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DDA approves pilot for downtown trash enclosures, reimburses Rock on 3rd for pavement
Summary
The DDA approved three resolutions to reimburse Rock on 3rd $19,211.88 for pavement, explore a pad and enclosure for the L-Shaped Alley, and create a log of potential future sites for centralized trash, recycling and organics collection. Staff emphasized precedent and funding paths; the board approved the measures by voice vote.
Staff presented a proposal to pilot centralized waste and recycling enclosures in downtown alleys and to reimburse a private downtown business for pavement work tied to waste access.
Mister Kramer described lessons learned from Rock on 3rd and recommended reimbursing the business $19,211.88 for pavement. He also presented a methodology for a pilot at the L-Shaped Alley—build a pad and enclosure, assess grade and building relationships, and then evaluate paving and funding options. Kramer emphasized that prior special-assessment approaches were not supported and that the DDA needs to identify alternative funding if assessments are not feasible.
Board members asked whether the enclosure would precede paving; Kramer said he viewed the enclosure and paving as separate steps, with the enclosure/pad preceding a careful look at paving because grading and building interfaces matter. The chair cited the existing ordinance that requires dumpsters and containers to be located within a structure and framed the pilot as a step toward compliance.
The board approved three related resolutions by voice vote: (1) reimburse Rock on 3rd for $19,211.88 in pavement expenses; (2) direct staff to bring estimates for a new pad and enclosure in the L-Shaped Alley; and (3) maintain a log of potential future sites for downtown trash, recycling and organics collection and report periodically to the board.
The actions are intended to reduce on-street containers, improve alley aesthetics and compliance with existing requirements rather than to commit to immediate paving. Any future paving or special-assessment funding would require separate board action.
