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Residents urge clearer backyard fire rules, report audio problems at Livingston commission meeting
Summary
Public commenters told the commission about inconsistent meeting audio, requested clearer municipal backyard fire-safety codes, and asked whether lifeguard programs could be changed; the city manager said co-ownership with Park County and budget limits affect microphone replacement and recommended discussing code adoption during fire-department presentations set for May.
Several residents used the public-comment period at the April 21 Livingston City Commission meeting to press for better meeting audio, clearer backyard fire regulations and a discussion of lifeguard staffing at the outdoor pool.
Vicky Bambuskirk told the commission she had trouble hearing portions of recent meetings and asked whether the city could purchase a new microphone system; the city manager, Grant Gager, replied that the building is co-owned with…
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