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Residents ask Ruston council for EPA testing results at Rust Park, updates on Comprehensive Plan and ADU rules
Summary
During public comment, Kevin Moser noted a donation of a grandfather clock to the Mary Joyce Community Center; Maryanne Bell asked for EPA testing results for Rust Park and updates on the Comprehensive Plan, ADU conditional use permit process, solar guidance, proposed rezones, and the Clean Energy Transformation Act.
During the general public comment period, resident Kevin Moser highlighted Claudia Rombauer’s donation of a grandfather clock to the Mary Joyce Community Center and provided historical background on the item. Maryanne Bell addressed the council with a series of requests for information, seeking any available EPA testing results for Rust Park and updates on the Comprehensive Plan process, the conditional use permit process for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), guidance for solar permit applications, and proposed rezones of single‑family lots. She also welcomed the Tith family as new Ruston residents and inquired about implications of the Clean Energy Transformation Act.
The council did not announce final results during the meeting; Mayor Hopkins later referenced ongoing testing at Rust Park during his updates. The public comment items were logged for follow-up by staff.
