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Residents urge Jamestown to tackle sidewalk repairs, speeding and deer overpopulation
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Summary
During public comment, a Jamestown resident called for city help repairing dangerously sloped sidewalks where homeowners do not act; other speakers raised complaints about speeding near schools and deer overpopulation, prompting staff to note possible state regulatory changes.
A Jamestown resident told the City Council that sidewalks in some neighborhoods need city attention because some homeowners do not maintain them, creating safety hazards. "What about sidewalks?" the resident, Paul of 212 Fulton Street, asked, adding that at the corner of 8th and Fulton people "slide down that sidewalk right down to his back porch" and the homeowner "takes no responsibility." He asked whether the city could run a program similar to the recent curbside trash cleanup to repair sidewalks for occupied properties whose owners neglect upkeep.
Council members thanked the commenter and noted the city has taken steps on trash cleanup through code enforcement. No formal motion or funding source was proposed during public comment; council members suggested the issue for further consideration.
Residents also pressed public-safety staff about speeding on Delavan Avenue near Fletcher and Crystal schools. A council member said the chief plans increased enforcement during school hours. "They were looking to some very enforcement in the area, especially during school hours," a council member said during the discussion.
Another commenter raised concerns about deer overpopulation and nuisance behavior. Speakers noted that the state Department of Environmental Conservation and state planning rules are proposing changes to hunting seasons and bag limits that could affect outlying areas; council members said changes at the state level might not fully resolve urban nuisance issues and that the city has previously held community meetings on the topic.
The council did not take immediate action on any of these public comments; members instead directed staff to consider options and, in the case of road safety, to step up enforcement during school hours. No formal city program to repair sidewalks for occupied but noncompliant homeowners was adopted at this meeting.
