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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
JUNE 11, 2012 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mark Mace Marvin Carter
Tom Nelson Dan Koch
OTHERS PRESENT: Kelly Rhoads Kurt Markegard
Public Input: None
FEMA water intake:
Kurt handed out graphs that were supplied by Great West Engineering that show the river flow at the
Billings Gage. Kurt explained that FEMA wanted the city to prove that there was intake loss. The
attached graphs show the loss. FEMA does not want to enter the river so they will only pay for the river
rock and rebuild the bank. Kurt stated that the city had to shut down CHS refinery from using raw water
because the intake was too low. CHS is now only using treated water which is more expensive for them;
this is another thing we had to show FEMA. They are willing to give us a new intake and would like it to
be lower than the one that was built in 2003. Kurt stated that it cannot be put lower than the one that is
currently in place.
Projects planned for summer:
Kurt stated that the city has about $160,000.00 for street repairs this summer. Chip sealing should begin
in August and crack sealing should take place in September. South East 4 Street is included in this
schedule. The amount funded for the street does not include striping and the city does not have a striping
machine so this will need to be hired out. Street sweeping will begin next week. The Laurel swimming
pool opened today.
Water Fill Station:
Kurt stated that there is a water fill station for sale in Wyoming. He is going to look at it as a possible
option. The city is still waiting for the railroad to give the city a lease agreement so the fill station can be
put railroad property.
Schedule for chip seal — SE 4 street:
The chip sealing for SE 4 street was explained in projects planned for the summer. There was no further
discussion.
Other:
Kurt said that there are only two crew members for the utility department. They hope to fill two more
positions in that department in the near future. There may be a garbage truck driving position available if
someone from that department decides to move to the utility department. Kurt stated that John Curfman
will be retiring on June 30, 2012.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Res r ectfully submitted,
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K- ly Rho: s
Utility Bil ing Clerk
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