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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weatherford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Library Operations and Performance Review
The library is seeing more visitors, checkouts and card sign-ups every year, but teen attendance has slipped. Staff hope a Pokemon Club starting in January will bring teens back, and they're weighing more frequent baby story times to meet demand from young families.
Soldier Spring Park Maintenance and Safety
Resident Wayne Worthy brought up concerns about deteriorating asphalt walkways, overgrown and hazardous dead trees, and unauthorized motorized vehicles and electric bikes endangering pedestrians at Soldier Spring Park.
Evaluation of Community Adoption Events and Strategies
Staff and committee members discussed the changing effectiveness of national events like Clear the Shelter during hot summer months and proposed shifting major promotional efforts to the spring.
Library Facility Improvements and Exterior Signage
The library is planning to upgrade its exterior monument and building signs to make the facility easier for visitors to locate from the street, while also purchasing new mobile picture book shelves.
Historic Preservation Website Redesign
The city updated its historic preservation website to make landmark guidelines, tax incentives, and local history more accessible to residents and realtors.