The council meeting also addressed community concerns, notably from April Stevenson Kender, president of the Maple Run Homeowners Association, who highlighted several issues affecting Saddlebrook Drive. Kender advocated for the replacement of a “dead end” sign with a “no throughway” sign to avoid negative connotations. She also raised safety concerns regarding the stop line positioning at a local intersection. Additionally, Kender expressed frustration over last year’s road resurfacing, which she claims was mishandled, leading to uneven surfaces and water accumulation.

Another major topic was the council’s approval of a supplementary appropriation of $800,000 for the closure of a sanitary landfill, with $760,000 to be financed through bonds. This initiative underscores the city’s efforts to address environmental concerns and improve public health.

The council also introduced several ordinances for first reading, including one that authorizes the acquisition of a utility easement by condemnation and another that imposes no parking restrictions along Riverside Drive and Marsh River Parkway. Additionally, a proposed ordinance seeks to increase fees for reviewing and administering development applications.

A notable personnel appointment was confirmed as Dennis Coons was ratified as the Director of Municipal Utilities. The council expressed confidence in Coons’ capabilities and his longstanding service to the city, looking forward to his leadership in managing the city’s utilities.