Inside Your City, 12-22-23

Inside Your City Inside Your City, 12-22-23

Updated 10 days ago

City Administrator, Aaron Oppenheimer and Chief of Staff, Sandy Xiong bring the latest updates from city hall. Spotlight Guest is JR Brimmer, Fleet Maintenance and Contracts Supervisor. Prairie Chat features Tom Culbertson at the Public Works Facility.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)
AROUND THE SUN - things that are happening around Sun Prairie. (00:01:11)

1. The Forestry Division has contracted with Eco Tree Company to prune the terrace trees within the Smith’s Crossing Neighborhood. 2. Speaking of the Forestry Division, it was recently announced that the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has been awarded a 2024 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Urban Development. Can you tell our viewers more about the grant? 3. Earlier this month, the Sun Prairie Farmers Market moved locations for its indoor market. Where is the market located now and what prompted the move? 4. Lastly, let’s talk about Frozen Fest! Sun Prairie will be freezing over with Frozen Fest presented by the Bank of Sun Prairie in January. Can you share additional details about this event series?
AT CITY HALL - things that have happened or will be happening at city hall. (00:06:06)

1. Tax bills were recently sent out. How can those payments be made and are there any important dates to keep in mind? 2. During 2024 budget deliberations, the Committee of the Whole adopted a motion allocating $60,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness in our community. Can you tell me more about the initiative and next steps? 3. That same evening, the Council approved the use of Police Department vacancy savings to be utilized for various department projects. Can you highlight some of those for our viewers?
Spotlight Guest: JR Brimmer, Fleet & Contracts Supervisor (00:10:30)

1. Please tell us about yourself and your role with the city. 2. Can you explain what goes into preparing the City for the challenges that come with the Wisconsin Winter Season? 3. Can you describe to our residents what goes into declaring a Snow Emergency and what that means for them? 4. What does a typical day look like during the winter season for you and the crew? How do you plan routes? How long does it typically take to clear the roads following a snow storm? 5. Is there anything else you’d like to share with our viewers?
Prairie Chat: Public Works Crew Leader, Tom Culbertson. (00:22:19)

1. Thank you for joining us. Winter is here! When does the department begin preparing for the snow season? 2. Can you take us behind the scenes and give us a tour of the garage? 3. The department recently got a new vehicle. Can you walk us through its features? 4. What is your favorite equipment? 5. Are there any tips you’d like to share with the audience when they see a plowtruck or snow vehicles out on the road? 6. Is there anything else you’d like to share with our viewers?