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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Outdated parking signs around the old high school
With the high school gone, roughly 23 no-parking signs in surrounding blocks no longer serve a purpose and will be removed, with seven kept on 14th Avenue for elementary school traffic. Members also flagged the neighborhood's many stop signs for possible future review.
2026-2027 Downtown Snow Removal Contract
Carrousel Excavating won the contract to haul snow off the downtown square this winter, beating five other bidders on price. The city has worked with them before and their crew is local.
Pedestrian crosswalk beacons on 9th Street
The city is weighing $20,601 in rapid flashing beacons at two 9th Street crossings that children and pedestrians struggle to cross. There have been no pedestrian injuries there, and the recommendation came from a student study, prompting cost concerns — but TID 7 funds can cover it without touching the general levy.
New stop signs on 4th Street
Once the 4th Street road reconstruction is done, permanent stop signs go up at 22nd and 25th Avenues plus a stop bar at 22nd — a safety move as traffic is expected to increase on the improved road.
18th Avenue improvements in TID 10
The long-desired 18th Avenue street project is officially in the design phase, and TID 10 could fund it while still closing by 2030.
2026 Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Construction
Patricas Construction will handle this year's curb, gutter and sidewalk work for about $493,500.
2026 Street Improvements
Patricas Construction will handle this year's curb, gutter and sidewalk work for about $493,500.
Roadway functional classification update
The state's ten-year review reclassifies city streets, which affects state construction revenue and grant eligibility. The city pushed back to keep Sixth Street and the school area at higher classifications.
13th Street/31st Avenue intersection reconstruction
The council awarded a $1.53 million contract to Rock Road Companies to rebuild the intersection — a major street project.