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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 10.15.1996MINUTES CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OCTOBER 15, 1996 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman- Chuck Rodgers Ron Marshall Norman Orr (late) Gay Easton Dirk Kroll (late) Miles Walton Donna Kilpatrick Bud Johnson William Staudinger OTHERS PRESENT: V. Joe Leckie D.L. McGillen Mike Atkinson Jim Flisrand Andy Loebe Don Hackmann Dave Michael Bud mentioned that when he and Dirk were in Kalispell they talked with Mark Watson and other people from Billings regarding a meeting of the Legislative Coalition to be held at 5:30 on this Thursday at the Skyview Terrace. (see correspondence) Bud suggested that there be a work session regarding the proposed zone changes. He still has several things that he does not fully understand. ^ While in Kalispell Bud visited with Bob Worthington, MMIA Insurance Coordinator, about possibly setting up a meeting to clear up some insurance issues that we have here, such as construction on public right-of-way. Bud said that he appreciated the opportunity to go to the MLCT Conference in Kalispell this year. It was very educational. Miles said that he and Jim Stevens went to an ISO rating workshop in Great Falls and found it to be very informative and educational. Discussion regarding the Jim Martin property around town. It has been very frustrating trying to get Mr. Martin to clean up the burned debris. Jim Flisrand will check with the state to see if he has been issued a permit for asbestos removal. Darrell McGillen said that the fence has fallen down and has become a safety factor. We should be able to move on that immediately. Ron commended the efforts of Jim Flisrand in working with the state to have a temporary 3-way stop sign installed at South 5th and Railroad Street during the underpass construction. Discussion regarding the picnic tables from the shelter and the sprinkling system in Athletic Field. Andy said that the sprinklers ?. will be shut off and the two other small parks winterized this week. The picnic tables will be stored in the swimming pool area during the winter. l,I?J -.c William Staudinger has received complaints regarding the property across the alley from him. (Larry Erb property) Jim will check on this. Dave said that the resolution on the agenda tonight regarding the sewer rate increase is to correct some terminology. The ordinance tonight is the first reading to change the systems development fee. The winter suction line at the water plant is in place. The sewer plant is being prepared for winter also. Jim distributed and reviewed the DPW Update of 10-15-96. Darrell mentioned that he has talked with COP Construction regarding emergency access of the underpass during construction. After a discussion it was determined that it would take too much time and too much of a hassle to move barricades and replace them to get through the underpass. Emergency services would use alternate routes. Chuck said that he talked with COP Construction today and weather permitting, they should have the underpass completed in about 14 days. Joe thanked the council for allowing him to attend the MLCT meeting in Kalispell. HE attended the City Attorney's conference which he found very beneficial. The Attorney Generals' Office had a representative there who has been looking at legal processes in Justice of the Peace and City Courts. He wanted Joe to compliment the City of Laurel on the processes that are in place here in Laurel. He felt that as he went around and visited, the court here is as good as any court in the state in terms of making sure the procedures are followed. Joe also met with Bob Worthington, MMIA Insurance Coordinator and reviewed with him on some personnel items that we talked about in the sessions with Dick Larsen. Bob was also looking at some things on a statewide level. bob will get back to Joe regarding policy and procedures, job applications, etc.. Darrell mentioned that the dispatchers and ambulance crew were notified of the emergency travel situation at the underpass which we discussed earlier. The meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Don Hackmann City Clerk 0 r 0 FROM: Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: October 15, 1995 SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE STREET & ALLEY 1. Pothole patching. 2. Sign replacement as needed. 3. Street and alley repair throughout area. 4. Fall sweeping program in progress which includes downtown sweeping district and all intersections with stop signs. 5. SID 110 is primarily completed except for a few minor issues and clean up. Final inspection will be held to identify any remaining work. PARKS & CEMETERY 1. Equipment, building and ground maintenance continuing . throughout the parks, cemetery maintenance, as needed. 2. Installing pea rock in areas of playground equipment, as weather and work allows. WATER & SEWER 1. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance activities. 2. Water Improvements Project continuing with final design. Working with consultant on proposed water rates. 3. Water meters read during this period. 4. Jet rodding program will continue through fall of the year. 5. The new drying beds at the WWTP have been completed and are being used. SOLID WASTE 1. Proceeding with collection and container site operation as required. The new container site is open. 2. Contractor has completed asphalt work at the container site. ADMINISTRATION 1. Construction planning and building activity is typical of this time of the year. 2. Underpass project is in progress. City will be following construction closely due to possible waterline concerns and restricted traffic issues.