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Council update at Arts Commission meeting: Arrow to take over Walker’s franchise; council seat to be filled
Summary
At the Arts Commission meeting, a city council liaison reported that Arrow will take over Walker’s franchise agreements for garbage service and that a recently elected councilor, Michael Crossett, was injured and cannot serve; the council will accept applications for a replacement and Paul Strobel will continue in the seat temporarily.
During the Arts Commission meeting, a city council liaison reported two city-level updates: a change in franchise hauling for city garbage service and a council vacancy after a work accident.
Cherry (the commission’s city-council liaison) said the council learned that Arrow is taking over both franchise agreements and is purchasing Walker’s assets; the liaison described that change as the central item from the most recent council meeting. Cherry also reported the council will solicit applications to fill a council seat after Michael Crossett—elected in the most recent election—was seriously injured in a work accident and “won’t be able to serve.” In the interim, Paul Strobel will continue to serve in that council seat until an appointee is selected. The liaison said applicants must live within the city limits for 1 year to be eligible and that the application window will be approximately 21 days.
No formal council action was taken by the Arts Commission on those items; they were reported during the commission’s city-council report segment. Commissioners asked staff to circulate contact information and to coordinate with city staff on outreach about the council application process.
The commission did not take votes on council staffing or the franchise matter; the report was informational to the arts commissioners.
