Below is some street dept. news and a list of things the street dept. is

looking to accomplish during 2006.

The area is experiencing a thaw, and we all know what happens this time of

year...potholes!  The Street Dept. is always on the lookout for them, but if

you happen to see one, please call city hall at 732-6321 with the location of

the pothole, so we can get it repaired.

Reminder:  The city does not pick-up Christmas trees.  Moring Disposal

typically picks them up with the weekly trash pick-up.  To be environmentally

friendly, please transport the tree to the Park District maintenance building

for chipping.  The chips are used by the Park District for landscaping.

ITEMS THE STREET DEPT. WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH DURING 2006:

-Repair broken sidewalks that didn't get done during 2005.

-Sealcoat 20% of the city streets.

-Total reconstruction of 1st St. to support 80,000 lbs trucks, with

curb/gutter/parking.

-Construct a bike path along 1st street.

-Complete engineering on resurfacing 10th St. from Washington to Clay, and

engineering on reconstruction of 10th st. from Clay to Pines road, to include

curb/gutter/sidewalk and storm drainage.

-Engineering on milling and resurface of 3rd ST. from Franklin to Jefferson.

-Engineering on milling and resurface of Jefferson from 3rd to 5th.

-Engineering on milling and resurface of Franklin St. from 3rd to 5th.

-Partner with Ogle County on Engineering & reconstruction costs of 5th from

Washington to Jefferson to include add'l parking and lighting.

-Engineering on milling and resurface of 5th St. from Franklin to Washington.

-Replace one (1) salt spreader to replace a older unit.

Drive Safely,

Jim Tegtmeyer