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Public comment spotlights horse pollution, nighttime noise and allegations of official misconduct
Summary
Residents raised a range of concerns during public comment at the March 26 meeting: water pollution linked to horses at Palmasola Bay, widespread late‑night noise on city streets, and an attendee alleging uninvestigated complaints and official misconduct; council and staff described enforcement pathways.
A broad set of citizen remarks surfaced during the March 26 citizen‑comment period, including complaints about horses in local waterways, persistent noise from vehicles, and accusations that the city had failed to investigate public‑safety complaints.
Horses and water quality: Dr. Gary Lako told the council that water testing at the Skyway horse site showed bacterial exceedances while horses were present, and he said Palmasola Bay is more poorly flushed than other sites. He urged the city to enforce Ordinance 14‑6(a), which he said prohibits dumping vehicle waste into bays, rivers and streams, and suggested either banning…
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