Columbus South Side Area Commission

Public Services Committee

February 2026 Meeting Notes

  • Illegal dumping
    • Checking with liaison for Near North area commission to see how their trail camera program has gone
    • Cameras are about $70 each - possibly purchase 2-4 before end of April (end of current fiscal year)
    • Department of Refuse can provide locations
  • LinkUS Southeast Corridor
    • Early planning – details/status unknown
  • Sidewalks on Fairwood
    • Unclear how city prioritizes projects
  • COTA service
  • Parsons Ave crosswalks
    • What was the thinking into the selection of the locations? Some crosswalks very close to each other
  • Parks
    • Donations - how do those work? If someone is willing to donate something to a park
    • Kobacker Park – possibly restripe basketball court for pickleball?
    • Martin Park – lighting?
    • Smith Road Park parking
  • PR Committee
    • Order more bags (more like reusable grocery bags than the ones previously ordered), chip clips
    • Would Kroger provide bags that say Kroger and South Side Area Commission?