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Council hears potential future agenda items: downtown design outreach, channel study, alley pickup and fairgrounds improvements
Summary
Council members and staff used the July 14 study session to flag several future items: a planning department outreach booth about downtown design, a clarification briefing on a Corps of Engineers channel study, consideration of replacing a street sweeper and reviewing alley trash pickup, and discussion about fairgrounds and rodeo arena improvements.
At the July 14 study session council members and staff raised several potential future agenda items and community outreach opportunities.
A staff member notified the council that the planning department will have a downtown design standards booth at this Thursday's Third Thursday street festival to gather community feedback. "...our planning department is gonna have a downtown a booth to discuss, get community input from the downtown design standards," the staff member said.
A council member requested a clear briefing on the Corps of Engineers channel investigation. The member said media coverage made it appear the city had committed to a large construction project; he asked staff to clarify the process, intent and next steps for the study so the public understands the city's role and the distinction between study and construction.
Another council member recommended reviewing the condition of the city's street sweeper and considering replacement when funds are available, citing equipment damage and alleyway conditions that also affect property infrastructure such as gas lines. The council member suggested staff examine whether changing to a curbside trash can system (removing alley pickup) would reduce equipment and property damage and be cost‑effective.
A separate council member praised improvements at the fairgrounds and urged a coordinated discussion among the city, county and local rodeo organizations about expanding the rodeo arena and event facilities to meet current needs.
Ending: These items were noted for future agendas; staff and council requested informational briefings and cost estimates before any formal proposals are placed on a future council agenda.
