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Street sweeping is done 6 times a year on primary streets and 3 times a year on all other streets. Had interns go out this year in the city and assess all of the sidewalks and what condition they are in. Will provide maps for the council. Councilmember Dr. Varner asked on annexed areas do we have maps that show how many do not have curbs? Eric Horvath said it would be an easy thing to do. The City has 700 miles of sidewalk and 500 miles of streets. They have budgeted $750,000 from the MVH fund for a curb and sidewalk program. That's about 500 ft of sidewalk and 700 ft of curb for each councilperson. Also has allocated $420,000 for safe streets by Lincoln & Perley (Harrison to be re -bid) Councilperson Karen L. White asked that the $750,000 amount was down from last year's $1.5 million? Director Eric Horvath replied that yes it is down. The reimbursement program was not included in here for curb and sidewalks, it was very successful but did not have as many people interested in it this year. Paving target for next year is 22 miles of streets, 130 alley improvements and 1300 graded blocks. Have to figure out a way to make the streets last for longer than 15 years which is the average life of a street right now. Questions from Councilperson Dr. Fred Ferlic, the problem in his area are trees in the tree lawn tearing up the sidewalks. Public Works will have to get together with Parks and possibly not plant anymore trees in the tree lawn area for a long term fix. Also why not come to the council for a fee increase every year or two instead of 8 year with a big increase. One more thing is why not pick up all trash, recycling and yard waste in the front yard and not in alleys anymore. Questions from Council President Tim Scott, wants percentages of monies for staff changes. The issue of 10 part time picker job to 5 pickers with benefits. Mr. Horvath optimizing staff not less work. Depends on the bin only yard waste proposal. Where is the CNG located? Wastewater treatment plant -will have eventually from digester to truck capabilities. Also hope to have a hydro -plant up and running utilizing the river in the future. Central Service revenue internal? Matt Chelbowski answered also external. Are we competitive with other cities and counties with our construction permit fees. Eric Horvath said he would be giving a presentation on that at a later date with it being a part of the budget. Would also like to see the sidewalk maps. Find missing sidewalks that just end. Road repair standards changed, do the whole lane at once 5x5 to 5x11 for the full length of lane for smooth transition. Older roads would relax standards. Wants manholes out of the drive lanes whenever possible. appreciates the staff.