Residents press council on code‑enforcement notices and propose events, container plaza and haunted‑trail

Multiple residents used the Oct. 7 public‑comment period to raise event proposals and concerns about recent code‑enforcement letters and property maintenance enforcement.

An event organizer said the village may host a haunted‑trail event Oct. 31–Nov. 1 and asked about permits, insurance and use of the prairie and bonfire safety; staff told the organizer to file an event permit and coordinate with the fire chief and parks staff.

Debbie Breach, representing Friends of Perry Township, described an Oct. 31 event at 3025 Johnsville Road with activities including alpacas, donated refreshments and candy distribution.

Resident Ben Sonner presented a placemaking idea using two shipping containers as secure storage and mobile staging for recurring community events such as "First Fridays," markets and outdoor movies. Sonner asked the council to review whether the lot is city‑owned or church‑owned and invited staff to follow up.

Several residents and one council member raised procedural concerns about a recent batch of property‑violation letters. One resident called the notices "worthless," arguing some lacked ordinance citations, inspection documentation and clear instructions for compliance; the resident said they would seek appeals. Staff and code‑enforcement (Gary) acknowledged some letters were missing ordinance references and committed to reissuing correct forms and to improve documentation and sign‑off procedures.

Council and staff said enforcement will continue but agreed to review the issuance process to ensure due process and proper citations before further action.