2013-09-23 study street sweeping

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Mr. Walker said that would be a separate issue. Mr. Crow said his concern was the citizens’ concern concerning Council’s notices for public hearings. He said if was not on the agenda even though it was published in the paper, his thought was not to add it. Mayor Welsch stated she might feel that way too if it had not been posted at the library and in the paper. She noted that Mr. Durke at the Missouri Municipal League conference did say Council can amend the agenda if the minutes reflect why it was changed or if it was an emergency and would be noted in the minutes as to what the emergency was. Mr. Glickert said if it was an emergency, Council would have to have a unanimous vote. Mr. Walker stated that he did not address it as an emergency but the City has a legal opinion that the agenda until Council adopts it, is a draft agenda and items can be added or deleted until voted on. Mayor Welsch turned the meeting over to the City Manager Mr. Walker. Mr. Walker addressed the study session subject of the City’s street sweeping policy. He said the Public Works department put together a presentation with recommendations with respect to street sweeping. The Director of Public Works and Parks Rich Wilson spoke on the City’s street sweeping policy. He noted there have been numerous questions on street sweeping policy, so the presentation covered why the City sweeps street and what the City’s Charter says. He noted there were seven basic reasons to sweep: 1. Appearance 2. Reduce street flooding – prevents storm water drains from getting clogged. 3. Improve water quality – pollution from streets gets into streams. 4. Improve air quality – pollution from pollen and dust falling. 5. Safety – debris on roads making unsafe for bicycles, motorcycles and skidding of cars. 6. Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit requirements – follow EPA guidelines of reducing amount of pollution into the streams as critical. 7. Green pavements are good for water infiltration but need to be swept and vacuumed. Mr. Wilson spoke on what the City had done and what is presently being done. Mayor Welsch asked if the City reviewed alleys on a rotating basis as she has received complaints from residents whose property backs to alleys, stating they do not get the attention that is needed. She would like to see the City come proactive instead of residents calling in to complain. Mr. Wilson noted the street department did not have a regular routine but they have been driving through alleys on a random basis, being proactive in removing debris. 2