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Lebanon City department heads report code enforcement caseload, LEAP District outreach and parks plans
Summary
City staff reported 72 investigative code‑enforcement activities and 30 new cases in recent weeks; communications staff described water‑education outreach in the LEAP District and plans to revive a Symphony at Sunset event; Parks & Recreation outlined trail clearing, pool staffing and an April 4 Easter egg hunt.
Lebanon City department heads gave routine updates on code enforcement, communications and parks operations at the board meeting.
Ben (code enforcement) told the board the department recorded roughly 72 investigative activities over the past two weeks — including inspections, reinspections and email communications — and opened about 30 new cases. He said common complaints continue to be trash and debris and parking violations, and that recent snow‑removal issues had been addressed.
Joe LePage, representing the communications department, said staff have been collaborating with Lehi Utilities, the internal communications team and partners in the LEAP District on water‑education outreach. Planned outreach tools include a regular podcast, a dedicated newsletter and social‑media posts to inform residents about water improvements tied to LEAP District development. LePage said the department is also in early planning stages to revive the Symphony at Sunset at Admiral Langley Park and is looking at late‑June dates.
John Messinger of Parks & Recreation reported a minor water issue at a new restroom that was being managed, completed work downtown and on trails to keep school routes safe, and near‑completion of tree‑line clearing along the Big 4 Trail toward Sam Plant Road. He said pool staffing for the 2026 season is nearly finalized after more than 40 applicants attended open interviews, and confirmed the parks department’s Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, with a special‑needs hunt at 9:30 a.m. and age‑group hunts beginning at 10:30 a.m. (age groups: 2–4, 5–7 and 8–10).
Board members did not record substantive follow‑up directions during the department reports portion of the meeting. The reports were accepted and the meeting proceeded to new business.
