Residents press council on Motors on Main permits and condition of Moton Ball Park

Residents raised multiple operational concerns during the public-comment period at the Leeds City Council meeting on April 13, 2026.

Resident Randall Rysedorph (7828 Parkway) said he experienced difficulties obtaining a permit for the 'Motors on Main' event and raised questions about communication related to a sidewalk project. Scott Pierce (1030 Parkwood Road), identified in the minutes as a board member of MOB Inc., said his organization also encountered issues while obtaining a permit for 'Motors on Main.'

Ronald Miller (420 Grants Mill Road) spoke about the condition of Moton Ball Park, discussed the coed softball team league and suggested the city consider developing a community swimming pool. Earnest Mitchell also spoke regarding Moton Park.

Council members had earlier reported maintenance and permitting work relevant to those concerns: Council Member Ryan Holtbrooks said pressure washing of park pavilions and playground repairs were under way, with playground work expected to finish by April 17 and Memorial Park work targeted for completion by May 16; he also said restroom facility drawings had been submitted to Jefferson County for permit and utility connections. Council Member Cary Kennedy reported recent creek-bank repairs and plans to fund a pole barn estimated at $60,000 from surplus equipment sales to support in-house operations.

No formal action or vote on permits or a pool was recorded during the meeting; the remarks were entered during the public-comment period and the council proceeded to other agenda business.