Summary
The council will consider a new ordinance creating a way for property owners to petition the city to pave unimproved alleys — with the abutting owners paying the cost. If adopted, neighborhoods with dirt alleys would have a formal path to get them paved.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs for alley improvements are borne by abutting property owners.
Property owners seeking improved alley access and dust mitigation.
Property owners who may face assessments for improvements they did not request.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Regular City Council Meeting — November 3, 2026
The council will consider a new ordinance creating a way for property owners to petition the city to pave unimproved alleys — with the abutting owners paying the cost. If adopted, neighborhoods with dirt alleys would have a formal path to get them paved.
Regular City Council Meeting - CANCELLED — October 27, 2026
A new ordinance would allow property owners to petition the city to pave and improve unimproved alleys at the expense of the abutting property owners.
Regular City Council Meeting — April 28, 2026
The city established a structured program allowing neighbors to petition for dirt alleys to be paved, with engineering handled by the city and costs assessed to property owners.
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