Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Albany public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in parks rec with low priority
Passing of longtime planner John Rosenbarker
The board acknowledged the deaths of John Rosenbarger, who worked for the city for 48 years, and Dennis Smith, who worked in traffic and the building department.
Downtown event season
Two back-to-back downtown events got permits — the city's All Hallows Eve Celebration on October 24 and the Schmitt Furniture Birthday Bash on October 23, with street closures and a quick overnight teardown before Trunk Retreat.
Ralph Hines Memorial Car Show rain date and riverfront protection
The car show's last-minute request for a Sunday rain date sparked debate over wet-weather parking on the riverfront grass. The board approved it with strict conditions requiring hard-surface parking and cleanup responsibility.
Fairview Cemetery columbarium
Construction on the long-awaited columbarium at Fairview Cemetery starts in the next few weeks, with a waiting list already forming — and it adds a new revenue stream for the cemetery.
New Albany High School 5k special event, August 1
A special event permit request for a New Albany High School 5k run on Saturday, August 1, was on the board's docket. Permits like this cover street closures and event logistics.
QR code historic tour project
A QR code walking tour of historic sites was on the new business agenda.