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Council hears updates on West Maple resurfacing, Price Park ADA work, Woodrow trees, online permitting and city auction
Summary
City administration updated council on multiple public-works and community projects, an online permitting presentation at the Ohio Municipal League, a city auction scheduled for Nov. 19, and a fall leaf-bag program.
City staff reported progress on multiple capital and community projects, described a presentation on online permitting at the Ohio Municipal League and announced logistical items including a city auction and the fall leaf-bag program during the council meeting.
West Maple resurfacing: Administration said the West Maple project milled 2.25 inches and placed a 3/4-inch polymer surface course; the contract amount for that project was reported as $253,009.40 and the speaker said the project is expected to be "well under budget" with a grant covering 90 percent of costs. The city said Northstar adjusted a water valve and one manhole, striping subcontractors were scheduled, and final thermoplastic markings were pending contractor completion.
Price Park ADA improvements and pavilion work: Staff described a $300,000 capital award grant to improve ADA accessibility around the Price Park pond, add or extend pathways and upgrade pavilion seating to improve accessibility. Staff said the project is distinct from the ongoing master-plan process and that stakeholder meetings for the master plan are still forthcoming.
Woodrow restoration and streetscape: Council and staff said trees were being planted as part of phase 2 of the Woodrow restoration (sidewalk and streetscape work); staff confirmed the earlier removal of trees was necessary to address sidewalk damage and that new plantings are part of a broader streetscape effort.
Online permitting and staffing: Liam, who presented to the Ohio Municipal League, described the city's rollout of an OpenGov online permitting platform in 2024 and said he presented lessons learned to about 40 people at the conference. Administration also introduced a new intern, Alicia Catry, a Walsh University student who will assist with data analysis and permitting records.
Auction and finance items: The director of finance reported the city—s surplus items auction is scheduled for Nov. 19; listed items include used police vehicles (including an interceptor) and street department trucks. Staff advised that an auction catalogue and public notice will follow.
Leaf collection program and resident alerts: Council members reiterated the city's fall leaf-bag program: residents can pick up leaf bags at Lowe's True Value between Oct. 18 and Nov. 16 by bringing a water bill to collect bags. Officials also reminded residents that blowing leaves into streets is not permitted.
Council members praised city crews and vendors involved in the projects and emphasized that the administration will continue to involve stakeholders as master-plan work continues and as capital projects move toward completion.
