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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Van public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hazard Mitigation Plan action items
Van submitted new five-year hazard actions — weather radios, tornado safe rooms in schools and daycares, drought-tolerant landscaping incentives, and flood-area signs — keeping the city eligible for grant money.
Uncollected municipal court fines and warrants
Council Member Dwyer flagged roughly $300,000 in outstanding warrants showing no collection activity this month. Staff explained the court has tightened collections and license-renewal holds, but most fine revenue goes to the state, not the city. Police will request a warrant list from the court clerk for follow-up contact.