HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 03.07.2011 MINUTES
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MARCH 7 2011 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mark Mace Chuck Rodgers
Tom Nelson Norm Orr
Dan Koch
Emelie Eaton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Troy Kelsey, Marvin Carter
OTHERS PRESENT: Kelly Rhoads, Kurt Markegard, Tim Casey
Public Input: None
Bill Gebhart- Street signs on 8 Ave):
Bill Gebhart was not able to make it to the meeting tonight so Kurt explained what he wanted to talk
about. Kurt stated that Bill would like a handicap parking sign or a loading and unloading zone sign put
up in front of Spruce Grove. Bill explained to Kurt that residential homeowners park their cars in front of
Spruce Grove where Bill lives and do not move their cars for several days. Therefore it makes it very hard
for the elderly people that live at Spruce Grove to park their cars close to their homes. Kurt said that,
according to the city ordinance, the Chief of Police specifies where handicap parking zones should be.
Kurt explained that if we start putting handicap parking zones on one residential street, then they would
have to start putting them on others.
Emelie Eaton made a motion that we do not recommended this to the council and leave the street as is.
Norm Orr seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 -0.
Update on Rock Church (Kurt):
Kurt stated the city hired a contractor for $1800.00 to fix the sink hole that was in the parking lot of the
Rock Church. He stated that it has been fixed and completed. He said that the storm water is running in
the street and there are other lines that run through this property and the city will have to find out where
they go. Kurt stated that the Rock Church will replace the sidewalk within the next couple of months and
the Rock Church will give the city the proper easement.
Fire Water standby Charge:
Dan Koch stated that the city should charge a yearly fee to the businesses and residents that have a fire
water line. He stated that this is a standby charge so that if they were to use the fire line there would be
some sort of charge because this water is not metered. There was discussion on establishing firefighting
district fund to help pay for fire hydrant flushing, float testing and hydrant repairs.
Dan Koch made a motion to recommend to the Mayor to incorporate fire connections to the water rate
study that Great West is preparing for the city. Tom Nelson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 -0.
Capital Improvements Update:
Kurt gave an update on the capital improvements throughout the city. He stated that they are still working
on securing the water plant with a possible fence. He said that the water plant is sitting on public property
and borders CHS property. In order to do this, they would need a proper easement. Specs for a jet rodder
are going out now. He stated that the city's jet rodder is getting old and starting to break down. Kurt
stated that $300,000 is in this year's budget for the purchase. A couple of city employees are going to go
demo one soon. The new backhoe will be here in a couple of weeks and the street sweeper has been
ordered and should be here sometime in June. The city purchased a new one -ton Chevy pickup to remove
snow in small areas, such as intersections, crosswalks, etc. The truck has arrived and was sent to Billings
to have the snowplow, sanding unit, flatbed and hoist installed.
Other:
Tim Casey came to the meeting tonight to ask about on street parking at the old Renegade Marketing
Building. He has someone interested in putting in a restaurant at this location. This property is located in
the central business district. Tim has agreed to barricade off the parking lot to the north of the building
and the lot will only be used when the garbage is hauled from the property or when unloading freight. The
city ordinance states that there must be a least one handicap space in front of a restaurant business. There
was more discussion.
Chuck Rodgers made a motion to recommend to counsel to update the city ordinance for all handicap
spaces including in front of Tim Casey's property. Emelie seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 -0.
Emelie Eaton made a motion to have legal council make a decision on the parking in front of Casey's
building. Tom seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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