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Highland to launch 'Highland Happenings' app; council approves community event requests and project update
Summary
City staff previewed a new citizen-service app that accepts geotagged photos and request routing, which will launch next Tuesday; the council approved fireworks for Highland Quarterback Club games and a church sign request and heard an update that 6th Street is expected to reopen next week.
Highland staff said on Nov. 4 they will publicly launch a new citizen-service tool called the Highland Happenings app next Tuesday, which allows residents to select a topic, attach a photo and send a geotagged work order to city staff who can respond directly.
Angela Imming, who walked the council through the app’s options, said users should open the app and tap the blue button at the top to choose topics such as “trash in the yard,” then tap “Make a Request” and optionally attach a photo; “It gives a list of topics...They can even take a photo with this request,” Imming said. The app was tested with a small group of users and staff said they are ready for public rollout.
During the public forum, Tim (Coach) Warnecke, representing the Highland Quarterback Club, asked for permission to discharge fireworks during four home playoff games to enhance the experience for players. Chief Widman said fire and safety coordination has been underway with Fire Chief Straub, adding, “We do not foresee any issues.” The council approved the special-event fireworks request for Nov. 10 on a unanimous vote.
Nathan Kampwerth, representing Grantfork United Church of Christ, requested permission to place a sign at Poplar and Sycamore for a fundraising Sausage Supper; Councilwoman Bellm moved to allow the sign and the council approved it unanimously.
Councilman Napper asked about the status of the 6th Street project; Public Works Director Joe Gillespie said the street is planned to reopen next week with grading and seeding to be completed first. City Manager Conrad said staff aims to have final grading and seeding done before the opening.
As a reminder to residents, the council announced that starting Dec. 2, 2024 regular council meetings will move to City Hall at 1115 Broadway and will begin at 6:30 p.m.; agendas will be posted in compliance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
