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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 378 Councilmember Cavegn asked if the streets presented are the total of streets in the <br /> 379 problem category . Mr. Grochala noted on a city map that there are about 14 miles of <br /> 380 streets in poor condition and explained streets that will be receiving overlays and those <br /> 381 recommended for reconstruction. The program is basically just over 2 miles each year. <br /> 382 The council concurred that staff should move forward with preparing plans . <br /> 383 110 Portable Rest Rooms — Councilmember Stoesz explained that he ' s been in the <br /> 384 community and has seen many bathrooms closed that were once available to the public . <br /> 'I Public Services Director DeGardner recalled that the City ' s contract for portable <br /> 386 restrooms was cancelled due to the cancellation of the summer recreation programs that <br /> 387 they served. There was also consideration in view of the current virus situation and the <br /> 388 need to minimize shared surfaces as would exist in portable rest rooms . <br /> 389 <br /> 390 Mayor Rafferty said he appreciates the thoughts behind eliminating the restrooms but <br /> 391 wonders what all the people who are walking about are using instead of the portables ? <br /> 392 Councilmember Ruhland asked if portable restroom providers have any best practices <br /> 393 these days and Mr . DeGardner remarked that hand sanitizing stations are available for the <br /> 394 inside of the units but there could be an issue getting the sanitizer fluid . Mr . DeGardner <br /> 395 noted that some areas are still using the portable units with a disclaimer and he also added <br /> 396 that the location of these portables are the community parks , which are closed, and not the <br /> 397 trail system which has seen an increase in use . Public Safety Director Swenson added <br /> 398 that if portables are to be put out, the city is really obligated to provide what ' s needed to <br /> 399 keep them safe, i . e . wipes , sanitizers , etc . Chief Swenson also noted his concern about <br /> 400 the message sent, during a stay at home order, that portable bathrooms are being made <br /> 401 available . <br /> 402 A majority of council members concurred that portable restrooms are not a good idea at <br /> 403 this time . <br /> 404 12 . Council Updates on Boards/Commissions — Mayor Rafferty briefly recalled a <br /> 405 recent VLAMO meeting and the addition of their new top notch director. <br /> 406 Councilmember Cavegn noted his first Joint Law Enforcement group meeting and that he <br /> 407 will be getting some background to assist him as he moves forward with that group . <br /> 408 13 . Review Regular Agenda <br /> 409 The agenda was briefly reviewed . There were no changes . <br /> 410 The meeting was adjourned at 11 : 00 p . m . <br /> 411 <br /> 412 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on <br /> 413 May 25 , 2020 . <br /> 414 <br /> 415 <br /> 10 <br />