Public Works, Fire and Police reports: infrastructure priorities, Christmas Day rescue and deferred police report

Council received routine department updates at the Jan. 8 work session focused on infrastructure needs, a notable fire response and a deferred police report.

Public Works described ongoing and planned road resurfacing, drainage improvements and coordination of water and sewer work, and council discussed prioritizing areas experiencing leaks and pressure issues as part of long-term infrastructure planning.

The Fire Department presented its monthly report and recounted a Christmas Day structure fire on Sixth Street in which firefighters rescued an occupant; council thanked the department for its response and professionalism.

The Police Department report was deferred because the Police Chief was attending a professional conference; the chief is scheduled to present the monthly report at the next regular council meeting.