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CITY OF LAUREL
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2021
The Public Works Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00pm on Monday, February 8, 2021 by
Committee Chair, Heidi Sparks
Members Present: Heidi Sparks,- Chair, Iry Wilke- Vice Chair, Richard Herr, Dan Koch, Kurt
Markegard- Public Works Director
Others Present: Nathan Herman
Public Input: None
General Items
1. Approval of Public Works Committee Minutes of January 11, 2021. Motion by Iry Wilke.
Seconded by Richard Herr. Motion carried
New Business
2. Emergency Call Outs Report
• Report attached
3. KLJ Engineering Report
O Engineering Report attached
Old Business: None
Other Items
Announcements
4. Next Meeting will be Monday, March 15, 2021 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers
Emergency Call Out for February 8t", 2021 Public Works Meeting
1-13-2021 Barricades for Bricks falling off a building on 15t Ave.
1-13-2021 Barricades for a power line behind Owl Cafe building.
2-5-2021 Sanding Streets
City of Laurel Project Status Update
February 8, 2021
5th Ave. Water Re -Route (KLJ #2104-00118)
Reason for Project: To abandon the existing waterline between W. 111h and W. 12th Streets that crosses
existing properties without an easement.
Proiect Scope: Abandonment of a 12" waterline that connects 11th St. to 1211 St north of 5th Ave. in
Laurel. A new 12" waterline will connect at the intersection of 5th Ave. and 11th St, route east to 4th Ave.
and then north to 12th St. where it will turn back west and connect at the original connection point along
12th St.
Current Status:
Survey set to occur weather permitting.
Preliminary Engineer routing is completed and awaiting survey verification
Southside Storm water Study (KLJ #2004-01470)
Reason for Proiect: Analyze Laurels South side to determine needed improvements for stormwater.
Proiect Scope:: To complete a stormwater master plan for the areas south of the train tracks and west
of Highway 212.
Current Status:
• Survey set to occur weather permitting
WWTP Screw Pump 8 Replacement (KU #2004-01359)
Reason for Proiect: To replace screw pump B at the Laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Project Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Archimedes Screw Pump "B" at the City of laurel
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Current Status:
• Task order approved on January 261h, 2021.
WTP Lift Well Replacement (KU #2004-01487)
Reason for Proiect: To replace a lift well at the Laurel Water Treatment Plant.
Proiect Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the lift well at the City of Laurel Water Treatment
Plant.
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(l� City of Laurel Project Status Update
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Current Status:
® Task order approved on January 26th, 2021
2021 Pavement Maintenance Project (KU #2004-00831)
Reason for Project: To provide yearly maintenance and improvements to the City of Laurel Roads
Network.
Project Scope: Miscellaneous annual pavement maintenance design, bidding and construction in
locations throughout the City of laurel
Current Status:
Street Review —Completed
Kurt and Bethany to verify available funds
Sanitary Sewer H2S Remediation (KU #1804-00122)
Reason for Project: Buildup of H2S within the WW collection system has led to deterioration of manholes
and other system components.
Project Scope: Complete design and construction administration to address H2S build-up in the system.
Current Status:
Pilot Study is complete.
KU Memo has been completed and sent.
Water Tank Recoat (KU #1904-1843)
Reason for Project: The coating on the City water tank has deteriorated to the point where it is flaking
and peeling.
Proiect Scope: Design, bid, and administer the recoating of the water tank.
Current Status:
• Existing Paint samples have been provided by the City
Yellowstone River Crossing (KU #2004-00542)
Reason for Proiect: The 4" waterline that serves Riverside park campground freezes during the winter
months and leaks where it crosses the Yellowstone River.
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Proiect Scope: Design, bid, and administer the replacement the waterline that is attached to the bridge
crossing the Yellowstone River
Current Status:
• Survey has been completed of the river crossing.
• City is to provide a copy of their existing COE permit.
• Design is in process.
Data and Asset Management (KU #.1804-00461)
Reason for Proiect: Consolidate infrastructure information
Proiect Scope: Assemble city infrastructure data into a single source, which can be used to track and
manage assets
Current Status:
• Public works comments are being implemented
Design Standards & Rules Update (KU # 1804-02569)
Reason for Proiect: Update old standards
Proiect 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
Laurel Planning Services (KU #1804-0055.4)
Reason for Proiect: KU has been retained to provide City of Laurel planning services as needed.
Proiect 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
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•} City of Laurel Project Status Update
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® Subdivision Review — Goldberg Sporting Estates Oct 21, 2020
® Subdivision Review—Cherry Hills 31' Filing Preapplication Meeting Jan 7, 2021
Growth Policy Update —Completed December 15, 2020
On -Call Professional Services (KU #1804-00347)
Proiect Scope: Services may include engineering, surveying, planning or government relations.
Current Status:
e Alder Ave. Utility Extension — Cost estimate and Map outline completed and sent to Public
Works.
Other !Votes 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 FY21 Projects
1. West Railroad Street Reconstruction- Proposal submitted
2. South Side Drainage Plan and Traffic Study
3. Water Storage Tank Recoat - 2021
4. Water System Planning
a. Master Plan Update (potentially update PER concurrently)
b. Booster station rehabilitation or replacement (task order forthcoming)
c. Water storage tank Preliminary Engineering Report
5. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) assistance —CDBG Grant Applied.
6. Water Line/Yellowstone River Crossing- Task Order
7. Sewer Main Repair of Elm Lifts station
8. WWTP Archimedes Screw Rehabilitation
9 71h Street reconstruction from 15t Street to
10. Replace Water main located under houses in 12 Street
11. Waterline extension out to Golf Course Road
Other Potential Future Proiects
1. West Side TIFF
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