HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 09.19.1995?. MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers
Ron Marshall Chuck Dickerson
Albert Ehrlick Gay Easton
Donna Kilpatrick John Minch
Lonnie Kellogg
OTHERS PRESENT: V. Joe Leckie D. L. McGillen
Jim Flisrand Mike Zuhoski
Dave Michael Don Hackmann
Ron commented that Fred' s TV has cleaned up the mess around his
business.
Ron asked if there has been any progress on South 5th Street. Jim
commented that trees have been removed. Utility companies have
been contacted and they promised to have the lines moved next week.
The intent is to move in there and do some work when the crew can
no longer lay asphalt. Discussion regarding weeds and drainage in
that area.
John mentioned that they found 7 leaks at the Groshelle apartments.
Mr. Groshelle stated at the last Public Utilities Committee meeting
that he didn't have any leaks. The leaks had to have an effect on
his high water bill.
Also at the Public Utilities Committee meeting there was a
discussion regarding the sewer backup on Locust Avenue. John said
that he doesn't agree with Alexsis denying the claims for sewage
damage. Therefore, John does not agree with items 1,2,4 & 5 of
paragraph 3 of the 9-11-95 Public Utilities committee minutes.
Albert commented that if the City pays for something like that they
are opening up a big can of worms.
John said that the insurance company has paid for other similar
sewage backups and doesn't understand whey they won't pay for the
ones on Locust Avenue.
Jim has contacted Alexsis again and they stand firm on their
decision. Each situation has to be evaluated separately.
Discussion regarding the grade of the land in that area, insurance
letter of denial, and the resident's next avenue to take is to file
a lawsuit against the City.
Jim distributed and reviewed the DPW Update of 9-19-95.
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Darrell reported that he has given permission to the High School
student body to have a bond fire south of the school sometime prior
to the football game scheduled for October 6th. They will have a
fire truck stand by. The student body will be coming to the
council for permission to hold a parade.
It was reported that Connie Lind has tagged 33 abandoned vehicles
parked on the streets.
The Mayor gave the Herbstfest Committee permission to use the
picnic tables from the picnic shelter.
No more word has been received regarding the tearing down of the
Merchant apartments.
Joe reported that Fox Lumber has started to install a sprinkling
system in the big unit and they do not plan to keep anything in the
small unit. They appeared in court last Tuesday with documents
stating that they were going to start construction. They are due
back in court next Tuesday and the judge will report back on how
they are proceeding.
Chuck Dickerson wants to set some type of time frame, but it was
mentioned that it is up to the court now.
There is a possibility that the system will be completed in about
is a month.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann
City Clerk
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0 FROM: Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works
TO: Mayor and City Council
DATE: September 19, 1995
SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE
STREET & ALLEY
1. Continuing our street maintenance programs including pothole
patching, sweeping.
2. Sign replacement.
3. Mowing public right-of-ways.
4. Painting crosswalks & stop bars.
5. Trimmed trees blocking view of street signs.
6. Begin clearing trees and shrubs on S. 5th to allow fall
construction.
PARKS & CEMETERY
1. Equipment, building and ground maintenance continuing
throughout the parks, cemetery maintenance, as needed.
2. Repaired damaged sprinkler heads at Firemen's Park
(vandalism). Second incident of vandalism in the past month.
WATER & SEWER
1. Meter replacement and testing program.
2. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance
activities.
3. Water Improvements Project continuing with preliminary,
engineering and collection of field data. Steering committee
has proposed final cost estimate to council.
SOLID WASTE
1. Proceeding with collection and container site operation as
required.
2. Begin design of new container site, anticipate fall
construction.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Building activity is typical of this time of year.
2. Working with the State Building Department to increase the
City's inspection area.
3. Working with all department on year end activities.
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