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City announces GoGov permitting app, electronics recycling, parklet rules and staff transition
Summary
City staff briefed the council on new online permitting via the GoGov app, an April electronics recycling drive, parklet permit timing, several ribbon‑cuttings and a planned personnel change in public works.
City staff used the April 7 meeting to announce several community programs and administrative updates, including a new permitting portal, the electronics recycling schedule, parklet rules and a public‑works staffing change.
Permitting app: Mr. Woodhall told the council the city has switched its permitting system to the GoGov portal and encouraged residents to download the mobile app for push notifications about permits, street closures and other city announcements. He credited staff (Corey Ingram and Charity Hutchison) for completing the transition and said the portal allows applicants to create accounts and fill out forms online.
Electronics recycling: The electronics recycling drive will run April 21–25 at the Lincoln Municipal Services Building (313 Lemont Street) with drive‑through drop‑off hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and extended hours until 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Staff requested volunteer signups for unloading assistance; the event is open to Logan County residents.
Parklets: Council members asked about parklet timing and permissions. City counsel and staff reiterated the annual window for parklets runs April 1–Nov. 1 and that the building owner (not the tenant) must normally apply. Mr. Bateman noted the application and approval process; staff said applications must be filed each year and that one parklet recently was approved and placed April 1.
Ribbon cuts and tiny homes: Staff shared a schedule of upcoming ribbon‑cuttings and said Central Illinois Veterans Commission will hold a groundbreaking for Tiny Homes Nos. 8 and 9 at 516 Shorts 10th Street the following day.
Personnel: Public Works official Andrew Bounds told the council he has accepted a new position with a private company and will be winding down city duties over several weeks. He said family will remain local and his contact information will not change immediately. Council members thanked him for his service.
Why it matters: The city’s new permitting portal changes how residents and businesses apply for permits and receive notifications. The electronics recycling event and parklet approvals are immediate community services and require volunteer and departmental coordination. The public‑works personnel change may affect ongoing project oversight during the transition.
