During a recent council meeting, members raised concerns regarding a notable increase in pedestrian crashes, which jumped from five incidents in previous years to ten this year. A council member inquired about potential contributing factors, prompting a response from the lieutenant who acknowledged the rise but stated that there were no specific reasons identified for the increase. He mentioned ongoing collaboration with the state Department of Transportation to enhance safety measures, including the implementation of crosswalks with longer stop times.

The meeting also included the approval of minutes from two previous sessions, with council members unanimously voting in favor. Public comments were invited, but initially, no attendees expressed concerns. However, Michael Crainer sought clarification on an upcoming ordinance regarding solar panel variances, which was confirmed to be on the agenda for later discussion.

The meeting concluded with the council transitioning to reports from staff, highlighting ongoing efforts to address community safety and infrastructure improvements.