Archive: May 2020

City to provide resources for outdoor seating

Posted May 29, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Restaurants can be open at 33% capacity for inside seating at this time. Outdoor seating is permitted and does not count towards the 33% capacity. Restaurants can expand outdoor seating to their parking lots and grassed areas of their property or if given permission by their property owner. If you do not have tables and chairs for outdoor seating, please call City Hall at 606-784-8505 to request tables and chairs. The City will be loaning tables and chairs for this purpose.   If you plan to add additional outdoor seating beyond normal, please make the City Planner aware of these changes. Any alcohol that is… Read More

Spring 2020 Sports Canceled

Posted May 29, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the spring 2020 sports season is canceled. This includes baseball, softball, coaches pitch and t-ball. The City has made this difficult decision to protect the best interest of our league players, families and volunteers. The City Summer Day Camp Program will not take place this summer. The Sheltowee Falls Splash Pad will be closed during 2020.  After reviewing the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and restrictions there are too many unknowns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to hold this season and events while ensuring safety for everyone involved.     A refund will be issued to all registered players. Read More

City of Morehead Special Meeting of Board of City Council

Posted May 10, 2020

May 11, 2020, 6 p.m.via Zoom/Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/cityofmoreheadky/ Call to OrderPledge of AllegianceAttendanceMinutes of Previous Meeting: April 13, 2020Mayor’s ReportDowntown Morehead Redevelopment TIF District Special Fund Board and DevelopersMorehead-Rowan County Chamber of CommerceMorehead-Rowan County Tourism, Morehead Conference Center and Rowan County Arts CenterFuture Growth/Development/Projects for The CityRatification of Payment of Monthly Bills/StatementsGeneral Business AgendaNew BusinessRevised Municipal Road Aid Cooperative Program Agreement and Resolution1st Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Morehead, Ky Authorizing the Issuance of City of Morehead, Ky General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A in the Approximate Aggregate Principal Amount of $7,750,000 for the Purpose of Financing… Read More

Three new cases of COVID-19 reported in Rowan County

Posted May 9, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Today, three new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Morehead and Rowan County. The latest cases bring Rowan county’s total to six, two of which have recovered. The patients are self-isolating currently. Additional information regarding these individuals will not be released out of respect and compliance with medical privacy law.    As previously stated, additional cases are to be expected with the expansion of testing. The county and city are prepared and working with St. Claire Medical Center to provide support to positive cases. The low number of positive cases continues to represent a promising metric with Morehead and Rowan County’s relative population taken into consideration. We have been able to keep this number so low due to… Read More

Third positive case of COVID-19 reported in Rowan County

Posted May 6, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Today, one new case of COVID-19 has been reported in Morehead and Rowan County. This case is the first confirmed within city limits. The latest case brings Rowan county’s total to three, two of which have recovered so far. Additional information regarding this individual will not be released out of respect for them and compliance with medical privacy law.    As previously stated, additional cases are to be expected and both the county and city are prepared. The low number of positive cases represents a promising metric with Morehead and Rowan County’s relative population taken into consideration. We have been able to keep this… Read More

Rodburn Park open to foot traffic

Posted May 4, 2020

MOREHEAD, Ky. — Rodburn Park will open to the public effective May 4, 2020. The picnic shelter will remain closed until further notice. Please practice social distancing while in the park area. Do not gather in large groups. Please stay six feet away from people in the park that are not visiting with you and your group. If large groups gather in this park the City of Morehead will need to close the park again. Private reservations for gatherings at Rodburn Park and other picnic areas will remain closed until further notice. For specific questions about Parks and Recreation, please call 606-784-8686.   For more information about COVID-19 in our community,… Read More