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Resident asks council to fund replacement trash can at Garland and Washington bus stop
Summary
A Ward 3 resident asked council to allocate budget to replace a burned trash can at the bus stop at Garland and Washington, citing increased litter and broken glass; no formal action was taken at the meeting.
Riley Winfred, a Ward 3 resident and newly appointed volunteer on the city DICE board, asked the City Council on May 12 to approve budget allocation to replace a burned trash can at the bus stop on the west side of Washington at Garland Avenue.
Winfred said the can was removed after being burned last year and not replaced, leading to increased litter and broken glass near the bus stop. He told council he walks the route regularly and is concerned about safety for pedestrians and people walking dogs and asked council to approve a motion to replace the receptacle if that had not already been planned.
Why it matters: The request concerns a public right‑of‑way, pedestrian safety and routine maintenance. City staff did not put the item on the consent agenda and council took no formal vote on the request during the meeting.
Next steps: Winfred said he appreciated council consideration; staff follow‑up was not scheduled on the record during the meeting. Council later noted staff would pursue budget‑planning items and that council can request earlier briefings if necessary during the 2026 budget process.
Speakers quoted are Riley Winfred (public comment). The article does not assume the city will fund replacement; it records the resident’s request and that no formal action was taken at the meeting.
