City updates: 25,000 sq. ft. sidewalk program, new assistant building commissioner and elevator outage

City staff provided several operational updates. Commissioner Monica said the sidewalk repair program is under way, with the contractor starting in the northwest corner and the program expected to replace an estimated 25,000 square feet of concrete once complete.Why it matters: Sidewalk repairs affect pedestrian safety and accessibility across neighborhoods. Commissioner Monica also announced the city hired an assistant building commissioner, Todd Allen, who comes from Summit County and holds all required certifications except plumbing; staff said he will train under the current commissioner pending full certification. The mayor and staff said the assistant role is intended to create succession capacity for the building department. Staff informed council that the city hall elevator will be out of service starting Monday for a lengthy repair that could take up to a month. The recreation center and pool will have scheduled closures: the activity pool maintenance and other small projects will occur during a shutdown beginning Aug. 21 for the pool and Aug. 25 for the building, with both expected to reopen Sept. 2. No council votes were taken on these operational items.