Lately when I report on the city of Luverne, controversies like law enforcement contracts and the future of the Pool and Fitness Center take the top of Page 1. Zoning troubles and things like electric accident lawsuits sit right below them. But what I and many of you too easily forget is what a wonderfully run city Luverne residents can still boast:oEven though about 1,000 trees were downed in the August storm, our streets are still lined with beautiful trees turning into rich fall colors, and the city is transplanting replacement trees.Those dazzling leaves will soon fall into our yards … and we don’t even have to bag them or remove them on our own. Our city takes care of them and all we have to do is get them to the curb. At no additional charge to us, city workers remove the leaves. The service is almost unheard of in any city — big or small. Sioux Falls, for example, has residents bring bagged leaves to a drop site, where they are charged $1 per bag.See the pretty city ad on page 8A or the front of this week’s Announcer for rules on leaf pick-up.oTwo new businesses are working with our new Economic Development Director, Jill Wolf, because they’re interested in coming to town.oThe city’s parks are already frequently used and appreciated, but Luverne is still doing more to improve them. The city is considering adding new equipment for physically challenged children.oThe electric utility workers hang the attractive banners and holiday decorations from streetlights as a part of their regular duties, but it’s not something they would have to do.oRemember that our streets are cleared by 7 a.m. after most winter storms, while other cities wait days until their residential streets are open.oAnd this one is very important — we have good people running for elected city offices. So, no matter what city controversy causes our nerves to flare, we should remember that the city is still a well-oiled machine most days.