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CITY OF
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,2024
The Public Works Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2024, by
Committee Chair, Heidi Sparks.
Members Present: Heidi Sparks- Chair, Jodi Mackay- Vice Chair, Iry Wilke, Jessica Banks, Shawn Mullaney
General Items:
Approval of Minutes from August 19, 2024. Iry made a motion to approve the minutes of August 19,
2024. Motion was seconded by Jessica. Motion carried 5-0 to approve the minutes.
2. Emergency Call Out Report- Not provided
3. KLJ Report- Report attached
i. 4th Street Reconstruction- Iry asked what the final list of items to the contractor included
New Business:
4. Ordinance discussion on Chapter 12.32 Trees and Boulevards from LMC
i. Jodi would like to see this updated to allow xeroscape without needing to be an exception
approval from City Council
ii. Iry would like to see this updated as well, but make sure there is still "teeth" to enforce
boulevard maintenance
iii. Shawn stated that xeroscape does not mean no trees, it means low water maintenance. He would
like to still have trees required in the boulevard. Shawn does not believe the ordinance needs to
be updated with regard to planting distance (minimum/maximum), the question is on
enforcement of the ordinance.
iv. What involvement does the city have with approving the landscaping on new developments?
V. Jessica would like to have Tree Board weigh in on this ordinance and potential updates as well
vi. Would like to have additional conversation and discussion at the October meeting as well when
Matt can be here
Old Business:
Other Items:
5. Shawn mentioned the flooding by his property that Matt was going to look into and wondered what the
process was for that. Heidi stated that she would remind Matt on the issue
Announcements
Next Meeting will be Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:00pm in Council Chambers
Meeting adjourned at 6:40pm