Resident Urges City Council Action on Pothole Crisis in Neighborhood Streets

The Planning Commission meeting held on August 28, 2025, in Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado, addressed various community concerns, with a notable focus on public infrastructure issues, particularly street maintenance.

During the meeting, a resident raised urgent concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of local streets, specifically highlighting potholes and crumbling curbs that have led to vehicle damage. The resident expressed frustration over previous attempts to communicate these issues to the public works department, stating that their concerns had not been adequately addressed.

In response, a commission member clarified that the Planning Commission does not have the authority to handle public comments on issues not listed on the agenda. They encouraged the resident to bring these concerns directly to the city council meetings, where there is a designated time for public comments. This approach aims to ensure that elected officials are made aware of such pressing community issues, which can then be directed to the appropriate staff for further investigation.

The commission member acknowledged the challenges faced by the public works department, citing budget constraints and limited manpower as significant barriers to addressing the resident's concerns. They offered to facilitate communication by suggesting the resident leave their contact information for follow-up from public works.

The meeting underscored the ongoing challenges in maintaining public infrastructure and the importance of community engagement in addressing these issues. Residents are encouraged to utilize city council meetings to voice their concerns, ensuring that their needs are heard and considered in future planning and budget discussions.