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Resident at Davenport public hearing objects to Alley Cost Share assessment for elderly homeowner
Summary
At a public hearing on the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program, a resident speaking for her 81-year-old mother-in-law, Linda Goodman, said she opposed the resurfacing assessment and questioned why a largely unused alley should trigger a large charge; council closed the hearing with no immediate vote.
A Davenport resident speaking at the Committee of the Whole public hearing said she is "not in favor of resurfacing the alley" for her mother-in-law, Linda Goodman of 117 East 15, and questioned the fairness of the assessment. The resident said the homeowner "hardly even use[s] it" and stressed Goodman "is 81 years old." The resident read a letter from Goodman opposing the work and called an assessed figure—mentioned during remarks—as unaffordable.
Alderman Rick Dunn opened the hearing and noted that comments on public works items may be taken up during the public works agenda; councilors acknowledged the comments and closed the public hearing after the resident's statement. Council did not move immediately to approve or reject the Alley Cost Share resolution during the hearing.
The discussion did not include a staff presentation of the assessment methodology or a detailed cost breakdown at the time the resident spoke. No staff action or formal vote on the Alley Cost Share Program was recorded during the public hearing segment.
Council next steps: the city has not recorded a formal council decision in the hearing transcript; the matter was listed under public works business and may be discussed or placed on a consent or discussion agenda for a later meeting. Residents who wish to contest an assessment or request exemptions should monitor forthcoming public works agenda items for procedural next steps.
