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full plowing operation requires 18 staff members. Mr. Reimer has developed three options for <br />the Public Works Committee to review. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated he received a complaint from a resident that does snow plowing <br />for a living. He stated there needs to be a judgment call when it snows under two inches and the <br />temperature is above freezing <br />Chairperson Backous stated he agreed with Councilmember McGlone with judgment calls and <br />favored Option 3. He stated he receives about one complaint per year. He noted there is a <br />plowing hotline listed on the City's website and staff has done a great job. <br />Councilmember Elvig agreed with Chairperson Backous and Councilmember McGlone. He <br />stated the hotline needs more publicity and Mr. Reimer looks at the road conditions before <br />sending the plows out. <br />Chairperson Backous asked how many miles are plowed. <br />Street Supervisor Reimer replied 180 center line miles that need 4 to 6 passes. <br />Chairperson Backous stated with that many miles there is bound to be complaints. <br />Councilmember Elvig played a voicemail for the Public Works Committee. <br />Chairperson Backous and Councilmember McGlone replied they received the same voicemail <br />message. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated last year was the third snowiest winter in Minnesota. He <br />stated he tries to keep complaints down to two per inch of snow. He stated it is a sensitive <br />subject for the residents. He stated last year it snowed every holiday and weekend, which <br />equaled a lot of overtime, but there is no overtime on the weekdays. <br />Councilmember Elvig commented cul -de -sacs are plowed in a certain way which leaves a lip that <br />is frozen to the road and remains there until warmer temperatures melts it away. <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Backous, to recommend that the <br />City Council approve Option 3, to continue to allow the Public Works Department to use its best <br />judgment on deciding what course of action is best to improve safety and winter driving <br />conditions for the traveling public based on snow type, amount, time of year, current <br />temperature, and expected weather conditions after the snow ends, and past experience. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes- Chairperson Backous and Councilmembers Elvig and McGlone. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Case #5: Consider 2012 Street Maintenance Program <br />Public Works Committee / February 21, 2012 <br />Page 10 of 12 <br />