Good Afternoon Robert,
I agree that the center island could look alot better, but given the work load that public works department has, It could also look worse. Our public works crews have alot on their plates with the day to day running of our city. Add road improvements like the air force base support roads, the maintaining of vacant city propertys, mowing and plant bed repairs and installs, there is alot to do! The support departments often lack the training to do these needed tasks, so it falls onto the public works crews. I am sure that when spring comes around, the center island will look better. Just give them a chance.