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Residents press commission on traffic safety, recycling and wildlife concerns
Summary
During public comment, residents asked the commission to reevaluate speed bumps and pedestrian safety, pressed for recycling alternatives after program suspension, and raised concerns about traffic, noise and local eagles related to development proposals.
Several residents used the public comment period to press the commission on neighborhood safety and service decisions.
Allison Painter asked the commission to reevaluate ineffective speed bumps on Lakeview Avenue and requested that the split between Crest Avenue and Lakeview Avenue be made a one‑way road toward the lake for safety; Painter said she would "continually bring this issue back to the City Commission until action is taken." Barbie Pugh raised safety concerns about crossing Fifth Street. Ken Brown said he missed recycling and asked why the City discontinued the program; Mayor John Rees explained high costs and low diversion rates—stating the city had spent "million dollars annually only to recycle 1-5 percent of the materials." Gretchen Tope reiterated worries about traffic, noise and the presence of eagles in the area when discussing the proposed Strates property development.
Commissioners acknowledged the concerns; staff follow‑up on traffic calming and pedestrian safety was requested, and the mayor said staff continues to explore recycling alternatives.
