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Marshall City reports winter storm response, fire calls and winter compost hours
Summary
Council committee reports covered the fire department's December activity (69 calls), stormwater reminders, updated winter compost center hours and praise for public works for snow removal during a severe winter event.
Marshall City — Council committee reports on public safety and municipal services highlighted emergency responses and city operations during a recent severe winter event and announced changes to winter compost hours.
Patrick Guthrie, speaking for the Public Safety and Public Relations Committee, summarized the Marshall Fire Department’s December activity. Guthrie said the department recorded 69 total calls for the month: five fires; 28 rescue and emergency medical calls; five hazardous-condition calls; nine service calls; 14 good-intent calls; and eight false alarms. Guthrie noted that average call volume was just over two calls per day for the month.
Municipal Services committee members reported on stormwater management and winter services. A committee speaker urged residents and local businesses to become familiar with the city’s stormwater plan and local contacts for stormwater management. The city announced winter compost center hours, effective Jan. 6: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.
Council and staff repeatedly praised public works crews for their response during a multiday winter event that included ice, heavy snowfall and high winds. A municipal speaker and another councilmember thanked Randy and his crew for clearing major thoroughfares, noting that main routes for Wards 1 and 2 had been cleared and that Wards 3 and 4 were expected to be completed the following day. A staff member reported that equipment failures occurred but did not cause major service interruptions, and council members said citizens helped by keeping cars off roads and assisting neighbors.
The meeting record showed no reports of widespread utility outages during the event. Council also noted the availability of warming stations in Saline County and discussed outreach to residents who might need shelter during cold weather.
Ending: The committee reports closed with the mayor and council thanking emergency responders, public works staff and residents for their work during the storm.
