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sites to use, however there is not sufficient staff time to monitor each site. He said Planning <br />Intern Patrick Brama will research the Citizen Request Tracker which is used in other cities. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Chairperson McGlone, to recommend that the City <br />Council consider conducting research in an effort to begin using Facebook and Citizen Request <br />Tracker as communication tools for the Public Works Department. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGlone and Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember <br />Elvig. Voting No: None. <br />Mayor Ramsey announced Councilmember Tossey will take his place for the remainder of the <br />meeting. <br />Mayor Ramsey left at 6:19 p.m. <br />Case #4: Consider Options for Street Sweeping <br />Grant Reimer reviewed the staff report. <br />Chairperson McGlone stated he placed phone calls since this is a complex case. He explained <br />there are more factors to consider. He listed the following findings: the truck mounted unit is <br />faster, but does not carry as much water; a new government regulation is about to pass on <br />sweepers and it may not be wise to spend money on something that is useless in a short time; the <br />City of Plymouth subcontracts out all its work; refurbished pieces of equipment may prove to be <br />feasible. He proposed the City research the possibility of subcontracting out its work. He also <br />explained the responsibility of the tow truck is to clean up after an accident, and that should be <br />mandated. Also, developers should be mandated to clean up after their work. <br />Public Works Director Olson pointed out one issue with having contractors perform the work is <br />it may not be done as timely as the City would have it done. He explained this item came up <br />because it is nearing time to start the budget for next year. He said the spring sweeping is done <br />and the quotes they are requesting are for budget purposes. <br />Chairperson McGlone stated his mission is to be cost effective. In the coming year, more <br />research can be done to make sure the City is working efficiently. <br />Public Works Director Olson clarified the Committee reached a consensus to research costs of <br />subcontracting by discussing this option with the City of Plymouth, and look at the viability of <br />using refurbished sweepers. <br />Case #5: Consider Priority Streetlight Installation Related to Various 2011 <br />Improvement Projects <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. <br />Chairperson McGlone inquired if this is all the lights the City perceives will be needed. <br />Public Works Committee / May 17, 2011 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />