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- Approval of minutes from the Sept. 8 regular meeting: Motion moved and seconded; approved by roll call.

- Triangle Park nativity display (agenda item 4a): Motion to approve use from Dec. 6 to Jan. 10; motion passed by roll call (majority approval; mayor recorded a dissenting vote during the roll call).

- Boy Scout Troop 711 geocache (agenda item 4c): Motion to approve Troop 711's request to place a geocache downtown for a merit-badge activity; approved by roll call.

- Zindel Park wedding (agenda item 4d): Motion to approve use of Zindel Park for a small wedding on Sept. 8, 2026; approved by roll call.

- Solicitation for Haven student food pantry (agenda item 4e): Motion to permit solicitation at the intersection near Dunkin' Donuts on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., contingent on police chief review; motion approved by roll call.

- Appointment of Berkheimer as collector for Local Services Tax (LST) and related implementing resolution(s) (agenda item 5a): Council adopted implementing resolutions to appoint Berkheimer as LST collector as previously authorized in July; motion passed by roll call.

- Adoption of related Berkheimer resolutions for Business Privilege Tax (agenda item 5b): Council adopted the implementing resolution for the business privilege tax collection agreement with Berkheimer; motion passed by roll call.

- 2025 CDBG administration fee included in application (informational; no formal action required for contracting at this meeting). The application includes $46,000 in administration fees as presented by staff.

- Destination Lock Haven three-year campus check-in (agenda item 5d): Motion to accept the campus check-in and add its five goals to planning materials; approved by roll call.

- Resolution 2025-41, Active Transportation Plan (agenda item 5b): Motion to adopt the Active Transportation Plan (Resolution 2025-41); approved by roll call.

- Memorandum of agreement with The Nature Conservancy for forest stewardship coordination (agenda item 6a): Motion to approve the memorandum of agreement; approved by roll call.

- Informational notices presented: distribution to Volunteer Fire Relief Association ($38,030.34) and state pension aid ($376,563.58); remediation application filed for 377 East Main Street; no votes required on informational notices.

Where the transcript records a roll-call exchange, this summary notes that the motion carried; where the transcript recorded individual \"yes\" or \"no\" responses those are reflected. If the transcript did not identify a specific mover or seconder by name, the summary lists the motion text and outcome as recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lock Haven City Council 2025.09.22","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions taken by Lock Haven City Council on Sept. 22, including appointments of tax collection agent for local services and business privilege taxes, adoption of plans and approvals of park and solicitation requests.","taxTitle","Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71833,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466863,"Council hears 2026 budget preview and water fund concerns including aging meters and filtration costs",347,2902000,3249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0&start=2902&end=3249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0/thumbnail_2902000.jpg","/articles/6466863/Lock-Haven/Clinton-County/Pennsylvania/Council-hears-2026-budget-preview-and-water-fund-concerns-including-aging-meters-and-filtration-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466863-df8961049de6f6d07f72dd03a3eb6421/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140289&Signature=Uyze8xhdrtCUemAB13nkW2GYKG7msqmo8VeqcN1Ru2KpabEX0QACxsuC3MCAKsAQLB~vGj5N-8tjBMV8M4lL3vasSw~Sj43aLvrnQc~aHEYMMrtMqc~nojZeY39YpRoj9HThRK~nch385fKGtfGWvVczSefy6ns6-CRxRtsRDOfgjeXyXTAUTJdHrYpj2YyOshzOp1f6Zdz-KiTTAl58vcNozGxSOqxbH~USFB2YZP79dt~lYbn2OepW~nU1HwQwF9a38E-pMG8Hdt-h0eD~poc2pI2aY-wovlbOWmBmfTRIGfDa3Kuz~Va9XNDjCn9YBsl5JqJD0ZSp4LArp1TabA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Sept. 22 meeting, Lock Haven City staff presented an early preview of the 2026 budget, focusing on the water fund and several large cost pressures that will affect next year's spending.

Staff said the major uncertainties include the yet-to-be-determined cost to supply untreated raw water to the Central/County filtration authority, ongoing wage and benefit estimates, and a set of aging meters on large accounts. The presentation noted 12 meters at one subservice (referred to as \"first quality\" in the presentation) with eight older than 20 years; citywide, some large meters are 43 and 39 years old. Staff estimated replacement-meter costs at roughly $106,000 (meter hardware only) and said installation estimates are pending procurement discussions with the city's engineering firm.

Staff described how a per-meter surcharge approved through a Public Utility Commission (PUC) action (roughly $9 per household per quarter in illustrative numbers discussed at the meeting) would be used to segregate revenue for debt service on past projects. City staff said the water fund currently shows limited unrestricted balance and that the filtration authority payment could be in the magnitude of hundreds of thousands of dollars (staff stated that the current remaining balance in the presented budget was about $151,000 and that treatment costs could be closer to $900,000), meaning the council will likely need to reallocate expenses, identify other revenue or use reserve/loan proceeds.

Staff noted the city had previously provided a loan to the water fund and that repayments with interest are scheduled to start next year, which will affect the fund's cash flow. Council members asked clarifying questions and staff scheduled a fuller budget discussion at the council's first October meeting, with the sewer fund review to follow the same month.

Several informational notices were also presented: state aid for pension plans received ($376,563.58), a pass-through payment to the Volunteer Fire Relief Association ($38,030.34) had been forwarded, and an application for remediation at 377 East Main Street had been filed (staff alerted council as a courtesy).","Staff previewed the proposed 2026 budget and raised concerns about aging water meters, allocation of filtration-authority costs and a projected shortfall that will require trade-offs or alternative funding; council will review fuller budget details at the October meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466865,"Council approves park and event requests including nativity display and Boy Scout geocache; solicitation approved pending police review",486,108000,594000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0&start=108&end=594","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0/thumbnail_108000.jpg","/articles/6466865/Lock-Haven/Clinton-County/Pennsylvania/Council-approves-park-and-event-requests-including-nativity-display-and-Boy-Scout-geocache-solicitation-approved-pending-police-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466865-fe0612d88bab92db7a3c5354fd912d61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140289&Signature=GKzK45lWniYmx~pNYY8zMmWkmp4rdBzNyVefaK02vhuDIShDd53wWWWGHsp-zWT0xPk8QBaQHVSzTDOqRLXLCuOSefGSKP-QVhSUb2IuCHs3OiUbEW7U2k0sgzCMJOuckdr7zbzOBFz8RVRAXGPHxboR8Sr2L~Wyv-I4JG7Iz3dyPZAr0s-TmNysBq~vILpu-bWI3k30rtRT6BvNPBcRojK0ZnkwpO90DkG5H4JHaY5L~rm6KzDvwhi~uA7ICrzQ4NOO9VWFObfycyJ4cyQiwo9OIQ7Aj6pLAKVZlm3Yu~JlbJAlTnyCzOIgJTMYPx~42j9CnoEoKLHatwyT7mHgmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lock Haven City Council on Sept. 22 considered several requests to use city property and for solicitation permits and approved them by roll call.

Triangle Park nativity display: A resident speaker described the religious and community significance of a nativity scene and asked for permission to display it in Triangle Park. Council discussed the requested timeframe and alternatives; members suggested a shorter display period to balance concerns from multiple faith traditions and public use of the park. A motion to approve the use of Triangle Park for a nativity scene from Dec. 6 to Jan. 10 was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.

Boy Scout geocache: Brenda Geier, identified as the committee chair for Boy Scout Troop 711, asked permission for the troop to place a geocache downtown to support a merit-badge activity; she said the troop would provide the exact coordinates privately and would avoid disruptive locations. Council member comment noted existing geocaches around the city and expressed support. A motion to approve the troop's geocache was moved and passed by roll call.

Zindel Park wedding: A request to use Zindel Park for a small wedding ceremony on Sept. 8, 2026 was presented; staff said organizers would complete required paperwork and follow rules. Council voted to approve the request.

Solicitation for student food pantry (Haven covered): Commonwealth University's student food pantry sought permission to solicit donations at the intersection near Dunkin's on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Council members raised safety concerns about the busy intersection and vehicle/ebike traffic and asked for the police chief's input. The council approved the solicitation request contingent on the police chief's review and any recommended restrictions; staff said the chief would review the plan before the event.

For each approved use, council required organizers to follow city rules and to coordinate with staff on exact placement, insurance and paperwork where applicable.","Lock Haven City Council approved multiple public-use requests: a Triangle Park nativity display from Dec. 6 to Jan. 10; Boy Scout Troop 711's downtown geocache request; a Zindel Park wedding for Sept. 8, 2026; and a solicitation request for a student food pantry contingent on police-chief review.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466866,"City staff outlines $46,000 CDBG administration services; council receives Destination Lock Haven \"campus check-in\"",707,1325000,2032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0&start=1325&end=2032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0/thumbnail_1325000.jpg","/articles/6466866/Lock-Haven/Clinton-County/Pennsylvania/City-staff-outlines-46000-CDBG-administration-services-council-receives-Destination-Lock-Haven-campus-check-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466866-a61ce37b701393976559b236b8bf1c45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140289&Signature=gcMuP9DQ9ChDVcAuEuFnZ5kfJY1hFB6UT3d0kiUtZL3~Gz2UZtyeDQ7CmFNVbleMxwD4GfJ939k363cfe-~f22Sfk7-MNA9XwfZQjdV8ObYEtdC0AW2ybAzB1PNQKJFBx0l2VUhdN4e0oeeGnsE~riUsDRcE1QNMzU5dT4-uY7ntuigrfel5-MUfLi9fbQc~mSNeBPGv5LJFG-noWcTZotrwQ4VX64giuMZQOlDmHHquS~npd4vBh3WmgrmKGdFySE8HGlk47VTNuK22qFgOQPZy0jQD1Lrt2A2TIVKxUQ1VDDVbqALjZbMnEyfMf-zuyZ-pJ2tniOQQHU5aP3C3TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on Sept. 22 reviewed the proposed scope of services and fee built into the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and summarized Destination Lock Haven's three-year campus check-in.

Staff said the CDBG application budgets $46,000 for administration and explained how that amount is allocated: $13,750 for application preparation and project selection; $10,250 for grant administration (contract review, reports and IDIS financial management); $11,250 for activity development (subrecipient agreements, environmental review, procurement support); and $10,750 for deputy management (procurement and construction-phase support). Staff emphasized costs for payroll reviews and prevailing-wage compliance will be charged to the activity (the subgrant) when required, not double-billed as administration.

Council members asked clarifying questions about wording in the draft (one instance where an inserted paragraph used \"county\" instead of \"city\") and how additional compliance tasks would be billed; staff said they would update language and show where charges would be applied in activity budgets. No formal action was required on the administrative scope at this meeting.

Separately, staff presented Destination Lock Haven's campus check-in. The report, informed by a student survey and town-gown outreach, recommends five goals: strengthen campus-community relationships physically and socially; enhance the North Fairview Street gateway through housing and sidewalks; increase town-gown presence; explore upgraded parking meter systems and visibility of public parking; and support inclusive events and programs. Council voted to accept the check-in and add the goals to the city's planning materials for future consideration and implementation.

Staff said the CDBG application is scheduled for submission to the Department of Community and Economic Development by Oct. 31 and that, if the grant is awarded, a professional services agreement will follow.","Staff described the scope of services for administering the city's 2025 CDBG grant (total $46,000 proposed in the application) and the council received a Destination Lock Haven three-year campus check-in report that sets five goals for town-gown relations.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6466867,"Council adopts Active Transportation Plan after yearlong steering process",430,2076000,2506000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0&start=2076&end=2506","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5813050-2072319ffa1bae1aaccc941b2e65abe0/thumbnail_2076000.jpg","/articles/6466867/Lock-Haven/Clinton-County/Pennsylvania/Council-adopts-Active-Transportation-Plan-after-yearlong-steering-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466867-ad47947badd9165452691e2b870cfd3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140289&Signature=EfWmcgvuoeoh2OCKw~-yIOTlHuMLZ3v0JLaw12L784sVMM-uQTNepcMklI0k01L7IpsK-ZFSTwj-SrP~-X67e7ufl43U01FNczZ12I-D5HA4xRb~kzk4UzzcfeSQBVChMm9EryRH06OWVb877Q9JvT2BYY1R4bq4qX8V667U3L76qbjzEVyx4VT5GM59bXloTkCH4S8gfBrUcPreHvETbaeMvaO7l9Pz5vPqx5wVAhHBiFIOJLzJzDmRqLrfiBCSjI7K4UbvuzYb70GYSgavQlKPfhnJi1pK4D2Sliy8h-ToaX6GOnLFTK51xXuCSqtlikFlpUSN73w5n5lucEjkhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lock Haven City Council on Sept. 22 adopted the city's Active Transportation Plan (resolution 2025-41) after a presentation from the plan's consultant and staff. The plan, produced with a steering committee and public input, lists goals, strategies and catalytic projects to improve walking, biking and connectivity across the city.

Barb Pegg, principal consultant with Thomas Harley Architects, reviewed the plan's three focus areas\u0016access and connectivity; safety and comfort; and livability and health\u0016and walked council through the implementation matrix that pairs projects with timeframes, cost estimates and likely partners. \"When you go to implement it, this will be your recipe book,\" Pegg said, describing short-, mid- and long-term actions and funding options.

City planning staff said the steering committee, planning commission and members of the public participated in the process. The plan identifies top projects and quick-action items on pages 47-48 of the draft and recommends how to align funding and partners when moving to implementation. Council member discussion was limited and supportive; a roll-call vote adopted the plan.

Council also noted a $5,000 contribution from Clay County that supported the project work, allowing more detailed trail and connectivity analysis in the draft.

The plan will be added to the city's comprehensive planning materials; staff said adoption will allow the city to pursue the catalytic projects and to use the implementation matrix when applying for grants.

Council did not attach an additional implementation ordinance; staff will return with steps to integrate specific projects into the budget and capital program as funding is sought.","Lock Haven City Council voted to adopt the Active Transportation Plan (Resolution 2025-41) following a presentation by consultant Barb Pegg and staff; the plan lays out goals, catalytic projects and an implementation matrix.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: lock haven city council actions from Sept. 22

Council hears 2026 budget preview and water fund concerns including aging meters and filtration costs

Council approves park and event requests including nativity display and Boy Scout geocache; solicitation approved pending police review

City staff outlines $46,000 CDBG administration services; council receives Destination Lock Haven "campus check-in"

Council adopts Active Transportation Plan after yearlong steering process