Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Allentown public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in parks rec
Cedar Pool Repairs
$12,500 in parks money will repair the water line at Cedar Pool and replace partitions in the change room that were damaged during the season.
Recreation Bureau Updates and Project Reviews
The dog park ordinance got final approval: the park got a name update, the key fob access system is gone, and the rules were refreshed.
Dog park rule changes
Bill 83 would update the dog park ordinance — renaming the park, eliminating key fobs, and refreshing the rules for users.
Franklin Park improvements design contract
Council added $55,450 to the design contract for the Franklin Park upgrades, bringing the total design contract with Simone Collins Inc. to $221,900. The park improvements move one step closer to construction.
Ithaca Park Pavilion Construction
Allentown is shifting unspent aquatics program funds to build a new shade pavilion at Ithaca Park so children in the summer playground program have cover from rain and heat.
Cedar Beach to Trexler Park Trail Connector
Local business owners want to bring back the weekly Thursday evening live music and vendor gatherings in the Artswalk Pocket Park. The project aims to boost downtown foot traffic and connect the arts community with local retailers, though organizers must navigate city special event permits and property coordination.
Park Capital Fund Transfer for Roosevelt, Fountain, and WPA Parks
Council transferred $277,683 from the Trexler budget to fund improvements at Roosevelt Park, Fountain Park, and WPA project sites.
Expanded Summer Youth Programs and Water Safety
Allentown is actively recruiting local students and residents for summer positions like lifeguards, playground leaders, and park maintenance workers.
Trexler Fund Springwood Budget Supplemental Appropriation
The city is allocating over $13,000 in unappropriated Springwood Trust funds to be used specifically for improvements and upkeep at Trexler Park.