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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Commercial property maintenance enforcement
A resident reported the Ashley Capital construction site berm hasn't been mowed in months and asked whether the city will enforce snow removal on the new sidewalk — staff confirmed both are the owner's responsibility and the city will enforce.
MNET forfeiture payment
The council approved paying the regional narcotics team up to $800,000 from state forfeiture funds — the city's share of a big bust, with some money expected back.
August primary election results
10,736 of Taylor's 50,000 registered voters cast ballots in the primary; the general election is November 3.
Air quality closures of splash pad and programs
The city closed the splash pad and canceled Family Fun Day on severe air-quality days last week; the mayor took responsibility and defended the call.
Fallen officers honored
A resolution honors fallen Auxiliary Lt. Dan Kromer and Cpl. Matthew Edwards ahead of the anniversary of the incident at the Sheetz location, with the family accepting a copy.
Pine and Birch Street security gate repairs
The council spent up to $10,000 to get the security gates at Pine and Birch Streets fully working again, a safety measure that keeps unauthorized people out of the area behind the department. The same company that installed the gates eight to nine years ago will handle repairs, with annual maintenance planned to avoid bigger future bills.