Options are being discussed to improve Cherryvale's curb appeal.

At last night's city council meeting, an open discussion took place regarding the city's list of uninhabitable homes. City Administrator Jonathan Booe says the city has been working to tear down a few houses each year that are beyond repair. Council members discussed options to prioritize demolition and whether to focus on buildings downtown or focus first on the neighborhoods. No action was taken on the matter.

In other business, the council approved an upgrade to their public works software that also adds a feature where the city can directly text or email residents if they opt-in. The new feature will cost around $2,000 a year, and that combined with the software upgrade and training was approved for $14,512.