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Council updates: sidewalks, vendor night and praise for student tree research
Summary
Council members raised sidewalk completion concerns on Detroit and Jaycox roads, promoted Avon Vendor Night and praised student contributions to the Tree Commission; staff provided brief administrative updates and no public comments were made.
During reports and comments, Mayor Bryan Jensen reiterated supplemental context on the TIF item and noted a school placard event the following day. Councilmembers praised the Tree Commission's student members and raised concerns about unfinished sidewalk installations on Detroit Road, Jaycox Road and Colorado Avenue.
Ward 1 Councilmember Jennifer Demaline asked whether outstanding sidewalks would be completed by the end of May; the Mayor said the City was enforcing installations and would verify outstanding contracts. Ward 3 Councilmember Anthony Moore called for continued pressure on Brightspeed to complete sidewalks tied to its infrastructure work. Councilmember Michelle Patton announced Avon Vendor Night and highlighted “The Hope for B.E.S.T.” charity; several members wished the community a Happy Memorial Day.
City staff offered brief operational updates, including that the final container had been removed from a recently remodeled Petco property. No members of the public came forward to address Council during the work session.
