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Home→Tags may 2020

Tag Archives: may 2020

The right grease can improve fleet operations

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2020 by Jonathon RobertsJune 5, 2020
fleet

Proper lubrication of your equipment may not be the most glamorous topic, but it is arguably one of the most important parts of your maintenance routine. Proper selection of an appropriate grease will potentially end up saving your company thousands … Continue reading →

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Dockless bikes & scooters: Avoid being clueless

The Municipal Posted on June 2, 2020 by Barb SieminskiJune 2, 2020
dockless

Now that spring is finally here, people are coming out of their musty winter caverns and enjoying pure, warm sunlight again, including venturing into the heart of their cities. Those who work in offices yearn for the outdoors, especially folks … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridges, dockless, highways, kansas city, may 2020, missouri, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Irving Police Department uses barbershops to improve community relations

The Municipal Posted on May 28, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyMay 28, 2020
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In Irving, Texas, it’s not uncommon to drive by a barbershop and see on-duty police officers inside. But no, these officers aren’t making arrests or gathering statements. Instead, they are improving community relations, one barbershop conversation at a time. The … Continue reading →

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Iron Mountain enjoys diverse industries, outdoor activities

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2020 by Andrew MentockMay 26, 2020
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Bordering three Great Lakes and covered with forests, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is 30% larger than the state of Maryland in terms of landmass but with a population 20 times smaller. While the 5-mile-long Mackinac Bridge is the more celebrated entrance … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, iron mountain, may 2020, Michigan, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Wellness incentive program gets city employees up and moving

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2020
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The city of Copperas Cove, Texas, continues to place an emphasis on wellness and has created an incentive program for city employees called CoveFit. The program was started in 2015 and Eddie Wilson, Copperas Cove police chief, has acted as … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged copperas cove, maintenance & operations, may 2020, texas, The Municipal, wellness | Leave a reply

Storm and Wastewater project contributes to beautification efforts in Spokane

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2020 by Andrew MentockMay 22, 2020
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With heavy rainfalls a normal part of life in the Pacific Northwest, one of Washington’s largest cities recently completed a roughly $190 million project to protect the health of its river. As part of an initiative to clean the Spokane … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged may 2020, public works, spokane, stormwater, The Municipal, washington | Leave a reply

Rapid City welcomes development after a banner 2019

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2020 by Barb SieminskiMay 20, 2020
Rapid City

Ken Young, AICP, and director of community development, doesn’t use the word “boom” in regards to his city’s recent development but rather prefers to call it continued strong growth. “Several factors would be involved, of course,” said Young. “One of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2020, rapid city, South Dakota, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Spartanburg, South Carolina, thrives on collaboration

The Municipal Posted on May 14, 2020 by Amanda DemsterMay 14, 2020
spartanburg

Nowadays, Spartanburg, S.C., is a growing, bustling city with a lively downtown area and an emphasis on all involved working together. However, according to Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Allen Smith, things were not always so good. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Creative zoning to meet housing needs

The Municipal Posted on May 4, 2020 by Denise FedorowMay 4, 2020
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As housing shortages become more prevalent, cities and towns explore creative ways to address the situation. Some cities are doing this is by changing zoning laws in what is commonly known as upzoning or mixed zoning. The move to single-home-only … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2020, minneapolis, Minnesota, oregon, portland, The Municipal, zoning | Leave a reply

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