To improve a public street that is currently in “poor condition,” the city of St. Charles is investing $130,000 in roadwork.

Developer Geneva Heights LLC is seeking city approval to expand buildable lots at 885 Geneva Road. As more traffic is expected in the area, the city is looking to improve the Keller Place roadway.

Keller Place is right off Geneva Road, which runs along the Fox River.

Keller “was not originally constructed to city standards and historically was not heavily used,” according to city documents.

However, the city said properties on both sides of the street have seen redevelopment proposals over recent years. The improvements will help the roadway “meet standards appropriate for its anticipated use,” according to the city.

Geneva Heights LLC has agreed to construct the road improvements with the city later reimbursing the $130,000 in costs. The agreement is still subject to full City Council approval.

Geneva Heights LLC is also rehabilitating the historic Barry House next to the Baker Memorial Methodist Church.