City manager outlines snow response, trash pickup catch-up and upcoming senior-center opening

City Manager John provided updates at the Jan. 7 work session on winter operations, solid-waste pickup and upcoming city events. Staff reported public-works crews worked 12-hour shifts to clear eight to ten inches of snow across the city; main roads were cleared and residential routes were near completion with follow-up planned.

Republic Services notified the city of trash delays due to road conditions; staff said Republic planned catch-up routes to work through missed pickups over the next several days and asked residents to leave carts at the curb. The city said it posted updates on social media and asked Republic to notify affected residents directly.

John also announced the grand opening of the Huber Senior Center with a ribbon-cutting planned Friday from 3:30 p.m. to about 7:30 p.m., a Martin Luther King Day celebration hosted by the Culture and Diversity Citizens Action Commission on Jan. 20 (starting about 9:30 a.m. at the old high-school auditorium) and an arts exhibit call for local artists in February. Staff reminded residents that dog-tag sales continue through the month and that cash is accepted at the office for purchases.

Council members thanked public works for snow removal and staff for the event planning. No formal council action was required; staff moved other agenda items forward following the report.