HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 10.18.2021MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021
Attendance
Bill Mountsier
Dan Koch
Marvin Carter
Richard Herr
Iry Wilke
Staff
Kurt Markegard
Matt Smith, KLJ Engineering
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The
duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the
committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
General Items
Approval of Minutes from September 20, 2021.
It was moved by Bill and seconded Richard to approve the minutes. All members voted to
approve the minutes.
New Business
2. Emergency Call Out Report
Kurt informed the committee of the callouts on the attached report.
3. KLJ Report
Kurt and Matt Smith went over the attached KLJ report. Matt Smith informed the committee of
the various projects that they are working on but mainly focused on the draft Storm Water
Report for the south side of Laurel. Matt explained that the survey of the south side showed
where the storm water is currently going and what can be done with mitigating some of the
issues with the storm water. Matt explained possible solutions and the need to look at beyond
the south side and how the storm water will be discharged to the river. Matt stated that a
meeting with the State DOT and the CHS Refinery should take place to discuss possible options
of building a storm drain system and outfall to the river.
Old Business
Other Items
Dan asked about the parking lot stripping at the stadium and Kurt informed the committee that
painting the crosswalks was just getting completed and hopefully we would have the time to look
at the stadium soon.
Announcements
4. Next Meeting will be Monday, November 15, 2021
Emergency Call Out for October 18, 2021, Public Works Committee Meeting
9-22-2021 Emergency locate 616 Cottonwood
10-10-2021 Backup power issue sewer plant
10-12-2021 Power Outage Sewer Plant
10-12-2021 Emergency Locate Power Outage Sewer Plant
City of Laurel Project Status Update K L
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2022 Pavement Maintenance Project (4`h Street Reconstruction)
(KLJ #2104-00862)
Reason for Project: To provide yearly maintenance and improvements tot he City of Laurel Roads
Network.
Project Scope: Miscellaneous annual pavement maintenance design, bidding and construction in
locations throughout the City of laurel
Current Status:
• Project approved by City
• Traffic Analysis Ongoing
• Topo survey complete
Lindy Lane Sewer Replacement (KLJ #2014-00018)
Reason for Proiect: To replace a large capacitysewer main that is cracked and has a high potential for
failure.
Proiect Scope: To remove and replace a 115 lineal foot section of 30" sanitarysewer pipe that is just
south of Interstate 90to a manhole within Lindy Lane.
Current Status:
• Signed Contracts to Contractor
• Construction expected to start in Mid October.
Wa ter System PER (KLJ #2104-00147)
Reason for Proiect: To update the Preliminary Engineering Reportthat was completed in April 2014 with
the most current information.
Project Scope: To Update the existing computer model for the water distribution system; Review
pressure zone, tank and booster station alternatives; Analyze up to 3 different sites for a new water tank
and explore funding alternative for all potential projects.
Current Status:
• Project Analysis is in Progress.
• Final Report being completed
5`h Ave. Water Re -Route (KLJ #2104-00118)
Reason for Project: To abandon the existing waterline between W. 11th and W. 121h Streets that crosses
existing properties without an easement.
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City of Laurel Project Status Update
October 15, 2021
Prosect Scope: Abandonment of a 12" waterline that connects 1111 St. to 12th St north of 51h Ave. in
Laurel. Anew 12" waterline will connect at the intersection of 5th Ave. and 11th St, route east to 4th Ave.
and then north to 12th St. where it will turn back west and connect at the original connection point along
12th St.
Current Status:
• Substantial Completion on October 11t, 2021
• Final Completion schedule for October 15th, 2021
Southside Stormwater Study (KU #2004-01470)
Reason for Proiect: Analyze Laurels South side to determine needed improvements for Stormwater.
Project Scope:: To complete a Stormwater master plan for the areas south of the train tracks a nd west
of Highway212.
Current Status:
• Draft Report Complete
WWTP Screw Pump 8 Replacement (KLJ#2004-01359)
Reason for Project: To replace screw pump Bat the Laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Project Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Archimedes Screw Pump "B" atthe City of laurel
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Current Status:
• Project Bid July 11t
• Project Award July 131h
• Anticipated equipment delivery January 1511
• Project completion, February 151h
WTP Lift Well Replacement (KU #2004-01487)
Reason for Project: To replace a lift well at the Laurel Water Treatment Plant.
Project Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the lift well at the City of Laurel Water Treatment
Plant.
Current Status:
• DEQ Submittal 7/30/21
• Advertise 8/26/21
• Bid Opening 9/1/21
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City of Laurel Project Status Update
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2021 Pavement Maintenance Project (KU #2004-00831)
Reason for Project: To provide yearly maintenance and improvements to the City of Laurel Roads
Network.
Proiect Scope: Miscellaneous annual pavement maintenance design, bidding and construction in
locations throughout the City of laurel
Current Status:
• Substantial Completion as of October ls;2021
SanitarySewerHzS Remediation (KU#1804-00122)
Reason for Proiect: Buildup of HZSwithin the WW collection system has led to deterioration of manholes
and other system components.
Proiect Scope: Complete design and construction administration to address HZS build-up in the system.
Current Status:
• Survey completed
• Design underway
• DEQ Submittal 7/30/21
• Advertise 8/26/21
• Bid Opening 9/1/21
Yellowstone River Crossing (KU #2004-00542)
Reason for Proiect: The 4" waterline that serves Riverside park campground freezes during the winter
months and leaks where it crosses the Yellowstone River.
Proiect Scope: Design, bid, and administer the replacement the waterline that is attached to the bridge
crossing the Yellowstone River
Current Status:
• Project Construction expected to start November 15th, 2021
Design Standards & Rules Update (KU # 1804-02569)
Reason for Proiect: Update old standards
Proiect Scope: Develop set of cohesive and concise design sta nda rds for public improvements to help
facilitate reviews of new developments and ensure the public improvements a re designed in the City of
Laurel's best interest.
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City of Laurel Project5tatus Update
October 15, 2021
Current Status:
• Drafts of the all sections of the manual are complete
Laurel Planning Services (KLJ #1804-00554)
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Reason for Project: KU has been retained to provide City of Laurel planning services as needed.
Prolect Scope: Planning services may include; subdivision, zoning, development, floodplain hazard
management, miscellaneous reviews and other related work. KU will prepare staff reports,
recommendations, and attend meetings upon request.
Current Status:
• Zoning Regulations Update. To be scheduled
• Subdivision Regulations Update. In house project
• Annexation of Golf Course. Pending application
• West Interchange Plan. Local match not budgeted
Laurel Capital Improvement Plan (KU #2104-00649)
Reason for Project: KU has been retained by the City of Laurelto develop a 5 -year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
Proiect Scope: The CIP is primarilya planning tool for annual budgetingto assist Departmentsand the
Governing Body establish project priorities and funding.
Current Status:
• Task Order executed
• Kick-off meeting Department Heads
• Initial structure of CIP generated
• Department Heads contactedfor additional projects.
• Document is being drafted.
Other Notes and Information
Other potential projects have been identified during recent conversations between City staff and KU.
City Public Works staff and KU task leaders meet bi-weekly to discuss current and future projects. As
these a re te ntative, the timing and extent of KU's services are TBD, unless noted otherwise.
Anticipated FY21 Projects
1. West Railroad Street Reconstruction- Proposal submitted
2. Water System Planning
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a. Booster station rehabilitation or replacement (task order forthcoming)
b. Water storage tank Preliminary Engineering Report
3. Th Street reconstruction
4. Waterline extension out to Golf Course Road
5. Updates to Zoning regulations
6. Updates to Subdivision Regulations
7. West Interchange Neighborhood Plan
Other Potential Future Projects
1. West Side TIFF
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