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CITY OF LAUREL
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021
The Public Works Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00pm on Monday, March 15, 2021 by
Committee Chair, Heidi Sparks.
Members Present: Heidi Sparks- Chair, Iry Wilke- Vice Chair, Richard Herr, Mary Carter, Dan
Koch
Others Present: Kurt Markgard- Public Works Director, Nathan Herman
Public Input: None
General Items
1. Approval of the Public Works Committee Minutes from February 8, 2021. Motion by Iry
Wilke. Seconded by Richard Herr. Motion carried.
New Business
2. Emergency Call Out Report- Report attached
3. KLJ Engineering Report- Report attached
Items of note: Sanitary Sewer- Ozoneater will be installed in area of Locust and Juniper
with a new manhole. City is working with the State on the new manhole.
Old Business
Other Items
4. Sewer Video- Kurt shared a video of the new camera being used on the south side of the
highway to see inside the pipe lines
Announcements
5. Next meeting will be Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers
Emergency Call Out for March 15, 2021 Public Works Meeting
2-12-2021 Frozen Water Meter leaking.
2-13-2021 Sand streets
2-14-2021 Village lift station low temp alarm.
2-15-2021 generator will not shut off.
2-15-2021 2511 Lackawanna water turn off.
2-15-2021 1306 Old Highway 10 water turn off.
2-19-2021 Lackawanna water turn off.
2-27-2021 Elm Lift Station Alarm
2-28-2021 Sanding Streets
3-7-2021 2197 th Ave water shut off.
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Water System PER (KU #2104-00147
Reason for Project: To update the Preliminary Engineering Report that was completed in April 2014 with
the most current information.
Project Scope: To Update the existing computer model for the water distribution system, review the
booster station alternatives with regards to the new proposed school location, analyze up to 3 different
sites for a new water tank, and explore funding alternative for all potential projects.
Current Status:
• Task Order approved on February 23, 2021.
5th Ave. Water Re -Route (KU #2104-00118)
Reason for Project: To abandon the existing waterline between W. 11th and W. 12th Streets that crosses
existing properties without an easement.
Proiect Scope: Abandonment of a 12" waterline that connects 111h St. to 12th 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 Completed
• Preliminary Design is in process
Southside Stormwater Study (KU #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 to be flown this week
• Mapping preparation and previous study investigation on going
WWTP Screw Pump B Replacement (KU #2004-01359)
Reason for Proiect: To replace screw pump B at the Laurel Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Proiect Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Archimedes Screw Pump "B" at the City of laurel
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Current Status:
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• Project plans are in process
WTP Lift Well Replacement (KU #2004-01487)
Reason for Proiect: To replace a lift well at the Laurel Water Treatment Plant.
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Proiect Scope: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the lift well at the City of Laurel Water Treatment
Plant.
Current Status:
• Topo to occurred last week.
• Base drawings being processed
2021 Pavement Maintenance Project (KU #2004-00831)
Reason for Proiect: 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:
• Quantity measurement completed
• Processing plans and specifications
Sanitary Sewer H2S Remediation (KU #1804-00122)
Reason for Proiect: Buildup of H2S within the WW collection system has led to deterioration of manholes
and other system components.
Proiect Scope: Complete design and construction administration to address H2S build-up in the system.
Current Status:
• Waiting on Pricing to come back from supplier
Water Tank Recoat (KU #1904-01843)
Reason for Proiect: 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:
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• Existing Paint samples have been provided by the City
Yellowstone River Crossing (KLJ #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.
Proiect Scope: Design, bid, and administer the replacement the waterline that is attached to the bridge
crossing the Yellowstone River
Current Status:
• Permits have been coming back good
• Still waiting on Urecon to respond on electrical
Data and Asset Management (KLJ # 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:
• Final comments incorporated and set delivered to City
Design Standards & Rules Update (KLJ # 1804-02569)
Reason for Proiect: 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
Laurel Planning Services (KLJ #1804-00554)
Reason for Project: 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.
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Current Status:
® Floodplain Management —Joint Application for improvements at Riverside Park has been
approved
® Subdivision Review — Goldberg Sporting Estates Oct 21, 2020
® Subdivision Review — Cherry Hills 3`d Filing Preapplication Meeting Jan 7, 2021
• Growth Policy Update —Completed December 15, 2020
® Iron Horse Station Subdivision — Water & Sewer Plans reviewed; comments delivered to City
for discussion prior to owner response
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 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. 7th Street reconstruction from 1St Street to
10. Replace Water main located under houses in 12 Street
11. Waterline extension out to Golf Course Road
Other Potential Future Pro(ects
1. West Side TIFF
2. Sewer pipe under Interstate at Lindy Lane.
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