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are the only hauler capable of this option. All other are two -sort systems. (Note that is a <br />dramatic improvement from the early days of recycling when we had multi - sort.) WMI <br />would like to go to single sort, but the other haulers cannot at this time. We could look at <br />options such as allowing WMI to do single sort, but that may make our non -WMI residents <br />unhappy. Another option would be to have WMI do all of the recycling. The other haulers <br />may not like that. In time, I believe BFI will add this option. If you would like us to focus on <br />this in the meantime, please let me know. <br />Conduct Evaluation of Skating & Warming House Facilities at the Old Fire Hall — With <br />the budget crunch of a couple of years ago, our Parks & Recreation Director did track <br />utilization at our two skating rinks. With the easing of the budget concerns, we did not <br />proceed with any recommendations in this area. If you would like more info, the P & R <br />Director could talk about this at an upcoming Update Workshop. <br />Install Information Kiosks in City Parks — There has been considerable discussion about <br />signage at our parks facilities. I will leave this to the Parks and Recreation Commission for <br />any specific recommendations. The P & R Director could also talk about this item at a future <br />Update Workshop. <br />Upgrade Appearance of Storm Water Ponds — This was combined the approved goal of <br />Community Appearance. We plan on using ICWC crews to work on this over the next couple <br />of years via replanting of these areas to enhance appearance. <br />Negotiate Right of First Refusal for Property East of Fire Station — This has been <br />mentioned in previous goal setting sessions. This topic would seem to warrant more <br />discussion between the Fire Department and the City Council. Negotiating a Right of First <br />Refusal should not be overly cumbersome. <br />Update Outdoor Siren Warning System — 1 am asking our Emergency Services Director to <br />prepare a recommendation in this regard. If warranted, we will incorporate it into the 2006 <br />CIP Budget. <br />Review Consulting Services /Conduct RFP's — With no disrespect intended to our current <br />providers, staff believe this should be done periodically to ensure we are controlling costs and <br />obtaining the desired service levels. Recently, we achieved significant savings by the <br />changeover in City Engineers. In the past, it has helped us control costs with our Auditors <br />(we should do this again for 2006). City Attorney and Planner are other possibilities. <br />Develop Replacement Schedule for Playground Equipment — No one questions the need to <br />maintain these facilities in terms of safety and appearance. However, there is lack of <br />agreement on the need to "replace" equipment because it has become dated versus on -going <br />maintenance. Much of our equipment was purchased in the late 80's and early 90's. We will <br />continue to look at this issue internally and perhaps the P & R Director will comment on it at <br />an upcoming workshop. <br />5 <br />