Triplett said he understood the difficulty for many students who live in the city to clear sidewalks and it could be confusing with current ordinances when and how to deal with these issues. Triplett said his main concern was that students were aware of snow-removal policies and changes that will be incurred in October 2014, so that students will be able to travel safely on foot around the city.

Triplett said beginning Oct. 1, in the case that a sidewalk hasn't been cleared, the city will provide the service of clearing those sidewalks and incur a charge to the property owner. 

"Tickets will be issued to landlords instead of tenants," Triplett said of the ordinance changes. "It's quite possible that landlords can charge that back to you."

Triplett said the city's website just installed a widget on its front page to announce when tickets will start being issued so that residents will know when they need to clear their sidewalks.

In addition to changes in sidewalk ordinances, Triplett said removal of debris from the December ice storm would continue once the snow has melted and there will be no particular regulations on residents placing debris at curbs. The city will pick up any debris placed on curbs, he said.

Triplett also announced a "charrette" beginning March 19 through March 23, discussing future public transportation ideas.

In the works is a light-rail system with high-capacity buses that would run along the current number one CATA route, Triplett said. This new system would allow for more people to be able to use public transportation at one time and could be beneficial for students, he said. 

Triplett said he encourages students to come to the charrette and be involved in the planning of this new phase of public transportation.