The City Council in Walnut met Thursday evening. City Clerk Terri Abel reports one of the matters they discussed was with regard to the Streetscape and Fascade Projects. The Fascade project is 100-percent complete, all the storefronts are finished, which brings a new look to the downtown area, for a “New, old look.”

She said as far as the Streetscape is concerned, progress was made in the form of concrete being poured to replace the gravel sidewalks. The streetlights have yet to be installed and trees left to planted and other amenities taken care of, but overall, she says “We’re progressing.”

Abell said also the Council acted on certain street closings for the September 16^th and 17^th Walnut Antique Fall Festival. They include: Antique City Drive, from Pearl Street to Summit Street; Highland Street, both east and westbound, from Antique City Drive to the alley. The streets will be closed effective 6-p.m. Friday, Sept. 16^th and reopen Sunday evening the 17^th.

And, the Walnut City Council discussed the issue of Animal Control. Abel said they briefly talked about requiring a certificate of insurance for all dog owners, but they opted not to do so, and therefore there is no change to the ordinance.