Anderson City Common Council opened discussion on Resolution 9-25, a Complete Streets guideline intended to guide future roadway design and operations to be safer for all users. City Engineer Matt House described the resolution as "a citywide commitment to make sure the road design and operation is safe for all users and all mobilities." City Attorney Paul Polaski said the draft mirrors language other Indiana localities have adopted and is modeled after the county's approach.

The most contested point was an amendment proposed to involve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) in the implementation and oversight process. The proposed amendment would (1) explicitly reference the existing BPAC (established by prior ordinance) and (2) require quarterly written reports from city engineering to the BPAC and from the BPAC to the mayor's office, summarizing progress and any exemptions granted in the previous quarter. A councilor read the amendment aloud: the BPAC "will meet at least quarterly providing a written report to the mayor's office evaluating the city's progress, advising on implementation. And the city engineering department shall submit quarterly reports to the BPAC and Board of Public Works summarizing exemptions granted in the previous quarter."

Supporters of the amendment said the reporting requirement would create accountability and give community members a role in reviewing plans and priorities. Members of the public and BPAC members said they want a clear, accessible way to see what projects are planned and to provide feedback. Opponents, including some councilors, said mandating quarterly reporting could create excessive workload and duplicate public-record channels; one councilor described the language as "overkill" given that engineering work plans are public record.

After extended public comment and council discussion, a motion was made to table Resolution 9-25 so staff, the city attorney and councilors could produce a clean amended draft that includes precise reporting language and that ensures the right city staff and BPAC representation are available for the next meeting. The council voted to table the resolution until the next meeting and asked staff to circulate the amended draft in advance.

No ordinance or policy changes took effect; the council will revisit Resolution 9-25 with a written amendment and supporting language at a future meeting.