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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 10 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the streets presented are the total of streets in the 378 problem category. Mr. Grochala noted on a city map that there are about 14 miles of 379 streets in poor condition and explained streets that will be receiving overlays and those 380 recommended for reconstruction. The program is basically just over 2 miles each year. 381 The council concurred that staff should move forward with preparing plans. 382 11. Portable Rest Rooms – Councilmember Stoesz explained that he’s been in the 383 community and has seen many bathrooms closed that were once available to the public. 384 Public Services Director DeGardner recalled that the City’s contract for portable 385 restrooms was cancelled due to the cancellation of the summer recreation programs that 386 they served. There was also consideration in view of the current virus situation and the 387 need to minimize shared surfaces as would exist in portable rest rooms. 388 389 Mayor Rafferty said he appreciates the thoughts behind eliminating the restrooms but 390 wonders what all the people who are walking about are using instead of the portables? 391 Councilmember Ruhland asked if portable restroom providers have any best practices 392 these days and Mr. DeGardner remarked that hand sanitizing stations are available for the 393 inside of the units but there could be an issue getting the sanitizer fluid. Mr. DeGardner 394 noted that some areas are still using the portable units with a disclaimer and he also added 395 that the location of these portables are the community parks, which are closed, and not the 396 trail system which has seen an increase in use. Public Safety Director Swenson added that 397 if portables are to be put out, the city is really obligated to provide what’s needed to keep 398 them safe, i.e. wipes, sanitizers, etc. Chief Swenson also noted his concern about the 399 message sent , during a stay at home order, that portable bathrooms are being made 400 available. 401 A majo rity of council members concurred that portable restrooms are not a good idea at 402 this time. 403 12. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions – Mayor Rafferty briefly recalled a 404 recent VLAMO meeting and the addition of their new top notch director. 405 Councilmember Cavegn noted his first Joint Law Enforcement group meeting and that he 406 will be getting some background to assist him as he moves forward with that group. 407 13. Review Regular Agenda 408 The agenda was briefly reviewed. There were no changes. 409 The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. 410 411 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on 412 May 25 , 2020. 413 414 415