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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lima public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Sidewalk repair assessment prioritization
A resident's complaint about a $471 assessment for a sidewalk 1/16 inch out of compliance blew up into the night's biggest debate. Councilor Lowe argued the city should fix its own worst sidewalks before fining homeowners; the mayor and Public Works defended a citywide rotation program.
Street Resurfacing Project 4-26
A $1.28 million contract with The Shelly Company would resurface about 6.18 miles of city streets, funded by a mix of state grants and local funds. Work was planned for summer through November 2026.
Street Crack Sealing Program
A $1.28 million Shelly Company contract will resurface about 6.2 miles of streets this summer, plus a $52,755 crack-sealing contract with Scodeller Construction to stretch pavement life.
Train blocking crossings on Central Street
Councilor Lowe says residents keep calling about a train that stops on Central Street tracks — sometimes for nearly three hours — and sounds its horn at 3 a.m. The city can't control how the railroad warns at crossings, but residents can report blocked crossings to police while Lowe pursues a time study.