HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.03.2008COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 3, 2008
4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Cole, Getty, Hart, Greenwood, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie
Schmitt.
Moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
The purpose of the work session was an update from the Engineering Department on city
projects.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, updated council on the Shaulis Road Extension; Highway 63
Transportation Improvements; Riverview Trail, Stormwater Management; 2008 RR Surface
Crossing Improvements; Donald St. Trail; and reviewed projects that are close to being finalized.
The engineering department is working on the proposed stormwater management ordinance and
will bring to council for approval. The stormwater permit will expire next year, and they will be
submitting information for renewal.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, updated the council on the F.Y. 2008 Street
Reconstruction Program; F.Y. 2007 Street Reconstruction Program; F.Y. 2008 E. Fourth St.
Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements; F.Y. 2008 West Commercial S. Extension, River
Road Relocation and Storm Water Pump Station; F.Y. 2008 West Commercial Street Stormwater
Pumps; and the F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repairs Assessment Program — Zone 8. Rainbow Drive is
expected to be completed approximately by November 20, 2008. The delay on Rainbow Drive
was due to conduit over the water main had to be removed and various other scheduling
problems. The 200 block of E. Fourth Street is now open with a few remaining items. The 300
block of E. Fourth Street should be completed in two to three weeks and the electrical problem
solved by the end of today. No work has started on the 100 block of E. Fourth and Sycamore
Street intersection and that work will wait until spring 2009. Mr. Gentz updated the council on
the following projects that are in development: F.Y. 2008 Big Rock Road Bridges Replacement
With Box Culverts; F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Program — Zone 9 and Trail Repairs; F.Y. 2009
Street Reconstruction Program.
Jamie Knutson, Associate Engineer, updated the council on numerous city projects. Mr.
Knutson reported that 47 projects were submitted to FEMA with an estimated value of $2.1
million, and there are still 20 projects to submit with an estimated value of $1 million. Mr.
Knutson noted that the Army Corps of Engineers is putting together a plan for repairs to the
levee system.
Councilperson Greenwood asked staff to make an effort to inform neighbors regarding the work
on Rainbow Drive. Councilperson Greenwood stated he had a call from a man in a wheel chair
who went through the cement on East 4th Street while attempting to go to a restaurant.
Councilperson Greenwood asked what alternates are we offering for ADA. Dennis Gentz,
Assistant City Engineer, responded that the contractor helps folks in wheel chairs, and this
particular handicapped person was advised not to go through the cement.
Councilperson Steve Schmitt asked if any work is being done on lift stations as part of the
remedies in the event of floods. Mayor Hurley responded that staff is working on a final priority
list and working on the CIP list along with funds that will be coming from FEMA.
Councilperson Getty noted that for next year's sidewalk program, he hopes that persons who are
going to be bought out for the Highway 63 project are not required to repair their sidewalks.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Reggie Schmitt
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk