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Knoxville seeks to provide citizens with guidance on short-term rentals

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
A popular destination, Knoxville is working to get an ordinance in place that allows homeowners to rent their alreadyoccupied homes, but not to buy homes specifically for rental purposes. (Shutterstock.com)

We’ve all done it, or known someone who’s done it: used Airbnb to book a convenient and cheap place to stay for a weekend trip. The concept of the “sharing economy,” which includes services like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft is … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management

To gear or not to gear? How best to handle protests

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Members of the Minneapolis BRRT, or Bicycle Rapid Response

As the country seems to have become more polarized and protests increase, police departments across the country are tasked with how best to handle the situation when a protest takes place — one that will enable American citizens to exercise … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Nuclear Trail Weldon Spring, Mo.

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2017 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
The stairway leading up to the summit of the Weldon Spring nuclear disposal cell. The mound, under which the remains of 44 buildings, equipment and a stockpile of radioactive material is buried, rises 75 feet above the surrounding prairie. The highest accessible point in St. Charles County, Mo., it yields a view into five contiguous counties, and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis 35 miles to the east can be seen on a clear day. (Kbh3rd/Wikimedia Commons)

One could understandably assert it is not an everyday occurrence to climb over a pile of radioactive waste and live to tell about it, none the worse for wear. One would be wrong. The Weldon Spring, Mo., Nuclear Waste Adventure … Continue reading →

Posted in Unique Claims to Fame

North Olmsted finds versatile staffing solution

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Aladtec provides online employee scheduling and workforce management soft ware, which makes scheduling staff ’s job easier, faster and more efficient. Here, a woman views her monthly calendar through Aladtec. (Photo provided)

Scheduling can be a challenge, especially when it comes to meeting safe staffing levels for fire, EMS and police. North Olmsted, Ohio, Fire Department knew those struggles firsthand as it searched for a scheduling soft ware. Fire Chief Edward Schepp … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Story, From the Cover, On the cover

Pools show value, albeit costly

The Municipal Posted on July 17, 2017 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023
Municipal pools provide fun, a chance to learn swimming in a largely controlled environment and a way to cool off on a summer’s day; however, they can be costly to maintain, leaving municipalities to decide whether or not to keep them open. (Shutterstock.com)

Pools are a sparkling part of summertime, especially for children. And while many cities operate pools, they can be difficult to maintain; however, most cities see value in them when it comes to the entertainment and recreational exercise opportunities they … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation, Uncategorized

Punta Gorda, Fla., hosts epic Fourth of July festivities

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Punta Gorda takes pride in its patriotism and was even ranked No. 14 on Business Insider’s 2014 list of “The 25 Most Patriotic Cities in the U.S.” Pictured are flags at Laishley Park. (Photo provided by Punta Gorda)

All over the country, flags are unfurling, the national anthem is being sung to summer skies and high-spirited parades of red, white and blue stride down Main Street USA while high school bands blare their toe-tapping marches. School-free children frolic … Continue reading →

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No need to wait for a California-style drought

The Municipal Posted on June 18, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
The city of Chula Vista integrates green infrastructure concepts in new development projects to reduce stormwater runoff and beautify its neighborhoods.

Droughts, given the right collision of conditions, can take root anywhere, with sections of The Municipal’s readership already having experienced varying levels of drought early on in 2017. And as the traditional saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention” … Continue reading →

Posted in Utilities, Wastewater Management

Biosolids dryer demo exceeds Kinston’s expectations

The Municipal Posted on June 11, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Once its biosolids dryer is in place, Kinston calculates that the expenses for the biosolids dryer in the fi rst 10 years will be within $20,000 of what it currently pays. Aft er that period, the city could see an annual savings of almost $200,000 per year. (Photo provided)

Kinston, N.C.’s, City Council approved at the beginning of the year an ordinance to begin utilizing a biosolids dryer in the city’s wastewater treatment process. Typically, the end result of a city’s wastewater treatment process is an environmentally safe byproduct … Continue reading →

Posted in Utilities, Wastewater Management

It’s not the size of the city that counts

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
The bus that operates between Seneca and Clemson University reached a national milestone of 100,000 miles of uninterrupted service. The electric buses can stay on the road longer because they are on fast chargers that can have the bus up and running in six minutes and traveling for 30 miles before the next recharge. (Photo provided)

When you think of cities leading the way in transportation innovation, Seneca, S.C., is hardly the first place that comes to mind. However, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this Oconee County community of 8,207 became the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Transportation

Juniper Systems launches new website

The Municipal Posted on April 11, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

New company website provides improved resource for individuals seeking mobile field computing technology solutions Logan, UT – Juniper Systems, Inc. announced today the official launch of the new www.junipersys.com. With an updated responsive design, the site is devoted to improving … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

Volunteer fire departments face challenges with recruitment and retention

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
In recent years, volunteer firefighting organizations have struggled to meet staffing needs, which is particularly concerning since volunteers protect about 80 percent of our nation’s communities, saving the U.S. about $140 billion per year. (Photo provided by National Volunteer Fire Council)

Volunteers comprise 70 percent of firefighters in America, yet with low recruitment and retention rates, some departments have had to get creative to stay afloat. At Inver Grove Heights Fire Department in the city of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Fire … Continue reading →

Posted in Firefighting & EMS

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