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Residents press Council on deteriorating streets and question Indian Hill water surcharge
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Summary
During public comment Michele Fitz‑Witmer urged the city to repair what she called decrepit streets and criticized uneven enforcement of scooters and parking; Donna Kallgren thanked council for work on the Indian Hill water transition and questioned a 45% surcharge, which Mayor Tom Henning said is expected to be about 22% lower by November.
Two residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on local services and infrastructure.
Michele Fitz‑Witmer of 7532 Miami Ave. told council she is concerned about the condition of some streets, urged the city to take responsibility for repairs, credited the city for repairing the clock tower, and said the business base has not been managed well. She also raised concerns that the Police Department is not monitoring scooters on sidewalks effectively and that parking enforcement is uneven. Mayor Tom Henning acknowledged the difficulties of construction but characterized the work as an investment in the city.
Donna Kallgren of 8136 Camargowoods Ct. thanked council and the mayor for their work on the Indian Hill water transition and questioned a reported 45% surcharge related to the transition. Mayor Henning said the surcharge would be about 22% lower in November. City Manager Michael Norton‑Smith said construction closures tied to sewer installation will continue through May or June, that the Miami & Euclid project has been put to bid, and that the Laurel project will run from May to June followed by streetscape work on Camargo. Kallgren recommended patching large holes; Norton‑Smith described Public Works processes for addressing potholes and smaller repairs.
These comments were informational; council did not take formal action during this meeting on the street‑repair requests or the surcharge question beyond providing a schedule and staff follow up.