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Residents raise property-restoration and parking concerns; Park Board president announces Depot Park grant and ribbon cutting
Summary
During public comment at the Aug. 5 Upland meeting, Park Board President Alex Reno announced grant-funded Depot Park updates and a NearSpace Launch Education ribbon cutting. Several residents reported botched property restorations tied to INDOT and raised parking and mailbox concerns.
Several Upland residents used the Aug. 5 public-comment period to raise maintenance and parking concerns while the Park Board president announced a community grant and upcoming ribbon cutting.
Alex Reno, Park Board President, said the Historical Society will use grant funds to update Depot Park "in exchange for the use of Depot Park for events." Reno invited the council and the public to the official NearSpace Launch Education ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 31 at 5:00 PM.
Resident Clark Cully (1334 S. 8th Street) suggested the town investigate powerwashing the south water tower and explore partnering with Hartford City and other communities to create a railway trail.
Bob Stone (1227 S. Second St.) raised concerns about parking at The Havens apartments and asked whether the temporary mailboxes on Second Street could be removed. Marty Fick (1213 S. Main Street) presented photographs of his "restored" property and said the sod was laid improperly and needs to be redone; he said the issue relates to INDOT. David Murray (1273 S. Main Street) reported the same problem with his property. Matthew Fenton (1472 S. Main Street) suggested residents contact Taylor University to request assistance during Plunge Day for local projects.
The council did not take formal action on these public-comment items during the meeting; concerns about property restoration were recorded for follow-up.
