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Residents press council on fencing, illegal dumping and railroad visibility ahead of Leamarado Days
Summary
Residents raised multiple quality-of-life and safety concerns at the June 17 meeting, urging improved spring fencing after livestock injuries, tree trimming near railroad crossings to improve visibility, restoration of county dumpster service to address illegal dumping, and assistance with town hall and cemetery lawn maintenance.
During public comment and council reports on June 17, residents and attendees pressed the council on several community concerns. Spence Butler asked for more durable fencing around springs after livestock injuries and called for regular inspections; the council and staff (Chad McPherson, Russ Finlinson) agreed that more durable materials and documentation of conditions would help pursue repairs and funding. Butler also raised visibility problems at railroad crossings caused by overgrown trees and recommended the town contact the railroad for trimming.
Butler and other speakers also criticized increased illegal dumping on private property following the county’s removal of large dumpsters and encouraged the town to work with the county to restore the service; Mayor Lovell said he had raised the issue previously and noted the county offered a large dumpster twice yearly at county expense. Residents volunteered to assist with improving town hall and cemetery lawns ahead of Leamarado Days; Marcia Pack said she would consult the fire chief on possible procurement of a lift chair to assist elderly residents.
