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Street Supervisor Riemer replied for the most part, but noted that they did have some vandalism. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that 120 people participating in the program does not seem like a <br />lot. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Riemer noted that it was the first year the program was in place. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired if took a lot of staff time to repair the sod damage. <br /> <br />Streets Supervisor Riemer replied no, explaining that it typically takes about four days to do the <br />repairs and typically what is done is that they place down black dirt with seed. He also noted that <br />staff corrects the sod damage whether or not they have received a complaint. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City has adequate equipment to keep up with all of <br />the additional roads coming into the City. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Riemer replied that they should be okay for the next season, but after that will <br />probably need more equipment. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that they have put together a public works <br />equipment program, which will be discussed during the budget process. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City has explored other melting agents other than <br />salt. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Riemer explained that he had attended a couple of seminars regarding new <br />options, but the biggest issue is the cost. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that a lot of the trees in Anoka County are dying, but they are <br />not certain that it is related to using 100 percent salt. He questioned if it is at all possible to cut <br />back on the salt or use a mix. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Riemer replied that staff does prefer to use salt to dry off the main roads. He <br />explained that there are other options that are not as bad as salt, but they are more expensive. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that she had heard that salt is contributing to the problems in <br />County ditch 66. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson explained that County ditch 66 did have an elevated chloride level <br />and it was concluded that it might be from the salt, but it has been determined that the City has <br />the same salt practices as other cities. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired as to what portion of the lot recently acquired by the City <br />next to Public Works was going to be used for public works. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/April 16, 2002 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />