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Residents raise zoning and data‑center questions; staff lists events and project updates
Summary
Public commenters raised zoning questions and asked about the Alternative Urban Areawide Review process and data centers; staff announced community events and project updates including Splash Pad opening May 24, Age Friendly Open House May 20, selection of R.W. Carlstrom as construction manager, and that Finance had recorded 520 water meter sign-ups in the first week.
During the public comment period Barb Church (102 Wheeler Avenue) spoke about zoning laws. Tom Hagen (927 Lake Street) handed staff questions about the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (A.U.A.R.) process, data centers, and non‑disclosure agreements for staff to address. Council and staff did not take formal action on those public comments, but the items were entered for staff follow‑up.
City staff used the meeting to relay community notices: an Age Friendly Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 from 3–6 p.m. at the Police Annex; the Splash Pad will open Saturday, May 24 and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; R.W. Carlstrom was selected as construction manager for the Public Works Building; and Finance reported 520 water meter replacement sign‑ups in the first week. City Administrator McCann also announced City Hall and the Taylor Library will be closed on Memorial Day (May 26) with garbage and recycling collection delayed one day.
