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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Rising Park Shelter Restoration
The city is asking the state capital budget for $500,000 to restore the deteriorating Rising Park shelter; without the full grant, the project likely won't move forward.
Bike path paving near Olivedale
Spire's Paving started repaving the bike path between Toner Road and Bovey Road near Olivedale this week — a $30,777 budgeted project expected done by week's end.
Bowers Park construction moves forward
Council committed $1.5 million from the parks fund to bid and build Bowers Park this fall, with a $1.3 million engineer's estimate. Unused funds return to the unencumbered balance.
Monday Funday Accessibility Programming
Residents praised the Parks Department's new monthly social events for people with special needs and recent accessibility ramps, saying they build a vital social network.
New city brand: Love Our Lancaster
Croyle Communications unveiled a new city logo fusing the clock tower and fountain, with a 'Love Our Lancaster' tagline; rollout will be gradual to spare taxpayer dollars.
Miller Park Redevelopment
Council is moving to phase one engineering design for the Miller Park redevelopment; community partners have already raised over $2 million for the project.