Anthony, the City’s new symphony director who presented the report to the caucus, updated council members on a number of public-works and municipal projects that advanced over the summer.

Why it matters: Completion of the Wetmore Bridge project and the start of Monty Park’s splash-pad construction affect neighborhood access and recreational amenities; resurfacing schedules and demolition plans involve street and property planning that residents will notice in coming weeks.

Key items reported: the Wetmore Bridge project is complete, the Monty Park splash pad is under construction and expected to finish within roughly a month (no exact completion date was provided), and the city’s 2025 street resurfacing is scheduled to begin on the 22nd but experienced a delay related to backordered concrete piping. The McKinney Building on South Bridge is slated for demolition at the end of the month.

Street department metrics reported for the summer include about 100 tons of asphalt patching completed and about 150 tons when winter cold patching is included. Staff also praised wastewater plant employees for passing licensure exams and continuing professional development. Council members did not take formal actions in the caucus; the report was informational and other operational items will proceed under usual administrative authority.