HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 02.07.1995
. MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FEBRUARY 7, 1995 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers
Ron Marshall Chuck Dickerson (late)
Albert Ehrlick Gay Easton
John Minch Bob Graham
Lonnie Kellogg
OTHERS PRESENT: V. Joe Leckie Jim Flisrand
Don Hackmann Vicki Metzger (late)
John Rosenberg Cal Cumin
Chuck Rodgers reported that we got the plat back on the Wasson
Subdivision and Mr. Wasson has signed it. There are a couple of
things he would like to bring up and discuss with us tonight.
Gay and others reported about getting complaints on the taste of
the City's water. Due to the notices in the paper and in the water
bills, people are getting concerned if the water is safe to drink.
Jim and John both reported about the high turbidity and having to
40 add more alum and chlorine to the water. The water in the river is
pretty dirty right now due to snow melting and the open winter.
Jim distributed and reviewed a public works update of 2-7-95.
Chuck Rodgers referred to item 6 on tonight's agenda regarding the
Water Plant project. They need to decide between option #1, 3.2
million dollars and option #2, 4.2 million dollars.
John rosenberg reported that due to the number of D.U.I.Is that the
Police Department handled last year, the D.U.I. Task Force is
considering giving the City enough money for extra patrolling.
This is in the preliminary stages right now.
John said that Mike would like to keep the hiring list for
Dispatchers for a year. Chuck said that we need to address this
according to our new procedures manual.
Jim reviewed the Wasson Subdivision plat with the council. Bob
Wasson wants to change the 1994 agreement. Jim mentioned the
changes, which will be discussed under Street & Alley committee
minutes tonight.
Cal mentioned that this is a City initiated subdivision. So the
next guy that comes along and says that you did this for Wasson,
you should do this for me. This is not true. This is a City
initiated subdivision. We are dictating how this is done, to the
advantage of the City.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann, City Clerk
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FROM: Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works
0 TO: Mayor and City Council
DATE: February 7, 1995
SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE
STREET & ALLEY
1. Continued pothole patching
2. Equipment maintenance.
3. Sweeping downtown area.
4. Assisting other divisions within the Public Works Department.
5. Completed a tree trimming project in the alleys throughout the
city.
PARKS & CEMETERY
1. Winter maintenance continuing as required.
2. Completed tree trimming project. in downtown area, and
currently trimming trees in park blvd.
3. Building maintenance completed at cemetery, swimming pool and
parks due to mild winter.
WATER & SEWER
1. Continuing meter replacement and testing program.
2. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance
activities.
3. water and sewer maintenance (manhole, valves, and curb boxes)
4. Jet rodding program in progress.
SOLID WASTE
1. Proceeding with collection and container site operation as
required.
2. Continuing to work with consultants to resolve our situation
concerning the old landfill. City will meet with Dept. of
Health and Environmental Sciences February 9, 1995 to present
our position regarding landfill closures.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Building activity continuing with plan review and misc.
inspections.
2. Continue work with each division on scheduling of work,
coordination and individual responsibilities.
3. Continuing with development of City wide safety program.
Monthly safety meetings have been held with the maintenance
shop personnel. Man lift and two trench boxes have been
purchased for proper construction procedures. Oxygen monitor
and air exchanger are available for maintenance required in
confined spaces.