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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
MERS retirement benefits for firefighters
The mayor announced the city's pension system is now 72.5% funded, which he called very good news for the city's long-term finances.
Fire hydrant maintenance
A resident asked about the condition of hydrants citywide, noting two red-tagged hydrants on Court Street including one by the Bentley entrance.
Back to the Bricks event follow-up
Burton hoped to host a Back to the Bricks Tune-Up Party on Saginaw Street, which could have brought car fans and business downtown. It looks like the city lost the bid — parking and road-closing logistics were too tough.
Covert Road strip mall condition
Complaints about a deteriorating strip mall at Covert Road and Davison prompted a request for code enforcement to visit the site.
Retail fraud task force results
Fenner reported the retail fraud task force is working — other townships want to copy it, retailers are happier, and word is out that Burton takes shoplifting seriously.
New streetlight at Pear Tree and Belsay
A single streetlight will be added at Pear Tree and Belsay Road under the city's lighting contract with Consumers Energy, at about $230.
Handicap access to council meetings
Steve Heffner suggested opening the back door during packed meetings so wheelchair users don't have to rely on the aging elevator.
Residential dog-limit ordinance challenged at 5167 Lapeer Road
A resident asked to keep a fourth dog beyond the city's three-dog limit. She ended up putting the dog down mid-hearing, and the board denied the variance 0-7, keeping the ordinance standard intact.