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Sports complex lighting and youth recreation
A youth soccer coach said she had to stop practices because the sports complex has no lights, and no lit space exists for young kids. The mayor pointed to a future grant-funded artificial turf soccer field project with lighting.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026
MediumParks Rec
Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Conditions
An unidentified resident blasted neglected landscaping, dead trees, and poor contractor pruning in districts where property owners pay assessments on their tax bills, asking the council to order a comprehensive inspection and public accounting.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026