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Public works reports leaf and snow response figures; council asks for improved training and clearer communication
Summary
University City public works director reported collection of 14,082 cubic yards of leaves this season and use of 306 tons of salt during the recent storm; council members pressed for staff training, a published zone map and clearer communication with residents about priorities.
University City — Director Darren Girdler reported to the City Council on Jan. 13 that the city's leaf collection program yielded 14,082 cubic yards this season, down from about 18,000 the prior year, and that the city used 306 tons of salt (reported as 612,000 pounds) during the most recent snow-and-ice event.
Girdler said the leaf program is a three-year contract and staff will revert to strict district scheduling next season to reduce confusion. On snow removal he described University City's system in lane miles and said crews covered 6,247 lane miles of plowing during the event and logged about 700 man-hours through Jan. 5.…
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