Council elects to keep commemorative bench on bridge, asks staff to design modifications
After business concerns about vagrancy, council voted to keep a donor‑funded bench at the pedestrian bridge but directed staff to explore feasible modifications to deter lying down and to consult with the donor family about any changes.
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Council considered a request from nearby businesses to relocate a commemorative bench installed at the pedestrian bridge near Wright State because of reported vagrancy and safety concerns. Several council members and business representatives described perceived impacts on customers and employees; supporters emphasized the bench was a donor recognition chosen specifically by the donor family.
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