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New London offers appointment-only flood debris drop-off, opens facade grants and schedules Planning Commission presentation on '50% rule'
Summary
Mayor Mark Herder said the city will accept flood-damaged debris at the municipal garage by appointment and is accepting business facade grant applications citywide; Community Development reported increased building permits and a Planning Commission briefing next week on the 50% substantial-damage rule.
Mayor Mark Herder told the council the city remains focused on flood recovery and is transitioning flood-damage debris drop-off at the municipal garage to an appointment-only system to make staff time more efficient.
"If you have any debris that has been flood damaged, definitely make an appointment with our public works office," Mark Herder said. He also reminded business owners that facade grant applications are now open to any commercial business within city limits and that annual license applications (alcohol, tobacco, amusement devices) are due this week to permit council processing for next month's agenda. Herder recognized Robert Garsky for four years of service with the public works department.
Director of Community Development Mr. Dee said the department issued 24 building permits in April and that May has already exceeded that number, attributing part of the increase to flood-related work. He said staff are conducting door-to-door flood damage assessments and encouraged attendance at a Planning Commission presentation next week on the "50% rule" and substantial-damage determinations for properties affected by flooding.
The council did not take formal action on policy changes during the meeting; staff offered follow-up assistance to the resident who raised an addressing concern during public comment.
