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Snow Plowing Notes:  Every person in Public Works Maintenance is assigned to a piece of equipment: three plow trucks, loader, two skidsteer loaders, two pick- up plow trucks, tractor, two snow blowers.  It takes approximately 8 hours to plow after a snow event with current staffing levels. A loss of just one person invokes over-time pay.  Increasing plow time increases fatigue and increases the probability of an accident.  During back-to-back snow events, selected pathways and skating rinks may not be plowed.  The fleet mechanic is included in the plowing activities. In the event a piece of equipment needs service, the remaining plow crew must take over the fleet mechanic’s route. Sewer Division For the sewer division to operate effectively and safely requires no fewer than two full time employees. Sewer maintenance activities such as root cutting, televising, and jetting/cleaning all require two people. Since December 20, 2002 the sewer maintenance and preventative maintenance have been ceased. Only emergency work has been performed. A seasonal employee would allow for a two-man operation to continue in the sewer division and the maintenance schedule and activities to be reinstated. Staff recommends that the Council authorize Public Works to create and execute a contract for a temporary seasonal position to start on January 15, 2003 and terminate upon the City discretion, but not to extend beyond, April 18, 2003. Recommendation: Staff is looking for direction from the City Council pertaining to this matter. Specifically, staff is looking for Council input on whether the Staff should create a resolution authorizing Public Works to create and execute a contract for a temporary seasonal position for consideration at the January 13, 2003 Council Meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Lee, Director of Public Works