Discussed the benefits of providing an independent public transit system. Also advised that the City Manager has considerable experience in establishing and managing a public transit system. Advised that in February he will be making a recommendation appointing a Council subcommittee to work with staff in planning the public transit system. Consider Approval of 2001 Official Fee Schedule. The fee applies to the smaller private utilities such as cable television who run lines under the roadway.
Staff looks at each permit to review the method of cutting.
Staff does not allow open cutting on permit on new streets except in unusual circumstances. Any restoration of the roadway is the responsibility of the permit holder. Concerned that there is no inspection or criteria as to how those open cuts are being repaired and the result is often unsatisfactory. Suggested reviewing the criteria as part of the review of the Public Works Design Manual. Ayes by Mader, Gundlach, Petersen, Ericson and Zieska, the motion carried.