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Votes at a glance: Lock Haven council actions on minutes, holiday closures, Grove Street request, CDBG and park bids
Summary
Council approved meeting minutes and holiday/park/street requests, rejected a recurring Grove Street closure for live music by roll-call vote, unanimously approved the city's CDBG application, and directed staff to reject and rebid Hovind Park contracts after bids came in over budget.
At its meeting, Lock Haven City Council recorded several formal actions:
Approval of minutes: Council voted to approve minutes from the Oct. 7 meeting by roll-call vote.
Holiday decorations and parade closures (agenda item 4b): Council approved a second reading to permit seasonal decorations, use of Triangle Park and Knapp Park Nov. 4'1 to Jan. 25, a lighting ceremony Nov. 24 and a Nov. 30 street closure for the Haven Holidays parade.
Grove Street dining and live-music closure (agenda item 4c): After extended public comment the council held a roll-call vote on a request to close downtown streets for dining and weekly live music from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The transcript records multiple "No" votes and one "Yes" with one abstention (Council member Alexander: No; Council member Brannert: No; Council member Conklin: No; Council member LaGuardia: No; Council member Stevenson: Yes; mayoral abstention recorded in transcript as "Mayor Wong"). The recorded tally indicates the motion did not carry.
CDBG resolution (2024-29): Council approved submitting the city's Community Development Block Grant application for $307,115 and the proposed project allocations (Spring Street/Stone Alley paving $50,000; park improvements $120,000; administrative costs $37,115).
Hovind Park bids: Staff reported Hovind Park phase 1 and 2 bids came in over budget; council voted to reject the bids and re-solicit on an adjusted scope in January.
Executive session/adjournment: Council announced an executive session on personnel matters to follow the meeting and moved to adjourn.
