Residents Raise Safety, Lighting and Service Concerns; Council to Follow Up

Jun 3, 2026

During public comment, residents asked for budget documents, raised concerns about pumping station work and grading, asked about remaining streetlights and paving, and reported speeding electric bikes and coyotes; Commissioner Deakins said he would contact the Sheriff and HOA.

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Several residents used the public-comment portion of the meeting to press the Council on local service and safety matters. John Farwell requested that the budget and financial statements be made available at each meeting and that the Town mail out an index to residents; Mark Courtney urged the Council to review contract deadlines and consider liquidated damages for the pumping station contractor. Robert Richardi asked when remaining Lake Tahoe streetlights would be installed and when final paving would occur. Ginger Marshall said electric bikes are speeding in Lakeside and that police no longer patrol there; Commissioner Daniel Deakins said he would speak with the Sheriff’s Department and contact the HOA.

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