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Special City Council Work Plan Meeting 1 Monday,January 31,2011 Page 4 those already in process. Ms. Bloom elaborated on those items provided in staff's written discussion outline. Discussion among staff and Councilmembers included negotiations with Gibb's Farm regarding the Fairview Pathway Construction Project for a sidewalk along Larpenteur Avenue, with federal funding requirements for approval by the Na- tional Historical representatives, and their reluctance to support the project based on it not adding to the historical nature of the area; temporary easement require- ments from Gibb's Farm for the project; existing sidewalk and lack of feasibility for a proposed location changes; proposed Victoria Street project in 2012 planned as 2-3 miles of mill and overlay, not reconstruction; and estimated staff time spent on mandated items. Ms. Bloom estimated the staff time spent on various projects; however, she volun- teered to provide additional and more precise information to the City Council on staff time spent. Further discussion included clarification of those City-owned facilities managed by the Public Works Department and those managed by the Parks and Recreation Department; roof maintenance completed and that scheduled in the future; City Council preference expressed to look at all its facilities and determine a clear maintenance schedule through asset management software; more detailed review of the wetland inventory, management, and permitting processes; and an update on the garbage collection issue now at the Public Works, Environment, and Transportation Commission level and any recommendations forthcoming. b. Police Department—Chief Rick Mathwig Police Chief Rick Mathwig reviewed the Department's "Must Do's" and "Ought To Do's" in 2011, including mandated and regularly scheduled activities or those already in process. Chief Mathwig elaborated on those items provided in staff's written discussion outline. Chief Mathwig noted the department's continuing shrinkage over the last few years; and the critical crossroads being realized and addressed in the "Must Do's" listed. Chief Mathwig addressed the changing technologies in equipment, provid- ing for major advances in squads, firearms, and computers in the squads and in of- fices. Chief Mathwig advised that major CIP advances were included in the De- partment's budget to update equipment in accordance with technological changes in the industry. Chief Mathwig reviewed current staffing levels, and his proposals to restructure command staff to ensure sufficient training and providing recruitment incentives for officers within the department and within existing budget dollars, and through