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Published: Jun 23, 2026
Dyman Park Golf Course to Seek New Cart Leases; Boulevard Tree Program and Park Enhancements Discussed
The Parks Department is seeking approval to begin the process of acquiring a new fleet of golf carts for Dyman Park Municipal Golf Course, with the goal of replacing the current fleet which is eight years old. The plan is to lease new carts, with the first payment due in May. Two leasing options are being considered: one involving trading in the old carts for a lower annual cost ($55,000-$60,000) and another where the city receives cash for the trade-in, resulting in a higher annual cost ($70,000). The additional funds from the trade-in option could potentially be allocated to a pump station project. The lease term is likely five years, prioritizing new carts with a five-year warranty. The department also presented a 'Living Legacy Program' for boulevard trees, costing $500 per tree, which includes planting and a memorial stone. The parks department will handle planting and maintenance, with the foundation covering costs if fewer than the budgeted number of trees are purchased. An estimated $11,000 is needed for planting. The department is also proposing sidewalk stencils and chess/checker boards for parks to enhance public spaces. The stencil project, including replacement pieces for the chess/checker boards, costs approximately $6,800 and includes a three-year warranty. The stencils can be used in multiple parks with varying color schemes. A separate transfer request addresses a shortfall in the building liability insurance budget, to be covered by the hospitalization line item. A discussion also occurred regarding increasing the fee for compost pile usage from $20 to $40 per load.
Matthew Warren Facility Faces Potential Closure; Union Appeals for City Intervention
A public hearing was held concerning the potential closure of Matthew Warren, a 90+ year old business. Union representatives expressed concern that the new owner, Rosebank Industries (a UK-based private equity firm), has likely decided to close the facility, despite claims of ongoing 'decisional bargaining.' The company reportedly presented financial data suggesting the facility is not as profitable as desired by the new owners. Union representatives stated they offered concessions, including a 27% wage decrease and significant healthcare cost increases, but the company indicated this would not be sufficient. They urged the city council to reach out to the company. The union also noted that Matthew Warren had no active tax abatements and had been non-compliant with a minimal abatement in the past. The facility has six buildings and currently employs approximately 97 union members and 20 management staff, a number that has decreased over the years. Representatives emphasized the significant economic impact of such jobs on the community and expressed disappointment that the company has not been transparent with the city. Concerns were raised about the maintenance of the vacant buildings if the facility closes.
City Council Reviews 2027-2030 Capital Improvement Program; Total Funding Decreases
The City Council reviewed the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2027-2030. The total CIP for this year is $20,423,192, a decrease of $4,625,924 from last year's $25,491,116. The general fund portion is $9,449,000, a decrease of $7,740,000 from last year. Significant departmental changes include an increase for Mount Hope Cemetery ($34,000), street department, fire department ($2,631,500 for a ladder truck), police department ($72,647 for tasers), a decrease for Dyman Golf Course ($14,571 due to loan completion), and a large decrease for the parks department ($7,758,000) due to the removal of indoor recreational center construction, offset by renovation of the memorial home. The IT department decreased by $253,000. Council members emphasized that adopting the CIP does not approve funding for projects but rather reviews them during the budget process. A request was made for department heads to provide multiple estimates for items under $50,000 during the budget process.
City Adjusts Non-Residential Storm Water Rates, Offering Significant Relief to Small Businesses
The Utility Committee discussed proposed adjustments to non-residential storm water rates. The primary change involves a substantial decrease for small commercial customers, lowering their rate from $186 to $78, while residential rates remain unchanged. The proposed new rates are scheduled to go into effect in January 2027, following a 90-day public comment period. Adjustments were also made to larger commercial and industrial customer rates to balance the overall revenue. The process involved a study of individual property impervious areas to create a more equitable rate structure. Letters will be sent to all affected customers, and discussions have been held with most large industrial and commercial clients. The adjustments are part of a planned rate review process initiated last year.
City Proposes Stricter Zoning for Data Centers Amidst Ongoing Standards Review
The council is considering amendments to the Loganport zoning ordinance regarding data processing facilities, specifically data centers. Currently, these are often permitted under the 'data processing' category, but the proposed changes aim to make it more restrictive. The plan commission recommended moving data processing from permitted status in neighborhood business districts (B2, B3, B4) to special exception or prohibited status in agricultural and heavy industrial districts. Further review is underway by an ordinance committee to establish specific standards for data centers, differentiating between small-scale operations (e.g., Bitcoin servers) and large-scale facilities (e.g., Amazon, Google). The immediate goal is to ensure any new data center requires a public hearing process via the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) while standards are being developed. The union representative suggested making all such service uses 'not permitted' as a default, with BZA approval as the only exception, to increase restrictiveness. The council also discussed the process for amending ordinances, noting that council can propose changes to the plan commission's recommendations.
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