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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in City of Annapolis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fee Waivers for City-Supported Special Events (R-8-26)
A $7,000 fee waiver for the Clydesdale event sparked a broader question: why does the city have fees it almost always waives? The committee wants the events manager to brief it and may develop criteria or an annual budget cap for waivers.
Overhaul of the Art in Public Places program
Five new commissioners were seated with staggered terms, and the commission's temporary restructuring gets more time to finish the transition.
Truxton Park master plan priority
Mayor Littmann asked that the Truxton Park master plan be treated as a top priority, calling the park the city's crown jewel and worrying it will otherwise become the default spot for sheds and dumps.
Annapolis Arts District
Arts District Executive Director Holly Hendrickson was scheduled to brief the council on the Annapolis Arts District. The presentation could inform future council decisions about the district's programs and support.
Parks maintenance staffing
Parks Chief Dillard asked to convert two part-time maintenance positions to full-time at $34,000; the request was rejected in the proposed budget. Thorp wants the committee to find funding elsewhere for the additional parks maintenance staff.
Non-resident fees for parks and boat ramps
The committee wants a bifurcated fee system so non-residents pay more at parks, boat ramps and recreation facilities, with a proposal requested from the Harbor Master and Rec & Parks.