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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ann Arbor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Citizen Pruner program equipment
Up to $1,700 was approved for new pruning pole sets so volunteer Citizen Pruners have proper tools.
LSNC tree relocation
$1,290 approved to move six trees planted at the Leslie Science and Nature Center.
Fuller Park hackberry planting
Two hackberry trees will be planted and watered at Fuller Park for $1,200.
Fall Park Facility Hours and Programming
All three pools will stay open through Labor Day; facility hours adjust as students return to school. The city is hiring three new full-time parks positions and seeking feedback on the new bicentennial splash pad.
City pool access policies
A Pittsfield Township childcare provider says her camp of Ann Arbor kids has been barred from city pools this summer while privately paid camps get access, and she's asking why.
Buhr Park pocket forest watering
The young pocket forest at Buhr Park will get watering for two more years thanks to $2,000 in approved funding.
Committee bylaws update
The committee is reworking its bylaws with the clerk's office; changes go to a vote in September.
Credit card processing at city golf courses
As golf courses switch to Club Caddy software, the city must sign with Fiserv for card processing (up to $279,000/year). Fees are baked into rates, so no net revenue hit — but questions about Fiserv's recent cybersecurity litigation were flagged.
Bicentennial Park splash pad opening and celebration
The park construction contract grew by $230,106.31, bringing the total to nearly $797,000.
Jury rotation process for art review panels
Commissioners agreed to rotate through opportunities to serve on public art selection juries, so the same veterans don't take every slot. It's about fairness and giving newer members a look at how the city picks its art.