Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Evansville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
18 issues in roads with low priority
Walnut Street and Michigan Street parking changes
A new 15-minute zone near the University of Evansville and a no-parking rule near Amcor's new cul-de-sac will change street parking in those areas.
Lynch Road right-of-way dedication
A property owner on Lynch Road near the old drive-in theater formally dedicated 30 feet of right-of-way as the land is subdivided, removing ambiguity about whether the right-of-way exists.
North Main electrical outlet repair
About 20 of roughly 50 electrical outlets along North Main are broken, and the city has put the repair work out to bid so they work for the November 22 parade. Chronic vandalism and age have plagued these outlets since the streetscape was built in 2015-16.
Canal Street parking dispute resolution
Neighbors have been fighting over parking on narrow Canal Street; the city will designate shoulder parking and add no-parking zones and signs.
Temporary speed limit reduction on Clover Drive
A temporary speed limit reduction was proposed for Clover Drive between Elmridge Drive and Bergdolt Road, likely for safety reasons in that neighborhood corridor.
Jeremy Ryan Tighe Memorial Way Designation
The stretch of St. Joseph Avenue at Meier Road is now officially dedicated to Evansville firefighter Jeremy Ryan Tighe, who died in a crash there. A damaged memorial sign will be replaced.
University of Evansville fall street closures
Walnut Street between Rotherwood and Weinbach will close twice this fall — for the Skele-Fun 5K on October 24 and UE Homecoming on November 7 — plus Olive Street at Rotherwood for the race. Drivers should plan alternate routes.
No-parking restrictions on Tulip and Kotter Avenues
Complaint-driven no-parking signs are coming to Tulip Avenue (too narrow to park) and Kotter Avenue (semi traffic in an industrial area). Residents who park on those streets will need to find other spots.
Right-of-way encroachment at 2525 Willow Creek Drive
A county right-of-way encroachment agreement at 2525 Willow Creek Drive was scheduled for action, addressing a private use of county right-of-way.
Handicap parking installations and guidance requests
Two new handicap parking spaces were up for approval, and the board was being asked for guidance on three more spots where residents have driveways — a quality-of-life accessibility question.
Handicap parking requests on properties with driveways
Three households asked for curb-side handicap spaces despite having driveways. The board tabled the requests, wanting to confirm whether the spaces are truly needed before dedicating scarce street parking.
Right-of-way permit applications
A routine batch of right-of-way permit applications (2659 through 2720) was recommended for approval, governing work in city streets and sidewalks. Application 2687 was excepted because the work falls in the county.
Right-of-way permits and road closures
The Board approved a batch of right-of-way permits, including a last-minute emergency permit for AT&T to cut into Southeast Eighth Street and repair a damaged conduit.
Railroad crossing maintenance contract
The city landed a state grant to maintain railroad crossings and hired RoadSafe to do the work for $5,015 at crossings named in the contract.
South Kentucky Avenue right-of-way parking
The city rejected a request to allow parking in the right-of-way on South Kentucky Avenue near Bayse Street because parked cars would block sight lines at the intersection. Parking on Bayse Street itself was conditionally approved, and a property owner on South Kentucky confirmed his separate angle-parking request in the 1700 block was among the approved applications.
METS GTFS Real Time upgrade
An $11,361 amendment with Trapeze Software would bring real-time bus tracking data in line with the transit system's new ticketing project.
Nighttime signal operation change at three intersections
Traffic Engineering recommended ending the nighttime flash at Bellemeade/Governor, Bellemeade/Garvin and Lincoln/Garvin, returning signals to normal cycles overnight. That changes how drivers navigate those corners after dark.
Right-of-way permit approvals
The board approved a batch of right-of-way permits for work in city streets, with traffic control rules required and two exceptions noted.