We take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week. This
week: The city’s temporary plan to cover 80 percent of sidewalk
repairs and the retirement of a long-time band leader.
City cracks, a little
Under a temporary plan, the city will pay 80 percent of sidewalk repair costs, and 100 percent for the worst of the lot … at least until September.
So the city council decided unanimously Monday night in a much calmer tone than last week, when the sidewalk debate came to a boil. Compromise was the name of the game this week, and the body decided to tentatively tweak the city’s 15-year-old 50-50 repair program until staff returns in September with an updated survey and financing options.
“This is so the council can feel comfortable that there’s a new program beginning right now,” City Administrator Tom Haglund said. “Then we will come back with a comprehensive review of funding options and an updated survey, along with new costs.”
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