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Resident raises flooding, traffic and property-value concerns about potential Prindle Ave. housing

Common Council, City of Johnstown · June 1, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, Joanne Gifford urged the council to consider flooding, housing values and traffic impacts if housing is proposed for Prindle Avenue; the minutes show no council exchange on the comment.

During the March 17 public comment period, Joanne Gifford of North Chase Street spoke to the council about a potential housing proposal on Prindle Avenue.

Gifford raised three concerns she asked the council to consider if housing is proposed: the potential for flooding, the effect on nearby housing values, and increased traffic. The minutes record her comment but show no ensuing exchange or response from council members in these minutes.

Public comment rules were noted at the start of the meeting: speakers are limited to three minutes, council does not engage in back-and-forth during public comment, and a council member will monitor and read Facebook Live comments to the council.