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Resident questions delay at Summit Villas; city staff says demolition, construction plans not yet filed
Summary
Residents pressed the council about why Summit Villas did not break ground as promised; staff member David Hanley said the city had not received construction plans or a demolition permit and that one tree matter will come before council on March 16.
At the council's citizen‑input period, community activist Connie Green pressed the city for an update on Summit Villas, saying residents had been told the housing authority would begin demolition and construction in late 2025.
"I know we were told ... it would break ground in last quarter of 2025, and that didn't happen," Green said, asking whether trees are holding up demolition.
David Hanley, speaking for city staff, told council the city has not received construction plans or a demolition permit for Summit Villas and therefore is not controlling the project's schedule. He said, however, that one tree related to the site will be considered by the council on March 16.
Hanley's remarks were the council's only staff update on Summit Villas during the meeting; the city did not provide a new project schedule or a date for demolition. Council members did not take formal action at the meeting and directed residents with detailed concerns to follow up with staff.
The record shows some variance in how officials referenced the timeline and reasons for delay; the city identified 'trees' as the item appearing before council but confirmed no permit or plans had been filed with the city at this time.
