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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Portage public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Church driveway defect on West Milham Avenue
A retired minister for the Apostolic Church says a road project left a major dip in the church driveway that the city hasn't fixed after a year of calls, including four visits to City Hall. With 750 funeral attendees hitting it in one day, the council promised a follow-up.
No traffic impact study required
Staff determined a traffic study wasn't needed for 49 new homes, but several residents strongly disagreed and asked for one anyway, citing Stryker shift traffic on Sprinkle Road and past accidents. The developer said he'd support the city investigating signal warrants.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant pursuit
The city committed a $92,000 local match (20%) to have Abonmarche manage a federal Safe Streets grant application — funding aimed at making Portage roads safer.