HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 03.04.1997 'MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MARCH 4, 1997 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chairman- Chuck Rodgers
Norman Orr Gay Easton
Dirk Kroll (late) William Staudinger
Miles Walton Bud Johnson
V. Joe Leckie
Andy Loebe
Mike Zuhoski
Rick Musson
D.L. McGillen
Jim Flisrand
Don Hackmann
Miles Walton mentioned that a discussion needs to be held regarding
the Cenex tap request at the Water Plant and also the need for a
consultant to do a iow service study.
Donna asked about the progress on the 13th Street problem, with Mr.
Black. More information will be sent to the insurance company.
Following the receipt of their response, the City may consider
annexation of 13th Street. (see Street & Alley Committee minutes
of 2-20-97)
Darrell McGillen announced that he will not seek election for Fire
Chief in April. (By the Fire Department) He mentioned that he has
enjoyed working with the Council the past 14 years.
Rick Musson mentioned that the Police Department has had 1,299
service calls since January 1, 1997. He will have a full report on
the Police Department activities at the next council meeting.
Don reminded the Mayor and Council of a Local Government Officials
Workshop in Billings, April 16-18 at the Holiday Inn.
Jim distributed and reviewed the DPW Update of 3-4-97. He also
reported on a meeting last night with Cenex regarding a low service
pumping operation. This is item 6 on the agenda tonight. There
will be a resolution to authorize the study of the low service
pumping.
Chuck and Gay will be meeting with Cenex to discuss land in the
Russell Park area.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
.Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann
City Clerk
FROM : Jim Flisrand, Director of Public Works
TO: Mayor and City Council
DATE: March 4, 1997
SUBJECT: Public Works- UPDATE
STREET & ALLEY
1. Pothole patching (weather permitting).
2. Sign replacement as needed.
3. Sweeping as weather permits. Sweepers have been down due to
mechanical problems, repeatedly this winter. Parts are very
difficult to find.
PARKS & CEMETERY
1. Equipment and building maintenance as needed.
WATER & -SEWER
1. Plants continuing with normal treatment and maintenance
activities.
2. Water Improvements Project continuing with final design.
Considerable time spent working with consultant on proposed
water rates.
. SOLID WASTE
1. Proceeding with collection and container site operation as
required.
ADMINISTRATION
1. Construction planning and building activity is typical of this
time of the year.
2. Working with COP Construction regarding installation of water
lines associated with the bridge project. Water Plant will be
shut down for short periods of time throughout project. Major
tie-ins at the plant have been completed.
3. Working with Negotiating Committee, contract is still in
mediation.