kinmundy Community Sale/Auction on Saturday, March 20th. The auction is sponsored by Baylis Auction Service. 3rd and Monroe would be blocked from in front of the Kinmundy Community Center to the Kinmundy Christian Church, with access to the post office. The Council approved a motion to allow $200 to be used from the general fund to be used for advertising for the Kinmundy Thunderbird Festival on July 13th and 14th. So far the festival will feature local food vendors, children activities, and a possible flea market. The Council has been discussing having a dance on the night of the 13th for the community as well. - http://goo.gl/aXQLF
