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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
DECEMBER 20, 1994 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers
Ron Marshall Gay Easton
Albert Ehrlick John Minch
Bob Graham Donna Kilpatrick
OTHERS PRESENT: V. Joe Leckie Jim Flisrand
Mike Atkinson Don Hackmann
Bob mentioned that he got a call from Connie Pelican with some
concerns with the family recreation center. She is afraid that it
might turn into something that is not conducive to children.
Albert said that Hardee's has indicated that if the fun center is
developed they plan on building a bigger eating place.
Albert questioned if we are going to do something about the traffic
through the underpass? Seems like it is getting worse, especially
making left turns onto Main Street. The traffic really backs up on
South First Avenue.
Chuck Rodgers indicated that there are other areas that need to be
looked at also such as the four way stop at First Avenue and First
Street and up by the post office. Also logging trucks that come
into town.
Jim will see if he can get the state out here to look at these
problems.
Don has distributed copies of the minutes of the September 21, 1993
council meeting, regarding Kirk Blee. Kirk had requested a copy of
these minutes and he is on the council agenda tonight. Donna was
concerned about them and Jim explained the easement, etc.
Gay mentioned that he had a similar phone call as Bob.
Jim distributed and reviewed the Public works update of 12-20-94.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann
City Clerk
FROM: Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works
0 TO: Mayor and City Council
DATE: December2A, 1994
SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE
STREET & ALLEY
1. Continued pothole patching
2. Conducted traffic sign inventory. Numerous signs are
outdated, damaged, and missing. A total inventory indicating
condition and missing signs will be prepared for the Street &
Alley committee to review.
3. Winter maintenance continuing as required.
PARKS & RECREATION
1. Continuing to work on the ice pond. Weather conditions have
made it difficult to maintain a smooth surface. Youth
activity in the pond during warm weather increases maintenance
problems.
2. Repairing pipe used for surface sprinkling. Significant
damage is done to the surface sprinkling system due to vehicle
traffic, vandalism and routine maintenance.
3. Winter maintenance continuing as required.
WATER & SEWER
1. The water crew has repaired 27 water leaks throughout this
past calendar year with a total cost of $18,850.00. Average
leak ranges from $600.00 to $650.00.
2. Continuing meter testing program.
3. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance
activities.
4. The City designed and fabricated two pipe/valve hoists for
plant maintenance. Typical maintenance is conducted from 2
ft. to 10 ft. above the floor. Prior to this time all work
was completed by hand on ladders. The hoists were built for
33% of typical purchase price.
5. Steering Committee for the Water Plant project met on
December 19, 1994. Recommendations were to submit two options
to the council for consideration following a public meeting.
The public meeting has not been set at this time, however
January 18th is being considered. Double Tree, with the help
of City staff, will have a preliminary cost breakdown
prepared for the public meeting.
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SOLID WASTE
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proceeding with collection and container site operation as
required.
Solid Waste Division has had a community service worker for
the past week to assist in maintenance at the container site
and repair of containers.
The city did finally receive a comment from the Solid Waste
Bureau in regards to monitoring at the old landfill. The
state office had originally required the City to move into
assessment monitoring and corrective action. After submitting
two letters to the State, indicating their interpretation of
the data was incorrect, the city received a letter stating we
no longer had to do corrective action. Although, they do want
us to continue extensive monitoring. In response, I am
gathering additional data from other consultants within the
State to support our position of no migration demonstration.
The Solid Waste Bureau is incorrect in their assessment of the
Laurel Landfill and we hope to correct their error.
ADMINISTRATION
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1. Building activity continuing with plan review and misc.
inspections, with building permits totally 259 for this
calendar year.
2. Continue work with each division on scheduling of work,
coordination and individual responsibilities.
3. Corresponding with Department of Labor and Industry on
resolving their points of concern following their inspection
earlier this year.
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