09-03-24 City Council Highlights
NEW SYSTEM PASSED BY COUNCIL FOR WINTER PARKING; BUDGET MEETING NOTES
FREEPORT, IL — Highlights from the September 3, 2024 Freeport City Council meeting include the change to winter parking and notes from a budget public input meeting held at City Hall.
Winter Parking to Switch to Odd/Even System November 1
In order to aid street crews in plowing efforts, City Council approved a parking system that would require all vehicles to be parked on a specific side of the street only when there is at least half an inch of snow.
This new system, which is in effect from November 1 to March 31, helps in multiple facets. Residents will no longer need to rely on posts by the City to know any parking directions. Plowing will take less time and allow neighborhoods to see clear streets sooner. Snow plows will more safely drive down narrow streets and avoid unnecessary accidents with other vehicles.
More information will come in the form of aiding residents to understand the new system. As a reminder, this is only when there is at least half an inch of snow between November 1 and March 31.
Budget Public Input Meeting
The public input meeting, held at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, allowed Freeport residents to voice City budget concerns and ideas. Among those voiced were the following:
- Increased Public Works workforce
- Increased wages for Public Works
- Bolstering Police efforts around the City
- Dilapidated homes and plans
- Illegal dumping and solutions
Other News
The City also recognized three employees for their dedication to serving the community: Stephanie Brashaw, Library, 25 years; Chad Schubert, Fire, 15 years; Dustin Groen, Police, 5 years.
In addition, The Pretzel City Skills Enhancement Program’s proposed agreement for a new contract was presented to Council at Monday night’s meeting.
More information about these topics and more can be found in the City Council meeting packet, viewable here: LINK TO AGENDA