Citizens' meeting in Mering: Mayor informs about projects and challenges

Citizens' meeting in Mering: Mayor informs about projects and challenges

The fourth citizens' meeting in Mering will take place under the leadership of MayorFlorian Mayerinstead of. The event attracts many citizens and lasts two and a half hours. The meeting will be streamed live in the multi-purpose hall. Seven citizens ask the mayor questions.

Introduction of the employees

Florian Mayerintroduces the eight employees of the community. This includes the new office managerMarina Folgmannand the main office managerFranz Mayr. He welcomes guests as guests of honorWolfgang Wilhelmfrom Bayernwerk andMr. Hämmerlefrom the construction company Leonhard Weiss. This company started redesigning the town center in April. After a lecture on the events from November 2023 to October 2024, citizens will have the opportunity to ask questions.

questions and answers

Explained to the questions from the last citizens' meetingFlorian Mayerthat new asphalt will be laid on Hörmannsberger Straße in 2026/2027. He points out that it is a state highway, so the municipality has no influence. The Mering market purchased two handcarts for the cemeteries. On the subject of cell phone reception in Baierberg, Telekom reports that there is an undersupply here.Florian Mayerreminds ofPeter OttoandFranz Knittel, who died in May and October.Franz Knittelwas the recipient of the gold ring of honor and the badge of honor from the Mering market.

Financial challenges

Using an overview showsFlorian Mayerthat Mering reaches financial limits compared to other communities. Trade taxes are four times higher than in Feldkirchen. This affects areas such as daycare centers, asylum and integration as well as heat supply. When commercial areas are converted into residential areas, not only is trade tax eliminated, but new infrastructure is also required. The deficit in daycare centers is 3.5 million euros annually. The fees for kindergartens, after-school care and lunchtime care will be increased on September 1, 2024.

Construction projects and events

Numerous construction projects have been completed, including the Ritterburg after-school care center and Ambérieustraße. The daycare center at Mühlanger is scheduled to be completed in September 2025. The fiber optic expansion is planned for mid-2025. Despite additional work on the town center, the Christmas market will not be postponed.Florian Mayeris thinking about a traffic-calmed business area with a speed of 20 km/h on Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße. The bicycle park in the West industrial area was created with almost no equity capital. The new sports center will be completed shortly.

Citizen surveys and planning

The municipality is asking citizens to take part in the citizen survey on municipal heat planning by November 8th. There will be a flood event on November 13th at 7 p.m. The Donauwörth Water Management Office and the Arnold engineering office are taking part. For the citizens' consultation hour on November 14th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., please register atFranziska Hörmannrequested.

Eight development plans are in preparation. Particularly important are the plans No. 44 North of Augsburger Straße, No. 79 Mering Center, No. 80 Northeast of Reifersbrunner Straße and No. 67 Gewerbepark West. An urban development competition to expand the town hall is taking place.Florian Mayerinforms: "The current town hall is not barrier-free, temperatures on the upper floor are 38 °C in summer and air conditioning is not possible. In addition, more space is needed for the staff."

Further topics and inquiries

The community took part in the “Fit for Jobs” trade fair. The Mering-Ambérieu town twinning committee will start in November 2023.Florian Mayerbrings the idea of ​​building a Lechfeldhalle into play for larger events. The location could be on Friedenaustraße or in the industrial park.

Seven questions answeredFlorian Mayer. No land is being sold for the mini playing field on the lawn near the outdoor pool. The sale of the building sites in the West Industrial Park is being carefully considered. In Mering, 4.5 engineers work at the market building authority. The park bench on Meringerzeller Straße will be put back in place shortly. The damage caused by the floods in Baierberg is being assessed by the community.

The population in Mering is 15,751 people. There are 7,547 households, including 6,401 in Mering and 1,073 in St. Afra. The Mering market had to raise 7.1 million euros in personnel costs.