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Resident criticizes plowing and gym maintenance; council asks staff to review part-time staffing
Summary
Angel Garcia told the council his street was partly left unplowed and a gym leg-press remains unrepaired; Public Works Superintendent Brian Thode called the criticism "bullshit" and staff committed to inspect gear and review part-time staffing and snow-response procedures.
Community member Angel Garcia complained to the council that the city left half of his street unplowed during the most recent snow event and said a gym leg-press machine marked 'out of order' had not been fixed despite previous requests.
Garcia pressed the point that some tasks are not being completed and questioned the city's use of part-time labor for seasonal tasks, saying residents pay taxes and expect routine maintenance. When Public Works Superintendent Brian Thode responded that lapses can be human error, the record reports Thode saying, "this was bullshit," and Garcia replied that "what was bullshit was that he didn't do his job."
Multiple council members sought to de-escalate and identify remedies: Kevin Gum (Building and Grounds) said he would inspect and attempt to repair the leg-press the following day; Mayor Lape said she had tried to follow up after Garcia's weekend call and did not believe the omission to be intentional; Council member Stacie Smith asked that staffing levels and part-time assignments be reviewed.
Outcome: Gum will check the gym equipment and report back; council agreed to review part-time staffing and snow emergency notification procedures.
