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Residents urge saving property from development and raise street safety, closure concerns
Summary
Two residents spoke during public comment: Michael McRee urged preservation of property threatened by the Kaylor Development and complained about speeding and infrastructure maintenance; Jeff Allen criticized council remarks about his denied A Street closure request and thanked staff for assistance.
During the public-comment portion of the May 2 meeting, residents raised neighborhood and event-related concerns.
Michael McRee of 1191 Kennsington Circle asked the council to restore and save a property from the Kaylor Development. He also reported speeding in his neighborhood (he identified school buses and delivery trucks as frequent offenders), criticized street maintenance, and said that some electric poles need repair.
Jeff Allen of 355 S College Ave addressed council members about a recent denial of his request to close A Street. Allen thanked City Manager Sean Hovis and Chief Sipe for their help on the matter and contrasted other street closures (Soldiers Reunion, Foothills Folk Art Festival, sewer repairs, and the Coffee and Cars event) with how his request was handled. Allen told the council that Council Member Ed Sain’s remarks were "inconsistent and disingenuous." The transcript records Allen’s criticism but does not record a council response on the allegation.
These comments were made during the public-comment period and the transcript does not show immediate formal follow-up or action by the council; concerns raised about neighborhood speed and infrastructure may be referred to city staff for investigation or response outside the meeting.
