Adopting the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

Suggested removing the name 'Rotary' from the splash pad project to allow location flexibility and criticized the city's reactive approach to aging infrastructure and water mains.

Expressed concern over low infrastructure spending relative to national averages and urged the council to vote no on the CIP to reallocate funds toward roads and water mains.

Suggested forming a task force to retain state tax dollars generated by tourism to apply toward local road maintenance.

Spoke in support of the splash pad project for families, suggesting the Aquatic Center as a better location while expressing frustration that the item caused budget delays.

Spoke in support of a splash pad but expressed safety concerns regarding Rotary Park, recommending the Aquatic Center instead.

Expressed gratitude to council members for engagement and spoke in strong support of keeping the splash pad in the budget for local families.

Raised questions about restroom plumbing costs and stated willingness to pay higher water rates if a clear infrastructure plan is presented.

Highlighted frequent water main breaks in neighborhoods and questioned whether utility rate increases should be initiated sooner to address repairs.

Suggested brainstorming business-oriented revenue streams for the city to fund infrastructure without increasing the tax or utility burden on fixed-income residents.