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City Council Minutes February 7, 2011 Page 6 6.2. Consider Changing Non-Ma, o~pt~ointment Term Expirations • Mayor Dietz questioned if the Council is interested in changing the non-Mayoral appointment term expirations from the last day of February to the last day of December. Council consensus was to leave the term expirations as is. 6.3. Review Sidewalk Snowplowing Ordinance Mr. Barnhart presented the staff report. Discussion took place regarding the current policy on sidewalk plowing. Mr. Barnhart stated that it would be challenging to change the sidewalk snowplowing ordinance at this point in the year and is not recommended. Larry Farber, 19404 Norfolk Street NW -stated that he lives in the Highland neighborhood. He explained that the sidewalks in his neighborhood have never been plowed and expressed concern over receiving a certified letter so far into the snow season. He stated that a plowed walling trail exists on the other side of the road and one cleared side should be sufficient. He also asked that the city address lots with no area for snow storage between the sidewalk and the road. Council consensus was to discuss amending the sidewalk snowplowing polity in May. Suggested changes include the schedule on which letters are sent out. It was suggested that staff send the first letter regular mail with a seven day deadline and if no compliance, send the next letter via certified mail with an additional seven days to comply. Another suggestion • was to discuss a better way to notify residents of the sidewalk snowplowing requirements (newsletter, postcard, etc.) MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO GIVE PROPERTY OWNER'S ON HIGHLAND ROAD, AND IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS WHERE ONE SIDE OF THE ROAD IS PLOWED, 45 DAYS TO REMOVE SNOW FROM SIDEWALKS AND TO REVIEW THE SNOW REMOVAL POLICY IN MAY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Other Business Mayor Dietz explained that the city recently passed an ordinance that prohibits commercial buildings from putting in private wells. He stated that the well drillers have approached the Legislature asking them to overturn similar city ordinances. Council consensus was to approve Mayor Dietz's request to lobby at the Legislative level on behalf of the city. 8. Council Updates 8.1. Employee Meetings Update -Mayor Dietz Mayor Dietz indicated he has met with several city employees and department heads over the past few weeks. He reviewed some of the items that were discussed including employee promotions, pay, compensatory time, and furloughs. The Council asked that compensatory time, in particular as it relates to the street department, be discussed at a future meeting. Ma or Dietz rovided an u date on his monthl meetin at the American Legion. • Y P p Y g