Foley City Council to Vote on Downtown Streetscape Design Funding

OBA Staff • March 17, 2025

Plan includes better sidewalk lighting and landscaping

Foley City Hall

Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The Foley City Council is set to discuss and vote on a number of resolutions at its meeting tonight. One of the most items on the agenda involves allocating additional funds for professional services related to the Downtown Residential Streetscape Conceptual Design.


The proposed funding aims to further refine plans that will shape the future of Foley’s downtown area, enhancing pedestrian accessibility, beautification, and overall infrastructure improvements. The project, led by consultant Christian Preus, is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to create a more walkable and aesthetically appealing downtown district.


City officials have been working on this initiative as part of a broader strategy to attract more businesses and residents to the downtown area. The additional funds being considered would allow for further design enhancements, including improved sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, and traffic flow adjustments. If approved, the next steps would involve finalizing the design before moving into implementation phases.

The discussion comes as Foley continues to experience growth, with an increasing number of residents and visitors enjoying the city's downtown offerings. City leaders see the streetscape improvements as a crucial step in ensuring the area remains vibrant and accommodating to future development.


Other Items on the Agenda:

  • Ordinances

  • Establishing the polling place for the 2025 Foley Municipal Election.
  • Declaring certain real property surplus and authorizing its transfer.


  • Resolutions & Other Business

  • Approval of a restaurant retail liquor license for Cheeseburger Randy’s.
  • Silver sponsorship for the Alabama Tourism Bash on April 22, 2025.
  • Purchase approval of a 2025 CAT 320 Excavator for the Street Department.
  • Budget transfer within the Street Department.
  • Appointing voting delegates for the ALM Annual Business Session.
  • Waiving fees for the use of Heritage Park for a community fundraiser.
  • City assistance for the 2025 Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival.
  • Pay classification adjustments for the Police and Street Departments.
  • Adoption of 3D printing rules and procedures for the library.
  • Approval of monthly bid awards.
  • Approval of revised municipal airport standards.
  • Purchase of a sub-compact tractor for the Nature Parks Department.
  • Appointment of Misty Garza and Amanda Griffiths to the Revitalization and Beautification Advisory Board.


The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Foley City Council Chambers, located at 407 E. Laurel Avenue. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions during the public comment period.

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