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Council hears public comments; follows up on utility damage, absentee ballots and public-safety planning
Summary
Public commenters raised local concerns; council members asked staff to follow up on yard damage from DTE and Frontier utility work, staff reported about 36% absentee ballots returned and that safety plans are in place for the election, and the city announced a new housing inspector.
The minutes record public comments by Denise Kling-Pelto, Nancy Stier and Dan Mellema. Council Members Olson and Halloran raised concerns about damage to resident yards from utility work performed by DTE and Frontier; Jim Murphy confirmed that work permits are required and said staff will follow up with those utilities.
Tiffany Tyler reported "approximately 36% of issued absentee ballots had already been returned," and Chief Marc VanderStelt said safety plans are in place in coordination with the Clerk's Office for voters and election inspectors. City Administrator Anthony Chandler announced the hiring of a full-time Housing Inspector and reminded council of the July 22 Sunset Sessions event featuring "The 6 Pak."
