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Council reviews emergency snow‑plow backup options, authorizes temporary operational flexibility
Summary
Council reviewed estimates for emergency backup snow-plowing, tabled formal procurement to the next meeting, and authorized the public-works superintendent to call the closest available contractor in a snow emergency until a contract returns for council approval.
Council reviewed submitted estimates for emergency backup snow-plow services and discussed operational needs for the upcoming season. Staff said more estimates were forthcoming; the council agreed to table formal selection until the next meeting but stressed the need for interim authority in case of an immediate storm or equipment breakdown.
One councilmember proposed a contingency approach: "I would say the best thing to do is once we decide who is is print a city map and have Justin get with them and highlight city boundaries and just..." The council agreed that Justin (public works superintendent) could contact and use the nearest contractor in an emergency and bring formal bids back to the council for ratification.
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