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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 11.15.2021MINUTES CITY OF LAUREL PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021 The Public Works Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00pm on Monday, November 15, 2021 by Committee Chair, Heidi Sparks. Members Present: Heidi Sparks- Chair, Richard Herr, Dan Koch, Mary Carter Others Present: Kurt Markegard- Public Works Director Public Input: JD Farley- owns a compost business and is interested in partnering with the City of Laurel as a vendor. JD had previously emailed Kurt Markegard and was following up on the email. Public Works Director Kurt Markegard stated the city currently bums all piles and would need to go thru a budget amendment to bring on a new vendor this budget season. Kurt will follow up with JD if interested Steve Crum- present at Public Works meeting to speak in opposition of the NEW proposed power plant. He is concerned about the noise levels, pollution, and how close this will be to town. General Items Approval of Minutes from October 18, 2021- Mary Carter made a motion to approve the minutes of October 18, 2021. Motion was seconded by Dan Koch. Motion carried to approve the minutes of October 18, 2021. New Business 2. Emergency Call Out Report- Report attached • Elm lift station- Kurt stated all pumps went offline and couldn't get them to come back on o Found out this was due to electrical damage from H2S o Week of the 25th the break went out and couldn't be reset o Kurt stated the city is looking at options long term and may need to "de-electry"- the new system requires specialized parts whereas the previous system any electrician could be called to fix issues 3. KLJ Report- Report attached • S 4'h Reconstruction- community meeting scheduled for Nov 18th (announcement included in packet) Old Business Other Items Richard Herr mentioned CHS turnaround is scheduled for 2023 and estimating 6000 workers for 40+ days Kurt mentioned the city installed all new signs in downtown Laurel, new code enforcement officer started roughly 2 weeks ago Announcements 4. Next Meeting will be Monday, December 20, 2021 at 6:00pm Meeting adjourned at 6:52pm. Emergency Call Out for November 15, 2021, Public Works Committee Meeting 10-18-2021 Water turn on 709 6" Ave 10-18-2021 Elm lift Station offline 10-25-2021 Elm Lift Station r City of Laurel Project Status Update K L November15, 2021 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 is in Design 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. Project 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: • Project Complete Wo ter System PER (KLJ #2104-00147) Reason for Project: To update the Preliminary Engineering Report that 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 watertank and explore funding alternative for all potential projects. Current Status: • Waiting on information from City 5th Ave. Water Re -Route (KLJ #2104-00118) Reason for Project: To abandon the existing waterline between W. 11th and W. 12th Streets that crosses existing properties without an easement. Project Scope: Abandonment of a 12" waterline that connects 111h St. to 121h St north of 51h Ave. in Laurel. A new 12" waterline will connect at the intersection of 51h Ave. and 11th St, route east to 4th Ave. Page 1 of 5 ENGINEERING, REIMAGINED City of Laurel Project Status Update November 15, 2021 <<KLI and then north to 121h St. where it will turn back west and connect at the original connection point along 12th St. Current Status: • Project is Complete • Contractor is waiting on Change Order Request response from City Southside Stormwa ter Study (KLJ #2004-01470) Reason for Project: Analyze Laurels South side to determine needed improvements for stormwater. Project Scope:: To complete a stormwater ma ster pla n for the areas south of the train tracks and west of Highway212. Current Status: • Completed, need to discuss next steps in resolving outfall. WWTP Screw Pump 8 Replacement (KLJ#2004-01359) Reason for Project: To replace screw pump B at the Laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant. Proiect Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Archimedes Screw Pump "B" at the City of laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant. Current Status: • Project Bid July 15t • Project Award July 131h • Anticipated equipment delivery January 151h • Project completion, February 151h WTP Lift Well Replacement (KU #2004-01487) Reason for Project: To replace a lift well atthe Laurel Water Treatment Plant. Proiect Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the lift well at the City of Laurel Water Treatment Plant. Current Status: • DEQ Submittal 11/30/21 • Advertise 1/6/22 • Bid Opening 1/26/22 Page 2 of 5 ENGINEERING, REIMAGINED sCity of Laurel Project Status Update l K LJ Novemberl5, 2021 \< 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project (KU #2004-00831) Reason for Project: To provide yearly maintenance and improvements to the 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 Complete and Retainage has been Released SanitarySewer H1S Remediation (KU #1804-00122) Reason for Project: Buildup of HZSwithin the WW collection system has led to deteriorationof manholes and other system components. Project Scope: Complete design and construction administration to address HZS build-up in the system. Current Status: • Survey completed • Design underway • DEQSubmittal Approved • MDT Submittal Approved • Advertise 2/17/22 • Bid Opening 3/9/22 Yellowstone River Crossing (KLJ#2004-00542) Reason for Project: The 4" waterline that serves Riverside park campground freezes during the winter months and leaks where it crosses the Yellowstone River. Project Scope: Design, bid, and administer the replacementthe waterlinethat is attached to the bridge crossing the Yellowstone River Current Status: • Project Construction starting November 151h, 2021 Design Standards & Rules Update (KU # 1804-02569) Reason for Project: Update old standards Project Scope: Developa set of cohesive and concise design standardsfor public improvementsto help facilitate reviews of new developments and ensure the public improvementsare designed in the Cityof Laurel'sbest interest. Page 3 of 5 ENGINEERING. REIMAGINED AR E� City of Laurel Project Status Update ` K LJ November 15, 2021 \><_ Current Status: • Draftsof theall sections of the manualare complete Laurel Planning Services (KLJ #1804-00554) Reason for Project: KU has been retainedto provide City of Laurel planning services as needed. Project 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 primarily a planning tool for annual budgeting to 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 contactedforodditionol projects. • Document is being drafted. • A meeting with City Department Heads needs to be scheduled in late November. 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 are tentative, the timing and extent of KU's services are TBD, unless noted otherwise. Anticipated FY21 Projects 1. West Railroad Street Reconstruction- Proposal submitted Page of ENGINEERING, REIMAGINED City of Laurel Project Status Update ' November 15, 2021 <<KLI v 2. Water System Planning 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. Updatesto Zoning regulations 6. Updates to Subdivision Regulations 7. West Interchange Neighborhood Plan Other Potential Future Projects 1. West Side TIFF ENGINEERING, REIMAGINED Page5of5 The City of Laurel will hold an Information meeting regarding the South 4th Street Infrastructure Improvement Project at 6:30 PM on Thursday, November 181", 2021. The meeting will be held at the Senior Center whose address is 720 S. 4th Street, Laurel MT 59044. This project will consist of removal and replacement of the water and wastewater lines within S. 4" Street and complete reconstruction of the roadway between US Highway 212 to S. 81h Ave. Anyone wishing to participate is welcome to attend and provide comments and questions about this upcoming street project. Bethany Langve City Clerk/Treasurer Address: City Hall 115 West 1st Street Laurel, MT 59044 Phone: (406) 628-4796 Advertisement Dates: Laurel Outlook: 11/11/21, and 11/18/21 5u' Avenue Waterline Reroute Invitation to Bid Section 00100 KU Project 2104-00118 Page 1 of 1