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City manager: snow crews cleared streets within 36 hours; storm response cost about $118,000
Summary
City manager reported that a 12‑inch storm required about 1,100 labor hours, over 7,000 vehicle miles, 31,000 gallons of brine and 85 tons of salt; downtown removal totaled roughly 700 tons and estimated direct cost was $118,000.
City Manager delivered a detailed report on the city's response to a recent snowstorm that closed and then reopened streets over the last week. He said the storm dumped about 12 inches over 24 hours and that city pretreating, plowing and salting used roughly 1,100 labor hours and covered more than 7,000 miles of routes; crews cleared streets within 36 hours (the target is 48 hours).
The manager reported the city used about 31,000 gallons of brine and 85 tons of salt, and contracted an outside firm to remove large downtown snow piles — about 120 loads totaling roughly 700 tons removed in 10 hours. He gave a cost estimate for labor, equipment and materials of approximately $118,000 for the event. Council members repeatedly thanked public works, first responders and other staff for the rapid response.
Council members discussed resident communication about parking and street clearing, outreach channels (e‑blast and the city website) and a public works phone line for residents with specific needs. The manager encouraged residents to sign up for e‑alerts and noted staff will follow up on individual concerns.
