HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Committee Minutes 07.20.2020Minutes
Public Works committee
Monday, July 20, 2020
Council conference room
Present:
Marvin Carter
Richard Herr
Dan Koch
Iry Wilke, Committee Vice -Chair
Matt Wheeler- Public Works
Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm.
There was no public input.
General Items:
Review and approved the June 15, 2020 minutes. Richard Herr made a motion to
approve minutes, this was seconded by Dan Koch. Motion carried.
New Business:
It was mentioned the 5`^ Ave railroad crossing would be closed for the railroad to
complete repairs.
Old Business:
The committee reviewed the Engineering Report from KU (attached). Item of note:
• City will need a new, additional water storage tank, will be North edge of -town -
future project
Other Items:
• A city employee left causing a staff shortage for both trash collection and at the
container site
• Two Trash trucks broke down
o One needs anew transmission for $30,000
• Street sweeper is also having transmission repair
• Public Works department is looking into possibly leasing equipment rather than
purchasing: 2 trash trucks, 1 street sweeper and 1 jet router for annual amount of
$250,000
Announcements:
Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2020 6:00pm.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Iry Wilke, Public Works Vice -Chair