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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Powell public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown Depot Street reconstruction
The city's planned rebuild of Depot Street — with hardsurfaced parking, lighting, sidewalks, and drainage — starts this fall and dovetails with the Nocterra vacancy. The PDC may partner with the building owner on site enhancements if a new tenant lands.
Traffic safety follow-up on Presidential Parkway and South Liberty
Two residents described dangerous speeding and cut-through traffic on Presidential Parkway and South Liberty Street, including cars running stop signs and passing a stopped school bus. Staff promised to follow up with targeted patrols and speed trailers.
Parks and Public Service Maintenance Needs
Parents of children with disabilities told council the new playground's mix of mulch and rubber surfacing sends a painful message about who belongs. Council approved the equipment but committed to rubber connectors this year and a surface expansion in 2027, with families offering to fundraise.