Council hears neighborhood safety and maintenance updates; letters about a group home due tomorrow

Council members and staff used the public‑comment and committee‑report portions of the meeting to discuss small public‑works and safety items and to remind residents of an imminent letter deadline.

A resident suggested adopting reflective hand‑held crosswalk flags used in another town to help children cross busier roads. "They had these flags that kids could hold on to, and they were, like, reflective and orange," the resident said, and offered to share photos she took while visiting the other town.

When asked about adding lights, a staff member said fixing bulbs on an existing building is "in the works," and that the city is evaluating whether replacements or new fixtures are needed rather than immediately installing large parking‑lot lights. The staff member also proposed smaller, simple safety measures: "Some stakes, like the reflector stakes. That's probably something easy I can get Cody to put up right away."

A council member reported a fallen tree on a house at 409 West St and said the tarp is damaged while the owner works with his insurance company. Council and staff discussed dumpsters at the old city‑hall site; staff clarified the dumpsters are free and were left to assist with a city‑hall cleanout. Members also noted brick removal at an access and that scheduling with a concrete company is pending and weather‑dependent.

The chair reminded members and the public that letters concerning a proposed group home are due by 9 a.m. tomorrow and that city hall opens at 8 a.m. for in‑person drop‑offs. Staff provided email options for submission: clerk@lebdenil.org or treasure@lebdenil.org.

Miss Washington moved to adjourn; another member seconded the motion and the meeting ended without further action recorded.

No binding votes on policy or budgets were taken during the meeting; these items were reported as updates or procedural reminders.