Residents press council over unfinished Gilbertville Road sidewalks
Summary
Multiple residents at the May 12 meeting urged the council to address an unfinished Gilbertville Road project, raising complaints about sidewalks, yard restoration and e-bike use. Speakers asked for clearer timelines and remedial action.
At the public-comment portion of the May 12 meeting several residents spoke about the incomplete Gilbertville Road project, repeatedly urging the council to address sidewalks and yard restoration. Tim Ratchford asked questions about the Gilbertville and Lafayette Road projects and whether Council/Mayor discussion items were information-only or required action. Ron Pint said he had "yet to hear of any person who likes the sidewalks on Gilbertville Rd," signaling broad dissatisfaction among nearby residents.
Other residents raised related concerns: David Galbraith criticized sidewalks, city employees and Christmas lighting; Randy Cook complained about the incomplete project and about E-bikes operating on sidewalks; Ron Lundy and Pam Ratchford reiterated complaints about the unfinished work; and Bob Hertges asked how long erosion-control waddles must remain in yards. Council members acknowledged the concerns but did not record a formal remedy or timeline during the meeting.
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