July 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member Jennie Robinson
July 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member Jennie Robinson
Huntsville City Council • District 3                                                                            July 2025
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Ditto Landing Groundbreaking
Council Member Jennie Robinson was honored to join Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick, whose district overlaps with District 3, and other officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Ditto Landing event center. The facility, at the old State Docks, will overlook the Tennessee River and expand recreational opportunities in Huntsville. The project will largely be funded by the Madison County Commission while the City of Huntsville will contribute and make infrastructure investments.
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Big Plans for Big Spring Park
As demolition of the former City Hall building nears completion, the Planning Commission approved final plans for the expansion of Big Spring Park that will capture the site where City Hall once stood. The project reimagines the site at 308 Fountain Circle as a dynamic public greenspace, adding approximately 2.4 acres to the park. Planned features include a multi-terraced plaza, a central pavilion for hosting events, a children’s playground and enhanced ADA access.
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Historic Huntsville Depot Master Plan
Offer your insight as the City seeks public input in developing a master plan for the Historic Huntsville Depot and surrounding grounds, which includes the popular Roundhouse. Complete the online survey and attend public listening sessions on Tuesday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m., and Wednesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at The Roundhouse, 398 Monroe St. NW
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Huntsville Police Honors Life-Saving Hero
Deputy Chief Scott Hudson presented a life-saving medal to Investigator Scot Northcutt at the June 26 Council meeting. The live-saving incident occurred on Feb. 18, when Northcutt came upon a serious crash at Pulaski Pike and Mallory Avenue. Northcutt pulled a Huntsville police officer, whose uniform was on fire, from a burning car and rolled him to the ground to extinguish the flames. Northcutt also used his body to shield the officer as the vehicle became fully engulfed, resulting in parts of Northcutt’s jacket melting from the heat. 
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Drive Safe with Summer Slowdown
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is promoting safe driving this summer with “Summer Slowdown” to encourage drivers to be aware of their speed when driving around town. The campaign runs through Aug. 12 and seeks to curb dangerous driving habits and reduce crashes through a combination of education and enforcement. HPD said excessive speed is a common thread in fatal traffic accidents in Huntsville. So slow down this summer and stay safe.
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Alligator Safety: Keep Your Distance
Alligators are becoming familiar neighbors in District 3, just like other wildlife. Experts say the best way to avoid an encounter with an alligator is to simply stay away from them. Most importantly, don’t feed them. There have been no reports of alligators attacking or harming people in Huntsville. Alligators have been sighted in the Haysland Road area as well as Aldridge Creek. 
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Celebrating Historic Huntsville Foundation Award
Council Member Robinson honored the Historic Huntsville Foundation (HHF) with a Council resolution at the June 12 meeting, recognizing HHF for receiving the distinguished James Ray Kuykendall Historical Society Award. “Receipt of this award not only reflects the hard work and passion of the Foundation’s members, staff, and volunteers, but also brings great pride and distinction to the City of Huntsville and the greater historical community,” the resolution said. Donna Castellano, executive director of HHF, accepted the resolution.
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Road Resurfacing in District 3
The City Council recently approved contracts for the second and third phases of the 2025 fiscal year road resurfacing budget. About 100 neighborhood roads throughout the city are included in the improvement projects. Some of the roads included in District 3 include:
  • Hobbs Road between Chaney Thompson Road and Bailey Cove Road
  • Byrd Spring Road between Memorial Parkway and Peacock Drive
  • Forrest Heights Drive between Hickory Hill Lane and Willow Hills Drive
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Hays Farm parkruns Off to Fast Start
The first three Hays Farm parkruns, held last month, were big successes and revealed community enthusiasm for the runs to continue. About 200 people participated in the three events. A parkrun, according to its website, is a free community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. It’s a 5k and takes place each Saturday morning at locations across the country. Click here for more information.
COMING UP
July 4: Independence Day, Municipal Offices Closed
July 9: Zoning Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Huntsville City Hall
July 10: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
July 14: Huntsville Historical Preservation Commission Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
July 15: Historic Huntsville Depot Public Input Meeting I, 5-7 p.m., The Roundhouse, 398 Monroe St.
July 16: Subdivision Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Huntsville City Hall
July 16: Historic Huntsville Depot Public Input Meeting II, 10 a.m. to noon, The Roundhouse, 398 Monroe St.
July 18: City Council Work Session, 1 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
July 22: Planning Commission Meeting, 5 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
July 24: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
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