HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 06.15.2020Minutes
Public Works committee
Monday, June 15, 2020
Council conference room
Present:
Marvin Carter
Richard Herr
Dan Koch
Heidi Sparks, Committee Chair
Iry Wilke, Committee Vice -Chair
Kurt Markegard, Public Works Director
Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
There was no public input.
General Items:
Committee last met in February due to social distancing requirements. Review and approved the February 19, 2020
minutes. Iry Wilke made a motion to approve minutes, this was seconded by Richard Herr. Motion carried.
Committee reviewed Emergency Call Outs since last meeting, which included March, April and May (attached).
New Business:
The committee discussed Community Outreach via the city's new website. Items to note:
• All city projects are now listed on the website and includes updates on project status, pictures of interest and
progress, and scheduling of project
• Online payments now available for utilities bill on the website
There was also a brief mention of a possible Public Works branding project in the future. No further information at this
time.
Old Business:
The committee reviewed the Engineering Report from KU (attached).
Other Items:
• Dan Koch discussed concerns with the traffic issues at 51h and Main intersection. Would this be possible to
convert to a 4 -way stop to help with traffic issues. Committee determined this should go to Emergency Services
committee as Public Works does not handle traffic issues. Iry Wilke and Heidi Sparks stated they would bring it
to Emergency Services June committee meeting.
Announcements:
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2020 6:00pm.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Sparks, Public Works Chair
Emergency Call -outs for Public Works June 15 ,2020 PW meeting
3-29 Village lift station alarm
4-10 Elm lift Station alarm
4-30 Emergency Utilities locate
5-2 Water leak on Laurmac Lane
5-7 Clean Storm water siphon
6-10 Clean up glass on a street
6-13 Reported Ducks stuck in a storm sewer
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WWTP Screw Press (KU #1804-00120)
Current Status:
• Warranty Inspection NLTAugust 2, 2020
Sanitary Sewer H2S Remediation (KU #1804-00122)
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Reason for Project: Buildup of H2S within the WW collection system has led to deterioration of manholes
and other system components.
Project Scope: Complete the design and construction administration for the proposed air
injection/diffuser system to address H2S build-up within the system.
Current Status:
• Chemical Treatment didn't really work
• Adding water to the lift station seems to reduce the amount of H2S.
• This needs further analysis
On -Call Professional Services (KU #1804-00347)
Project Scope: Services may include engineering, surveying, planning or government relations.
Current Status:
• None
East 6th Street Improvements (KU #1804-00121)
• Warranty Inspection NLT August 15, 2020
Data and Asset Management (KU # 1804-00461)
Reason for Project: Consolidate infrastructure information
Project Scope: Assemble city infrastructure data into a single source, which can be used to track and
manage assets
Current Status:
• KLJ is progressing- Tentative Project completion July 1, 2020
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East Downtown Infrastructure Improvements (KU #1804-01309)
Reason for Project: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of streets, utilities and various other infrastructure
improvements including Washington Ave., Idaho Ave. and Ohio Ave. generally bound between E. Main
Street and E. 1st Street, as well as E. 1' Street generally bound between Washington Ave. and Alder Ave.
Project Scope: Preliminary engineering, design, bidding and construction.
Current Status:
• Project is currently being constructed
• Sewer main construction is complete
• Water main and Storm Sewer is complete by June 1, 2020
• Construction on began on street 18 May
• Completion Date Sep 1
Design Standards & Rules Update (KU # 1804-02569)
Reason for Project: Update old standards
Project Scope: Develop a set of cohesive and concise design standards for public improvements to help
facilitate reviews of new developments and ensure the public improvements are designed in the City of
Laurel's best interest.
Current Status:
• Drafts of the all sections of the manual are complete
• Final sections of streets, water and sewer are complete
2019 Pavement Maintenance (KU #1904-00230)
• Warranty Inspection NLT August 21, 2020
• One warranty issue identified in May and already repaired
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Laurel Planning Services (KU #1804-00554)
Reason for Project: KU has been retained to provide City of Laurel planning services as needed.
Project Scope: Planning services may include: subdivision, zoning, development, floodplain hazard
management, miscellaneous reviews and other related work. KU will prepare staff reports,
recommendations, and attend meetings upon request.
Current Status:
• Floodplain Management—Joint Application for improvements at Riverside Park has been
approved
• Subdivision Review—GoldbergSportingEstates-On hold
• Growth Policy Update—This project is continuing with coordination between the Laurel City
Planner and KU.
Riverside Park Campground (KU # 1904-00634)
Reason for Project: New campground in Riverside Park
Project Scope: Work consists of surveying and designing a new campground within Riverside Park.
Current Status:
• Bid opening May 13, 2020
• Weave Consulting apparent low bidder ($245,057.00)
• Contract Executed 8 Jun 2029
• Tentative Notice to Proceed July 6
2020 Pavement Maintenance (KU #1904-01874)
Reason for Project: This continues the City's annual pavement maintenance.
Project Scope: This year's scope entails crack seal and chip seal on streets identified as a having a paser
rating of 6. This excludes the MDT designated Urban Routes.
Milestones:
• Crack seal and overlays are complete
• Chip seal in 60 days (alloy crack seal to set)
• Substantial Completion -August 2020
• Final Completion -August 2020
Current Status: Construction On -Going
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Other Notes and Information
Other potential projects have been identified during recent conversations between City staff and KU.
City Public Works staff and KU task leaders meet bi-weekly to discuss current and future projects. As
these are tentative, the timing and extent of KU's services are TBD, unless noted otherwise.
Anticipated FY20 Projects
1. West Railroad Street Reconstruction- Proposal submitted
2. Water Storage Tank Recoat
3. Water System Planning
a. Master Plan Update (potentially update PER concurrently)
b. Booster station rehabilitation or replacement (task order forthcoming)
c. Water storage tank
4. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) assistance —pending further direction from the City.
5. Water Line/Yellowstone River Crossing
6. Sewer Main Repair of Elm Lifts station
Other Potential Future Proiects
1. WWTP Archimedes Screw Rehabilitation
2. Examining engineer review of 3rd Party submittals to City
3. On-call government relations
4. West Side TIFF
5. School Lot
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