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<br /> ,. ~ <br /> .. <br /> . CouncillDepartment Head Retreat <br /> .- <br /> March 1, 1996 <br /> . Backl!round - CouncillStaff Opinions on How to Define "Village" <br /> . * quaint * "government because we have to be" <br /> * neighborly * low profile <br /> * rural in appearance * resistance to physical change <br /> . * small, friendly city hall, residential looking * minimal bureaucracy <br /> * non-intrusive government * one stop shopping <br /> * accessible government <br /> . <br /> . What Are the Basic Citizen Expectations (Brainstorming) on General Service Delivery <br /> * Snow removal (level of service) * Planning/Zoning <br /> - City streets * General Governance <br /> - sidewalks? * Elections <br /> . * Police Protection . Information <br /> . Fire Protection . Permits/Licenses <br /> * Utilities . Code Enforcement/Inspections <br /> Ie <br /> - water availability . Financial Integrity <br /> - sanitary sewer . Legal/Prosecution <br /> I - storm water management * Animal Control <br /> * Street Maintenance . Meeting Facility <br /> - Boulevard Tree Removal * Parks Infrastructure <br /> . * Recreation * Civil Defense <br /> Specific General Service Delivery Discussion <br /> . 1. Snow removal - <br /> a. City Streets <br /> - no change in basic level <br /> . - consider adding to night shift during heavy storms or unusual conditions <br /> - consider scraping ice when warranted by public safety concerns <br /> . - minimize use of chemicals on removal <br /> b. Sidewalks & Trails <br /> I - requires new equipment if done by City <br /> - complete/review study conducted by Public Works/Safety Committee <br /> contact other cities/private contractors to explore outsourcing costs <br /> . <br /> ,. <br /> I <br />