HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 09.08.2014 MINUTES
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 8 "", 2014 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Mountsier Richard Herr
Mary Carter Dan Koch
Emelie Eaton
OTHERS PRESENT: Kelly Strecker Kurt Markegard Monica Plecker
Public Input: None
Recycling:
Emelie handed out a binder of information on glass recycling. She spoke with other communities that
recycle glass and briefly explained it. She mentioned that if glass is recycled then the city could reuse it
for the water line projects. It was discussed that glass would need to be covered in order to store it before
it is recycled. A building would need to be built in order to do this. Kurt mentioned a couple of sites that
may be possible. There is land where the former county gravel pit used to be that may be for sale. He
stated that a building could not be put up at the container site because of the airport and the regulation that
they have. He said that the railroad charges the city $4000.00 per year to store the millings and sand at the
city shop. Kurt briefly discussed plastic recycling, and that it is more economical than recycling glass. He
stated that there are a couple of recycling business outside of town that would take the plastic for free.
Chip Seal & Crack Seal Project:
Kurt said that this project is out for bid right now and closes on September 11 Typically, crack sealing is
done in the fall and the chip seal project will continue in the spring. He said that they are going to start on
the south side of town. There is a total of $225,000 in the budget to use toward this project.
West Railroad St:
Monica Plecker spoke about the Long Range Transportation Plan, which was adopted by the city in April
2014. She stated that grants are available through the Urban Highway Construction Program. These grant
monies can only be used in urban areas. Some of the areas included in the project are: West Railroad St.,
Maryland, East Railroad, 1 Ave, 8 Ave, and 12 Ave. West Railroad Street was the one that was
focused on. She stated that in order to meet urban standards, it would have to be a complete street, which
would include sidewalks and curb and gutter.
Dan made a motion to recommend to the council to focus on West Railroad St. for the next Urban
Highway Construction Program. Richard seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 -0.
Current Events Public Works Summary:
Kurt handed out a Public Works Bulletin, which included all current projects that will be happening in the
city. He will submit this bulletin to the Laurel Outlook each week to keep all residents posted on what is
going on.
Other:
The next meeting will be held October 20 in the council chambers.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ke ly S cker
Utility Billing Clerk