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Keller said some neighborhood streets measure about 10 feet of usable width between parked cars, making it difficult for two vehicles to pass. He asked the city to consider traffic enforcement or engineering responses such as a traffic study, speed-reduction measures or modifications to curb/sidewalk widths.

In closing comments, Commissioner Jones asked staff to follow up and suggested the city civil engineering group assess whether modifications or a traffic study would be reasonable to address resident citations and safety concerns.

No formal action was recorded at this meeting beyond a request that staff review the issue.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dayton City Commission Meeting 7-16-25","oneSentenceSummary","A resident described repeated vehicle damage and narrow streets in East Dayton, asked the commission for traffic engineering input and possible mitigation measures; a commissioner asked staff to follow up with an engineering assessment.","taxTitle","Dayton City Council, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",68964,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6166586,"Owner of Salem Avenue business says police objection to liquor renewal has caused financial strain",229,967000,1196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415257-a465e2c1660c09fdc03f16f7749ad5ef&start=967&end=1196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415257-a465e2c1660c09fdc03f16f7749ad5ef/thumbnail_967000.jpg","/articles/6166586/Ohio/Owner-of-Salem-Avenue-business-says-police-objection-to-liquor-renewal-has-caused-financial-strain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166586-2a193a49653cd695a5d19332e5233ed7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485353&Signature=jWV2wJOsVSWgK3WSgQgG8DlSlJ741A~9QSB70ZRiQcCvIil3v8ROTbZAFxkfcYk563~Gk1vrJbw2G0OlKd3RzGX3TfyPhTPIYdbWJOTxDwpoJFhh1X8WHK0EjdfwuOgu6tWPBBnzqbUk~SNoSVyWc8Jcj~C3aRP0bvlaIkNEBQA0Vw5UMatOBjtPEz2dge71Wy1Ef2sddK9vqr2aqIArtztZMOCYHzGc2BZSBhRK3urAN-vYQ6kr9o48IKy2ib1R6qqwsrddH0a~40YqgfziGD1PzH~u3mRJSUFl8HWy4OCTu2SDpQEydUvxj7eSSXmKZ03LOq5gxi05MyNp5dou9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Flora Hurston, the owner of a business at 2914 Salem Avenue, told the Dayton City Commission she received an email on June 24 notifying her that the police department had objected to her liquor-license renewal. Hurston told the commission she had been unable to reach police investigators and had to retain counsel to request a continuance for the license hearing. \"We stay in compliance with all of our building codes, regulations, and cooperate with authorities, when needed. We have not received any citations or violations since we have been in operations for the last 4 years,\" Hurston said.

Hurston said she has tried multiple times to contact police, left voicemails for a detective and the police chief, and asked for a chance to address any concerns before formal objection. \"If there's a true concern regarding my business, no one from the department has reached out to me personally and said that there was any concern or given me the opportunity to address whatever the issue or concern may be,\" she said, and asked the city to withdraw its objection or at least to contact her to discuss the matter.

Mark Donaldson, who said he formerly owned the building at 2914 Salem Avenue and has lived in Dayton for decades, told commissioners that community entrepreneurs—particularly Black business owners—face barriers and financial strain when license objections require legal representation. Donaldson said it was unfair for long-standing neighborhood business owners to face sudden objections that force them to hire attorneys.

City staff asked Hurston to remain after the meeting so officials could gather more information and follow up.

No formal action on the liquor-license objection was recorded during this meeting.","The owner of a business at 2914 Salem Avenue told the commission the police department objected to her liquor-license renewal by email, she received little notice or explanation, and has had to hire an attorney; a neighbor and former owner spoke in support.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6166591,"Commission approves $661,127 for Wright Dunbar redevelopment and neighborhood park upgrades",167,135000,302000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415257-a465e2c1660c09fdc03f16f7749ad5ef&start=135&end=302","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415257-a465e2c1660c09fdc03f16f7749ad5ef/thumbnail_135000.jpg","/articles/6166591/Ohio/Commission-approves-661127-for-Wright-Dunbar-redevelopment-and-neighborhood-park-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166591-d949feaf7f393117f495324731341d3c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485353&Signature=cHG~Vx60tI8sj1QhqDO7XPXlxTJJiz4UHK3p7ebxbO8kX9O2SjtKQ8RtvdCnTVfvJgPgvIYXzGLsSacJbdjKrxXydaHCDngdSPXhxwBg-9ZZWeI0tdRXm5m3qQfr~LZlimtb~fbQ7Q2ay5-LAmnLtV1qoGkRlCA6sjhGdBAxhkw1yjMvgDNtSE2vyP5Ypzf~iaDbuRsF88zJPxXaQ9ITEXhoSL6xlo40ESweheLLHUwiOuI-wHpS2ZQG7Bc7c3Y-zZVu2MJd2pEcEaOjqeHkygZ8RHPuW017lEIXUMSR3KsEFHUrj5C0yvK2yZJoqyCWp07T47hU404CXBfbYvs02g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dayton City Commission voted to approve the city manager's recommendations, including a $300,000 contract modification with Wright Dunbar REH LLC to support redevelopment in the Wright Dunbar Business District and a $361,127 contract award to Outdoor Enterprise LLC to upgrade neighborhood parks.

City economic development staff described the Wright Dunbar modification as funded from the West Dayton Development Fund and intended to support interior and exterior renovations, mechanical-system upgrades and small-business opportunities. \"This is a contract modification for $300,000 for the redevelopment of commercial and retail space within Wright Dunbar Business District. The $300,000 is coming out of the West Dayton Development Fund,\" said the staff presenter.

Staff said the Wright Dunbar investment is expected to leverage $6,000,000 in further private or public investment and to support a more active streetscape along the corridor. The parks contract will fund upgrades at Sandalwood and Claridge parks (including new shelters) and a repaved tennis court plus a perimeter walking trail at Jane Newcomb Park.

Commissioner Sloss moved to approve the city manager's recommendations; the motion was seconded and the commission voted \"Aye\" unanimously to approve the package.

The approvals authorize staff to proceed with the contract modification and the parks contract per the manager's recommendations; the record does not show a separate vote on each individual contract beyond the omnibus approval.

Speakers during the manager's report highlighted the intended community benefits of the projects but did not provide a construction schedule or specific start dates in the meeting record.","The Dayton City Commission unanimously approved the city manager's recommendations to modify a redevelopment contract in Wright Dunbar for $300,000 and to award a $361,127 contract for park upgrades at three neighborhood parks.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6166596,"Residents urge Dayton commission to let voters decide public hospital initiative",926,421000,1347000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5415257-a465e2c1660c09fdc03f16f7749ad5ef&start=421&end=1347","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5415257-a465e2c1660c09fdc03f16f7749ad5ef/thumbnail_421000.jpg","/articles/6166596/Ohio/Residents-urge-Dayton-commission-to-let-voters-decide-public-hospital-initiative","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6166596-8949a47a071b634acd52b74358afe501/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485353&Signature=BBKwuwC3UcB88TKtoRWRZyVXSD761EYnceB5CT0aKlQ17uMqylIdfHBTKeDpN5fTgfyitJTaTwjakXA1juaWyeEuD2i4YxJJ6NTN0Vjs8srC~7W0-CbIlex4YaryEHUYhaUwMX-vTHrHWHX6KAsUBlz3Ty1n9Ys~5X7Xuu8pFdNAOP-Bqy~ZXbb7IIubTNySdm9QvXH~2ERHITGeQ2QQEgxK0MLoQWYhXwlBiP7nbyBBkIlFUeAlKC4alZRyPuqnc6B2TZhUjP587T5N7t3LaVUt2kyl6xiaqJ7dX2ICW6FkxIC~csGQBfY7FBXaKxqS2X8~-or8u~MI45R~inlpYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charlene Bayless, a representative of the Clergy Community Coalition, told the Dayton City Commission that the group is asking the commission to place a citizen petition on the November 2025 ballot so Dayton voters can decide whether to create a public hospital. \"Mayor Mims and commission, next Wednesday, give Dayton citizens the go ahead to vote for their health by placing the Dayton public health hospital issue on the November 2025 ballot,\" Bayless said.

The petition effort and its timeline were a recurring theme during public comment from multiple speakers. Nancy Kiel, a member of the Clergy Community Coalition, described how the group expects a schedule that could include a ballot placement this fall, tax collections in 2026 if the measure passes, and a phased planning process. \"This fall, the initiative will be placed on the 2025 ballot. When it passes in 2026, taxes will be collected,\" Kiel said, and added that the group plans a community assessment and phased feasibility work before funds are spent.

Why it matters: petition supporters said the measure responds to hospital closures and gaps in maternal and emergency care in neighborhoods that lost nearby hospitals. Multiple speakers said signature-gathering has been extensive: Kathleen Galt said the coalition collected about 5,500 signatures across three rounds and framed that as roughly 4 percent of Dayton's population and about 6 percent of registered voters.

During public comment, speakers also urged the commission to be accessible to petitioners and to avoid discouraging civic participation. Kathleen Galt said city officials could be more helpful in answering procedural questions from volunteers collecting signatures. \"City officials have not been so hostile towards people trying to participate in their right to petition,\" she said.

Commissioners did not adopt or reject the petition during the meeting. In closing remarks the commission thanked speakers for civic engagement; Commissioner Jones (closing comments identified in the record as Commissioner Jones Law[s]) thanked those who came and encouraged follow-up but did not announce any formal action or vote on the petition at this session.

The statements and timeline details reported here reflect what petition representatives said in public comment and do not represent actions taken by the commission at this meeting. Commission procedures around petition verification and next steps for ballot placement were not resolved in the record.

Speakers at the podium described their organization, their concerns about hospital access, and their signature counts; the commission recorded no formal direction or vote on the initiative during this meeting.","Speakers representing the Clergy Community Coalition urged the Dayton City Commission during public comment to allow a citizen-led initiative to go to the ballot and described next-step signature and timeline details; commissioners did not take an immediate vote on the measure at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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East Dayton resident urges study of parking, speeding and alley conditions

Owner of Salem Avenue business says police objection to liquor renewal has caused financial strain

Commission approves $661,127 for Wright Dunbar redevelopment and neighborhood park upgrades

Residents urge Dayton commission to let voters decide public hospital initiative