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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE December 11, 2000 3:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed,be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The following bids received for the Anaerobic Digest Asbestos Abatement for Water Pollution Control Facilities were reviewed: Bidder Bid Amount Iowa Thermal Insulation, Inc. $5,520.00 Affordable Asbestos Removal, Inc. $5,769.00 Advanced Technologies Corporation $5,970.00 It was the recommendation of the Assistant Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control that the low bid of Iowa Thermal Insulation, Inc. in the amount of$5,520.00 be accepted. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 3:53 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE December 4, 2000 3:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of Forest Dillavou for the city to abandon and relocate storm sewer in the 1300 block of Wallgate Avenue was reviewed. As a follow up to the November 13, 2000 Public Works Committee meeting, the Engineering Department estimated the following to correct the storm sewer drainage problem in the area of the 1300 block of Wallgate. The city could replace the existing 18" storm sewer with 42" from outlet east of Fletcher Avenue to inlet in the alley behind the 1300 block of Wallgate Avenue at a cost of$700,000.00, including construction, engineering and inspection. At the November 13, 2000 Public Works Committee meeting, the Engineering Department presented the following information. It would cost $12,625.00 to abandon existing 18" storm sewer that crosses Mr. Dillavou's property between Lots 17 and 18, and to install a new 18" in the alley from inlet to Downing Avenue. The total installation cost could be reduced if done by city staff. This will allow Mr. Dillavou to construct a house on Lots 17 and 18. This will not correct the existing storm sewer capacity problem occasionally experienced in the alley. Forest Dillavou reported that in reviewing his abstract, he found a five foot easement between both lots, and that the city had an agreement with the owner to maintain the sewer. Mr. Dillavou stated that the city would receive a 10 year payback in taxes if he constructs a$70,000 to !00,000 duplex, and that he would build within two years. Councilperson Anders stated that it is not the storm sewer fault, but because of homes being built in the area. Councilperson Krizek asked Mr. Dillavou if he would participate in the cost to relocate the storm sewer, and Mr. Dillavou answered he would not. Mr. Dillavou stated that he would agree not to apply for a tax exemption in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA). Sang-Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, stated that an agreement could be written whereby Mr. Dillavou would agree to build within two years. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, suggested that the city put into the agreement that Mr. Dillavou would be required to give the city a 60 to 90 days notice when he is ready to build, then the city would complete the storm sewer work. Councilperson Anders stated that he would not support this request, that there are areas in his ward with water running, and he is trying to identify funding for these areas. Councilperson Krizek stated that all the wards have problems with water. Councilperson Krizek stated that she knows there are problems in the city when we have hard rains, but after two hours the water is gone. Councilperson Krizek stated she cannot support this request as it sets a precedent, and the city would be inundated with similar requests. Councilperson Jordan stated that he hates to see two lots sitting empty, and that Mr. Dillavou is willing to give up his option to apply for a tax exemptions in the CURA. Moved by Jordan that the city move forward with terms as discussed. Councilperson Gronen stated that by not relocating the storm sewer we are taking all the sale value off the lots. Councilperson Gronen stated that the lots will just sit there not worth anything,but a duplex will be there for 50 years paying taxes. 31J0ID /CIDD faarg A3U N •paureo uopow aaztil :saecy •urd pauznofpi oq 5upoouz oq I�qT xazux icq papuooas `siopuy icq panotu srm It `aalltuzuzoo auf a.zojaq ssauisnq Jatli.zn3 ou qum •potato uotfol\i •aanlL :saXy •pano1ddr oq 00.008$ jo isoo aorjda.t of uoip zuotunt? .tot iozfuoD pooi3/uotfnii0d 'alum 3o luapuafuuadns aril 10 Isanbat all papuooas `siapuy Aq panow •pow o uotlow •aa qj :soicv •pano1dd1 oq 00•S I£`I$ Jo Isoo r f1 Ja&u1UoJpICH asugoind of uoprzuotlln>' io3 IOJluo3 pooid/uotlnhiod .talpM 3o luapualuuadns aril 10 Isanboi oqi )iazu}I /Cq papuooas `sJapuy panolAI •unld r gftm dn auzoo put luauzlzt?dau Suuootqug at{I pur 2utuoz pur Sutuurjd of wiiwl pinotis nongiitu •JIAI I�uT put? `uigd i gum dn Suttuoo nongiitu •iIAI of pasoddo lou Si aq mil palls siopuy uosiaditounoD •puooas r 3o Nor'i0j pip uopouz°nogg 3111, y2i[1� aql ut uotldutaxa xrf ioj /cid& lou iitm aq Imp pug `pitnq of Apra.' Si ati uagm aopou /CuP 09 r icuo aul ant2 iitm nonrihTQ •JII 5utpurlsJapun aril gum fsanbai sup f.zoddns pinoo oq pawls Alpo uosiaditounoj Z a2rd 000Z`b.zaquzaoaQ as iiunuoj sxzoM otignd PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE November 20, 2000 3:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to purchase repair parts for Polyblend unit at a cost of $976.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 3:42 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE November 13, 2000 3:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of Forest Dillavou for the city to abandon and relocate storm sewer in the 1300 block of Waligate Avenue was reviewed. The city received a request from Forest Dillavou for the abandonment of an existing storm sewer across his property in the 1300 block of Waligate Avenue to allow for the construction of a house. New storm sewer could be constructed in the alley between Magnolia Parkway and Wallgate Avenue from an existing inlet to Downing Avenue to provide an alternate route for the storm sewer. The cost estimate for this storm sewer construction is $12,625.00. Councilperson Jordan asked if the city has done this type of project in the past. City Engineer Eric Thorson stated that he does not recall a similar request, but his department most generally will look at each request. Mr. Thorson noted that typically storm sewers are paid with bond funds. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control, stated that he does not have sufficient funds in his budget to cover the contractor's costs but could help with part of the project. Councilperson Getty stated that there will not be a problem serving the property with sanitary sewer, but he does not believe this will correct the drainage problem. This will just remove the storm sewer from his property. Councilperson Krizek stated that she has a problem with spending the money and not fixing anything other than allowing him to build a home. Councilperson Krizek asked if there was anything that could be done that would fix the problem. Mr. Thorson stated that the city has televised and cleaned the storm sewer, and to get more capacity, we would have to start at Black Hawk Creek and install a larger pipe, which could be costly. Forest Dillavou stated that he will build either a home or a duplex on the property within two year. Mr. Dillavou stated that when he purchased the property he did not have a water problem. Mr. Dillavou suggested that moving the garage and installing a larger tile down the alley would alleviate flooding. Councilperson Jordan stated that he would feel better tabling this item to allow time for staff to study the area and obtain a cost estimate for the work. Councilperson Jordan suggested that the city look at the storm sewer relocation in conjunction with fixing other problems in the area. Mr. Thorson stated that staff could get a cost estimate to increase the size of the pipe through the area and a cost estimate for in-service provided by Water/Pollution staff. Mr. Thorson stated that it may need a 36" pipe from Black Hawk Creek to the area, and there could be a lot of street repair because we would need to run the pipe down Downing Avenue. Councilperson Anders asked Mr. Dillavou if he would bear any of the costs, and Mr. Dillavou answered that he would like to see the city use some of the flood money. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the request of Forest Dillavou for the city to abandon and relocate storm sewer in the 1300 block of Wallgate Avenue be tabled for three weeks to allow staff time to further investigate and prepare cost estimates. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:20 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE November 6, 2000 3:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase sewer flushing nozzles at a cost of $1,727.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to seek bids for asbestos abatement at the Anaerobic Digester Project at the Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Plant was reviewed. The asbestos was discovered after the contract was let to Story Construction. The bids will not require a council hearing as they are not expected to exceed $25,000.00. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 3:43 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 23, 2000 3:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase a replacement flow meter transmitter for the Lagoon influent at a cost of$1,763.20 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to repair Lagoon pump #2 at a not to exceed cost of $2,250.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase 250 amp breaker for the portable generator at a cost of$1,256.17 be approved. Ayes:: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase annual uniform replacement at a cost not to exceed $1,750.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 16, 2000 3:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Tlood Control for authorization to purchase two replacement valves at a cost of$1,031.34 for the Greenbrier Lift Station was reviewed. Both check valves at the Greenbrier Lift Station are bad. When the pumps shut off, backward flowing water causes the pumps to run in reverse. If the pump is running in reverse and the controls call for it to start running, there will be damage to the pump. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 9, 2000 3:40 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase a computer upgrade at a cost of$6,951.00 was reviewed. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control, reported that the city will purchase the computers and bill Fagen for the total amount as Fagen does not have an account with Dell. The cost of the computers is Grant eligible. The Computer Technical Review Committee reviewed and approved the purchase of the computers. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 3:44 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 2, 2000 3:45 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling to reconsider the dates for the fall leaf pickup program was reviewed. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, stated that after reviewing the dates previously set by the Public Works Committee for the free fall leaf pickup program, he discovered that the first full week of November contains the Veterans Day Holiday. If the program were held during that week, there would be considerable overtime costs. Mr. Grimm recommended that the leaf pickup program be held the week of October 31, 2000. Mr. Grimm stated that he also has concerns about having free leaf pickup the first full week of December as he feels that is too late in the year. Mr. Grimm stated he believes the last two years we have had unusual late falls and warm winters. Mr. Grimm stated that we need to keep in mind it isn't the city's intent to pick up all the leaves, but only to relieve the customers of the heaviest bulk. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the fall leaf pickup program be held for only one week, and the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling be authorized to decide the date for the fall leaf pickup program. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Krizek stated that she believes the leaf pickup program should be held the second full week of November. Councilperson Getty stated that he is opposed to having only one week for the fall leaf pickup program. Councilperson Getty stated that we should have two weeks in the fall,just the same as we do in the spring. Councilperson Getty stated that he feels the council would be remiss to the taxpayers if the city only allows one week for the program. Councilperson Getty stated that we receive complaints about burning in the city, and allowing only one week will increase burning. Mr. Grimm reported that during the first week, the city picks up a lot of leaves, and in the second week there is only about one-half the amount. Councilperson Anders stated that he feels a lot of the citizens wait until the second week to put out their bags of leaves. Councilperson Gronen stated that he would like the Fire Department to track the amount of illegal burning and the number of calls the Fire Department receives because there is only one week of free leaf pickup. Councilperson Jordan asked if creating a drop-off site would be practical for the fall. Mr. Grimm stated that an area has been identified for the drop-off site, but it will take awhile to establish the site. Mr. Grimm stated that it could cost approximately $5,000.00 to prepare the site, and we would have to use in-house staff to operate the site. Mr. Grimm stated that the drop-off site would only be open two days per week. Mr. Grimm stated that the leaves would have to be transferred from the drop-off site. Councilperson Jordan stated that he feels that we need to consider we reduce burning with the free leaf pickup. Councilperson Gronen asked if dumpsters could be strategically placed in neighborhood areas. Mr. Grimm reported that it would cost $65.00 per dumpster, and there is a chance that other items in addition to leaves would be placed in the dumpsters. Councilperson Anders recommended that we proceed to see what one week would cost, and it will give us some direction as to what to do in the spring. 3IjalD AID uaxog AourN •pai.ugo uoiuop •aa.iq j :saAy •ui•d 8117 w patulofpg aq Sutlaaux atp lap siapuy Aq papuooas `)Iazux Aq panoun sem 1► `aoiinucuoo aiojaq ssautsnq Jag1n3 ou ul!M •pau reo uoiloj. 'urpio f :sAAN onn j :saAy Su!MolloU au1 twM uopow anoge aql uo ua3tel seen aeon r uoissnosip SuLMollo3 Z aR d 000Z`Z iagor0 aannuiuo3 svoM oiland PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 18, 2000 3:25 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Krizek, Anders. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to proceed with asbestos and lead paint testing at a cost of $980.00 at the Digester Complex be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation& Recycling, reviewed the fall leaf pickup program. In the past two years, the last week of October and the first week of November were set for the leaf pickup program. Mr. Grimm recommended the city set the week of October 23 as the first week, skip a week and collect again the week of November 6. Cedar Falls will do their collection for two weeks starting on November 6. Last year's fall leaf pickup total cost was $63,513.00, with overtime cost of $12,650.00. Mr. Grimm stated that he has funds in the budget to cover the overtime cost. Councilperson Krizek suggested that the fall leaf pickup program be set for the first week of November and the first week in December. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the fall leaf pickup program be held the first full week of November and the first full week of December. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling to approve the fees for Goodwill Industries to distribute yard waste bags was reviewed. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, stated that he recently received a letter form Goodwill Industries informing the city of their intent to discontinue distribution of the city's yard waste bags. Mr. Grimm stated that the distribution program has been very successful for about ten years. The city does not have the warehouse space for bag storage or the office staff to take the orders and do the billing. Mr. Grimm stated that he has reached a tentative agreement with Goodwill Industries that they would continue the service if the city would increase their share of the fee from 9'/2 cents to 19 cents per bag. Goodwill Industries currently receives about $6,200.00 per year. Last year gross sales were $71,665.00, of which the city netted $50,295.80. In 1997 the Sanitation Department did a study of the program's cost, and it cost $113,982.00 for the year, so revenues do not cover actual costs. Mr. Grimm recommended increasing the price per bag from $1.10 to $1.25 per bag. Goodwill Industries has not voted on the increased fee. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the fee for Goodwill Industries to distribute yard waste bags be increased from 9'/z cents to 19 cents per bag, subject to Goodwill Industries accepting the fee, and the price per waste bag be increased from $1.10 to $1.25. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Anders now present at 4:3 8 p.m. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, updated the committee on the Curb Side Recycling program. The pilot program for automated curbside recycling and automated yard waste collection consists of establishing an area within the community that will have curbside collection of recyclables and containerized yard waste all done with the city's automated system. Wayne Engineer, Cedar Falls and City Carton will be working with the city to establish and evaluate the program. The yard waste and recyclables will be done on alternating weeks. The committee studying the combined program of automated curbside recycling and automated yard waste collection established a goal of 5 percent customer base in the testing program. They selected an area of 1,200 household that is generally located east of the Cedar Falls city limits to about Hanna Boulevard, and south of the river and north of University Avenue for the test area. 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Dan Utsler, owner of property located at 1915 West 4th Street, stated that he received his tax statement in September for 1915 West 4th Street, which included an assessment from the city in the amount of$85.00 for an unpaid mowing fee. Mr. Utsler stated that the assessment occurred when the city mowed the property in August 1999, and the owner did not pay the bill. Mr. Utsler stated that when he purchased the property in February 2000, his attorney did a title opinion, and he did not find any special assessments against the property. Mr. Utsler asked why the city cannot provide a list of all unpaid fees that have not yet been assessed to the property. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, stated that on August 24, 1999, a notice was mailed to the owners of 1915 West 4th Street regarding the condition of the yard. At that time, the owners of the property were James and Emma Hatfield. The property was mowed by Operation Pride mowing crew on August 31, 1999, and a bill was sent out on September 3, 1999. During the time the owners were mailed notification of the condition of the property and the time the unpaid bill was certified to taxes, the property was sold to Mr. Utsler without the former owners paying the outstanding bill. The bill in the amount of$85.00 was certified to the Black Hawk County Treasurer in March 2000 due to non-payment. City Clerk Nancy Eckert reported that the Iowa Code gives the city the authority to certify certain unpaid fees to the benefited property, which is the address where the work is performed. Ms. Eckert stated that are a few times when a citizen purchases property, and the city has an outstanding bill for work performed, but the unpaid bill has not yet been certified to the Black Hawk County Treasurer. Ms. Eckert reported that over a year ago she mailed a letter to the Board of Realtors asking them to inform potential buyers that they need to check for any unpaid fees such as mowing, sewer and garbage, snow removal and rental and life safety inspections. Discussion was heard concerning the assessment procedure and the possibility of assessing the unpaid fees more often than once per year. Councilperson Jordan stated he believes the city needs to inform and educate the public about the possibility that there could be unpaid fees. Councilperson Anders stated that he feels the city needs to stay out of it and buyers need to ask for a signed statement from the seller that there are no unpaid bills against the property. Mayor Rooff suggested that a listing of all unpaid fees be centralized so that potential buyers could call city hall when purchasing property. The City Clerk will work with MIS to see if a program could be developed that would allow all unpaid fees to be listed under a property address so that citizens could call city hall when purchasing property. Moved by Anders, seconded by Jordan that the appeal by Dan Utsler of an assessment for unpaid mowing fees at 1915 West 4th Street be denied. Ayes: Two. Nays: Jordan. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE September 5, 2000 3:50 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to repair a gatewell stem located at the end of Parker Street at a cost of$1,080.00 was reviewed. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control, stated that there are over 100 gatewell stems in the system and most of them are 30 to 40 years old. The gatewell stems are maintained on a yearly basis. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 3:55 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 28, 2000 3:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Anders, Krizek. Members absent: Jordan. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to repair flow tube at Hunt Wesson Pretreatment Facility at a cost of$547.88 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. Change Order No. 9 for a net increase in the amount of$6,058.00 for work to be performed by Fagen, Inc. at the Easton Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility was reviewed. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control, stated that the change order includes three items. The first item provides for removal of unsuitable soils from beneath the TAS Building addition and replacement with compacted structural fill. The extra work was necessary to achieve the soil bearing capacity required to ensure the structural integrity of the building. The second item provides for furnishing and installing a hinged hatch with additional structural supports, as well as stainless steel lifting handles on all fiberglass planking sections at the septage receiving structure. The design should make the planking much safer and easier to deal with. The hinged hatch should be more likely to remain closed when not in use, which will also be safer and help reduce odors. The third item provides for replacement of existing intermediate clarifier truss connection bolts in both arms of the mechanism with new galvanized high-strength bolts, nuts and hardened washers. Mr. Shea recommended that the city accept these changes at a net increase of $6,058.00. This item is on tonight's council agenda, and it was the consensus of the committee to recommend approval of the change order to the full council. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 21, 2000 4:05 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling to approve an amended cost to purchase 100 sixty-eight gallon garbage carts to include freight cost of$795.00 and a price increase per cart of$7.20 for a total cost of $5,695.00 be approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, stated that when he submitted the cost for the garbage cans a few weeks ago, he forgot to include the freight cost in the total price. In addition, the price per can has increased $7.20 since the company submitted the quote. Following comments, a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 14, 2000 4:20 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to repair the gate stem for the Fletcher Lift Station Flood Gate at a cost of$1,826.48 was reviewed. The stem was damaged during the July flood, and the gate bound slides causing the stem to distort. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 4:27 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE August 7, 2000 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling to purchase 100, 68 gallon garbage containers at a cost of $4,180.00 was reviewed. The supply of extra 68 gallon containers purchased two years ago has been depleted. The total cost to purchase 100 carts is $4,180.00. Funding for the purchase of the carts is available from a grant received from the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission. The existing containers were used up by a large number of 32 gallon customers switching to the 68 gallon and 95 gallon units. There have been some loss due to floods, thefts and damages not covered by warranty. Customers are charged for damage that are attributable to their negligence. A plastic welding gun was recently purchased to salvage some of the broken units for internal use and customers. Councilperson Jordan stated that he would like an outline of proposed uses for the grant received from the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, stated that $103,000 will be spent for a planned centralized drop-off site and $51,000 will be used for an automated collection pilot program for curbside recycling. Mr. Jordan requested that Mr. Grimm write a memo to the committee outlining the total amount of grant received and a list of projects that will be funded with the grant. Councilperson Anders suggested that the policy for replacement of garbage containers be reviewed to collect the cost from residents replacing their cans. Councilperson Anders asked if an audit has been performed on the garbage cans in order to keep track of the number being replaced. Mr. Grimm commented that the city's annual audit tracks the cans. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling to purchase 100, 68 gallon garbage containers at a cost of $4,180.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Sanitation& Recycling to purchase 32 new automated litter containers for the downtown area at an estimated cost of$12,640.00 was reviewed. The litter containers will placed at Lincoln Park, Five Sullivan Center, Veterans Park, the 4th Street Corridor and part of Sycamore Street. The estimated price for 32 carts is $12,640.00. Funding for the purchase of the carts is available from a grant received from the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission. The new containers will have an enhanced appearance and hold twice as much refuse as the old containers. The new units will be serviced by the automated trucks and have an annual estimated savings of$3,060.00. The project has been approved by Main Street Waterloo. Councilperson Krizek asked if any of the litter containers will be reserved for special events. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, reported that all of the litter cans will be placed in the downtown area. It was the consensus of the committee that ten additional containers be ordered to be used as reserves for special events. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling to purchase 42 new automated litter containers at an estimated cost of$16,640.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:52 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE July 31, 2000 3:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to replace a variable frequency drive on Magnesium Hydroxide Pump #1 at a cost of$620.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to replace Blower Vibration Sensor at a cost of$674.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to replace variable frequency drive at a cost of $1,868.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase electrical control bucket at a cost of $858.16 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to perform asbestos/lead inspection at the Digester Complex at a cost of$980.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE July 24, 2000 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Streets for authorization to seek bids for treated rock salt was reviewed. The city will bid jointly with the City of Cedar Falls. The city will be requesting bids for 5,000 tons of treated rock salt. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE July 17, 2000 3:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to proceed with yearly fire extinguisher inspection at a cost of$605.00 be approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. The yearly fire extinguisher inspection at the Water Pollution facilities is required by OSHA. Superior Welding has done the inspection for the past several years. Councilperson Jordan suggested that all the fire extinguishers in all city buildings be combined in an inspection program. Councilperson Krizek suggested that we approve tonight's request, and staff review combining inspection of all city-owned fire extinguishers for next year. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 4:06 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS CO'" ITTEE June 19,2000 4:15 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Anders,Krizek. Members absent: Jordan. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer to seek bids for tree spraying on the levee system as reviewed. During the inspection of the levee system last fall, most of the levee needs to be sprayed to control tree growth. About two-thirds of the levee system will be sprayed this ear and the final third will be sprayed next year. The areas to be sprayed this year include: 1. Cedar River from Cedar Bend Park to 3,500 feet west 2. Cedar River between Conger Street and the Railroad Bridge 3. Cedar River from Cedar River Park to the Virden Creek outlet 4. Cedar River between E. Mullan Avenue and E. First Street 5. Cedar River between E. Sixth Street and E. Eleventh Street 6. Cedar River from Conger Street to 2,000 feet west 7. Cedar River between Conger Street and Second Street • 8. Black Hawk Creek between Highway 218 and River Road Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. Change Order No. 8 for a net increase in the amount of$20,891.00 in conjunction with Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549, was reviewed. The first it:m included in the change order provides for the addition of a ramp in the paving adjacent to t e Magnesium Hydroxide Building, with related changes to sidewalks, grading and stormwa er systems in the area. Also includes is some additional paving removal and replacement north •f this area. This work is necessary for installation of buried electrical duct banks and wi s inadvertently left out of the original contract. The second item on the change order provides or returning the TAS Transfer Pump control panel to the factory for rebuilding in a small-r enclosure. It was provided a 28"wide enclosure, which will not fit in the 20" space available n the Thickener Building control room. The specifications are somewhat unclear, and spa,e limitations were not taken into account for this case. The total cost for this item is $10,335.01, with the contractor proposing to share cost, reducing this to 3,671.00. The third item included n the change order provides for removal of an existing glass block window and precast sill in t e south wall of the TAS Building, for replacement with split-face masonry block. This s necessary because the lintel above this window interferes with new piping to be installed, and t e wall and roof structure above would be structurally unsound if the window is not replaced wi�1 masonry. Change Order No. 8 constitutes an increase of 0.11 percent of the original contra,t price. The present cumulative total of all change orders is 0.83 percent of the original contras t price and results in a new total contract price of$19,248,151.00. Moved by Krizek, seconded b, Anders that Change Order No. 8 for a net increase in the amount of$20,891.00 for the Easto Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. • Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 12, 2000 3:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to rebuild a gatewell stem at a cost of $1,500.00 was reviewed. The gatewell stem on Flood Gate D-5, located at the end of Walker Street at Cedar Bend, was damaged beyond repair. Rather than purchase a new stem at a cost of$2,850.00, a local company can supply a rebuild stem at a cost of$1,500.00. The major cost of the work is cutting ACME threads on the stainless shaft. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:01 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE June 5, 2000 4:05 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Anders, Krizek, Jordan. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to repair two Flotote metering devices at a cost of$1,190.00 was reviewed. The internal batteries have failed and need to be replaced. The Flototes are not Y2K compatible. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that said request be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Jordan. Motion carried. Jordan now present at 4:13 p.m. The request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to purchase two variable frequency drives at the Lagoon at a cost of $3,720.00 was reviewed. Both variable frequency drives that control the gas blower system have failed. They are throw away type units. Cost to repair the drives was estimated at $2,400.00. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Anders, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to repair TV camera at a cost of$3,464.77 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Central Garage to donate an old dump truck to Fairview Cemetery be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 4:13 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE May 1, 2000 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to repair an air compressor for the filter building at a cost of$750.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for approval of inspection of submersible pump at a cost of$1,224.50, purchase of cabinet at a cost of $1,157.00 and lab certification fees at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 24, 2000 4:12 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Anders, Krizek. Members absent: Jordan. This meeting was originally scheduled for 3:25 p.m., but was moved forward due to a lack of a quorum. Mayor Pro Tern Getty sat in for Jordan. Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The following bids received for products for this year's oiling/sealing program were reviewed: Bituminous Koch Materials Unit Unit Product Quantity Price Total Price Price Total Price HFMS-2S 75,000 Gal. $.58 $ 43,500.00 $.6789 $ 50,917.50 CRS-2P 100,000 Gal. $.68 $ 68,000.00 $.9589 $ 95,890.00 CSS-1 Dilute 50,000 Gal. $.25 $ 12,500.00 $.2789 $ 13,695.00 HFE-300 15,000 Gal. $.68 $ 10,200.00 $.7289 $ 10,933.50 Total Bid $134,200.00 $171,436.00 It was the recommendation of the Street Superintendent that the low bid in the amount of $134,200.00 from Bituminous Materials be accepted. Councilperson Andes questioned this difference between this year's bid and last year's bid. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the bid in the amount of$134,200.00 form Bituminous Materials be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 17, 2000 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Anders, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried. Krizek now present at 4:03 p.m. Spring yard waste pickup was reviewed. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, stated that he based the decision not to offer free leaf cleanup this spring because last fall the city picked up yard waste almost to the end of December, and that he felt the appearance of the yards this spring indicated that there were very small amounts of leaves. Mr. Grimm stated that 75 percent of the Sanitation Budget has been spent or committed for payment. A large number of the yards are already completed and yard waste is running very light. The largest quantity of paper bags the department has encountered at one site is twenty. A number of people who contacted the city earlier were told that a free program would not be offered this spring, and those citizens have already purchased the paper bags to clean their yards. Mr. Grimm stated that citizens are encouraged to have compost sites, haul directly to the landfill or contract with a private hauler. Mr. Grimm stated that the city is offering a special service to pick up 30 bags or more for fifty cents per bag. In addition, low-income and senior citizens who qualify for a garbage exemption are eligible to receive five free yard waste bags. Mr. Grimm commented that he budgeted for a spring yard waste pickup but some of those funds were used for emergencies, such as repairs. Mr. Grimm stated that a fall yard waste pickup is in the FY2001 budget. Councilperson Jordan asked if it were possible to keep track of the number of bags that are picked up. Mr. Grimm stated that it would be time consuming, and that budget figures for the free yard waste services are calculated using the past year's costs. Mr. Grimm stated that he believes the number of bags would be less this spring than the past two years, and it might be possible to offer the program without scheduling overtime. Mr. Grimm stated that when the program runs into overtime, other programs must be cut out of the budget. Councilperson Jordan asked if the city had considered privatizing the yard waste program, and that private haulers he has spoken with said it would cost about $10.00 per household. Mr. Grimm stated that the city hauls the yard waste to the landfill compost pile and it costs about $10.00 per ton. Councilperson Anders stated that there is no free leaf pickup. Mr. Grimm stated that there is a misconception that it is free, but it is not free because the service is funded by the garbage fees or with funds from the Sanitation Department. Councilperson Anders suggested that the service be offered for one week at fifty cents per bag, with a ten bag minimum, on a per call basis. Councilperson Jordan stated that he is not convinced that city should charge for this service. Councilperson Jordan stated that he would favor paying a receptionist to answer the calls, and group the calls by routes. Councilperson Anders stated that he does not feel there were that many calls, and he would rather not offer the program this spring, but hold it in the fall, and come up with a new program for next spring. Councilperson Anders stated that he proposes that the city not offer the program this spring. Councilperson Jordan stated that he disagrees with Councilperson Anders. This is a service the city has offered for the past six years and citizens have become accustomed to the program. Councilperson Jordan stated that this is a service to the citizens, and he believes the city should pick up the yard waste at no cost. 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Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase a filter belt for press No. 1 at a cost of $3,186.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Streets for authorization to seek bids for various asphalt emulsions/bituminous products was reviewed. The materials will be used for the upcoming Oiling, Seal Coating, Chip Sealing, Fog Sealing, Crack Sealing and making of oil patch material programs. The products are environmentally safe. The Street Department orders the required material each day, and what is not used that day is returned to the vendor. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Councilperson Jordan asked if the city was going to hold a free spring leaf pickup this year. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation& Recycling, stated that he spoke with Mayor Rooff and the city is not going to provide this service this spring. A fall pickup was offered into December last year. Mr. Grimm stated that he did not bring this item before the Public Works Committee because he thought he only needed to request approval to provide the program, not when it is not being offered. Mr. Grimm noted that he has already told numerous citizens that the program would not be offered this spring. Councilperson Jordan stated that he feels Mr. Grimm should notify council members when he is not going to continue a program. Mr. Grimm noted that citizens can purchase yard waste bags to dispose of leaves. Councilperson Anders stated that he has had several calls at home regarding free leaf pickup, especially from elderly citizens. Councilperson Anders stated that he was aware the program was not going to be offered this spring. Councilperson Anders stated that it is an expensive program and yet it provides a services. Councilperson Anders stated that from the calls the city is receiving, he feels the citizens want us to provide this service. Mr. Grimm stated that the city has 23,000 customers and inquired as to the number of calls received by the council. Councilperson Krizek commented that it may be too late to schedule leaf pickup as a lot of residents have already completed their yard work. Councilperson Jordan stated that there is a perception that the city is raising taxes, but cutting services. Councilperson Getty asked Mr. Grimm to put together the cost to provide the free leaf pickup and also possible dates and bring back to the Public Works Committee. Mr. Grimm commented that it cost the city approximately $30,000 for the spring program and $65,000 for the fall program. Mr. Grimm stated that he feels the citizens should pay for the service by using the yard waste bags. Councilperson Jordan requested that the City Clerk schedule a Public Works Committee meeting for April 17, 2000 to discuss the free spring leaf pickup. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE April 3, 2000 4:25 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase a MAP Disconnect at a cost of$879.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Associate Engineer for authorization to seek bids for traffic control devices for 11 railroad crossings was reviewed. The Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad has programmed the following railroad crossings for surface renewal this construction season: Kern Street, Alley (Dawson-Kern), Dawson Street, Alley (Dawson-Riehl), Riehl Street, Alley (Riehl-Conger), Broadway Street, Burton Avenue, Westfield Avenue, Westfield-Ida, and Westfield-Duryea. Under the terms of the Iowa Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund agreement, the city is required to provide and place appropriate traffic control devices. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Weight limitations for the Eighteenth Street Bride were reviewed. By mid-April, repairs to the deck of the Eighteenth Street Bridge should be completed. Structural evaluations were completed by Earth Tech, Inc., and the Engineering Department is recommending that heavy truck weight limitations be posted on the Eighteenth Street Bridge when the bridge is reopened for traffic. The bridge will be posted for the following three standard Iowa legal truck configurations: Eighteenth Street Standard Configuration Legal Limit Bridge Posting Type 4 28 12 Type 3S3 40 18 Type 3-3 40 22 City Engineer Eric Thorson stated that postings will be put up with three signs on each end of the bridge. Staff will monitor the signs and make changes if necessary. Mr. Thorson stated the edges along the sidewalks are unraveling. Potholes will be repaired and the sidewalks will be monitored. The posting will allow cars, pickups, motorcycles, and smaller delivery trucks to use the bridge. Large dump trucks and concrete trucks will not be allowed to use the bridge. There are approximately 10,000 vehicles using the bridge per day, and about 200 will be affected by the posting. The city is working with the consultant on the use of the bridge by the Fire Department. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE March 27, 2000 3:55 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Krizek. Members absent: Anders. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control to purchase a Dissolved Oxygen Probe at a cost of $1,440.00 be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4:01 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE March 13, 2000 4:15 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Krizek. Members absent: Anders. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. The appeal of the bill in the amount of$85.00 for snow removal for a vacant lot located at 1409 Jefferson Street was reviewed. On January 28, 2000 the Sanitation Department received a complaint from a postal carrier regarding the snow on the sidewalk located at the vacant lot between 1401 and 1413 Jefferson Street. The call was received late Friday afternoon, and the property was not posted until the following Monday at 9:20 a.m. The sidewalk was re-inspected on February 1, 2000 at 9:50 a.m., and the sidewalk was still not cleared. Kent Orchard, the owner of the vacant lot, reported in a letter that he was out of town. Mr. Orchard had just purchased this lot and since there were no buildings or a mailing address at the location, he did not plan for snow removal while he was out of town. Mr. Orchard did not feel he should have to pay for the snow removal as there were many other sidewalks on the block that were not cleaned when he returned on February 7, 2000. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Central Garage, reported that the sidewalk snow removal program is run on a complaint basis only, and his office did not receive any other complaints on other sidewalks in the area. Councilperson Krizek commented that we should treat everyone the same. Councilperson Krizek stated that if staff is posting a sidewalk for snow removal and sees other sidewalks that need to be cleaned, they should post that property because of safety. It was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the appeal of the property owner of a snow removal bill in the amount of$85.00 for the vacant lot located at 1409 Jefferson Street be denied. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Ayes: Two. Absent: Anders. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE February 28, 2000 5:15 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Anders, Krizek. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Change Order No. 1 with Rummel Construction, Inc. for a net increase in the amount of $35,000.00 for grease removal at the Anaerobic Lagoon Cover Replacement Project was reviewed. When the contract with Rummel Construction, Inc. was submitted for city approval, more than one-half of the lagoon was still covered with the torn cover, and Rummel was unable to see how much grease was on the lagoon. Because of the unknown grease quantity, grease removal and disposal was set up in Rummel's contract on a time and material basis. Since the cover has been removed, it has become apparent that there was more grease on the lagoon than Rummel originally estimated. At the time the contract was executed, Rummel was negotiating with National By Products, Inc. to pick up and render the grease after it was removed from the lagoon. Those negotiations were not successful, and Rummel had additional costs of hauling and landfilling the grease at the Black Hawk County Landfill. Rummel has spent $68,302.80 for grease removal and disposal to date. This is approximately the amount that Rummel originally estimated. Rummel has agreed to limit all future grease removal and disposal as a net lump sum increase of$35,000.00 so that grease removal and disposal will not exceed the combined total of $103,302.80. This change order will increase the original contract price by 5.4 percent for a new total contract price of $677,264.80. Bob D'imsey of Earth Tech has discussed the contract increase with Fireman's Fund, the insuran, carrier for the damage at the lagoon, and it is anticipated that they will cover the contract increase. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that Change Order No. 1 with Rummel Construction, Inc. for a net increase of$35,000.00 for grease removal at the Anaerobic Lagoon Cover Replacement Project be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the Superintendent of Central Garage for authorization to sell a chip spreader for $5,750.00 was reviewed. A new chip spreader was included in the F.Y. 2000 Capital Equipment Program and was purchased last fall using local option sales tax funds. The spreader is the primary piece of equipment used in the chip seal program. The dealer would not take the old spreader in trade. The old spreader was purchased in 1997 at a cost of$18,500.00 and has been used on every seal coat project. The Superintendent of Central Garage has been contacted by Steffes Construction Inc. who has offered $5,750.00 to purchase the spreader. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Anders that the Superintendent of Central Garage be authorized to sell the Etnyre chip spreader to Steffes Construction Inc. for the amount of$5,750.00. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Anders that the appeal by the property owner of a snow removal bill for 215 East 14 Street be approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. On February 8, 2000, the Sanitation Department was contacted by Neighborhood Services that the Franklin/Gateway Neighborhood Association sent him a list of 30 properties that needed snow removed. The property at 215 East 14 Street was included on the list, and the Special Projects Coordinator inspected 215 East 14 Street at 11:30 a.m. on February 8. The property was posted by putting a placard on a lath board in the front yard. 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Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Earth Tech, Inc. at a cost of$10,402.21 for services related to the reopening of the Eighteenth Street Bridge was reviewed. The original agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. requested that Earth Tech, Inc. complete core sample analysis and forward to the city a recommendation regarding the reopening of the bridge. Earth Tech's recommendation was received on December 22, 1999. Earth Tech's recommendation stated that following repair of the deck and prior to reopening the bridge, the bridge should receive a detailed structural analysis of the floor beams below the deck, the concrete beam approach section on the west side of the bridge, and steel truss sections to determine if the bridge should be posted to limit heavy truck traffic. The detailed analysis was not included as part of the original agreement and is now covered in Supplemental Agreement No. 1. The following is a breakdown of costs related to the two agreements: Original Agreement (estimated cost) $8,000.00 Original Agreement (final cost) $5,597.79 Remaining Amount of Original Agreement $2,402.21 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (estimated cost) $10,402.21 To cover the costs of Supplemental Agreement No. 1, Earth Tech has agreed to use the remaining portion of the original agreement budget plus $8,000.00, and the $8,000.00 figure is stated in Supplemental Agreement No. 1. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Anders that Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Earth Tech, Inc. at a cost of $10,402.21 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. The request of the City Engineer to delay the start of the second 10-year cycle for the Sidewalk Repair Program was reviewed. The first 10-year cycle for the Sidewalk Repair Program is nearing completion. At the end of each of the ten zones throughout the first 10-year cycle, an assessment program was completed, and the cost of the repairs added to the property taxes of property owners. There were 32 properties within Zone 1 that received 10-year assessments due to final repair costs higher than $700.01. The first payment occurred during the fall of 1991, and the last payment will occur during the fall of 2001. It is proposed that the Sidewalk Repair Program continue with another 10-year cycle to properly maintain sidewalks and complete repair of any new problems that may have developed since the last inspection. However, in preparation to inspect Zone 1 and complete repairs during the 2000 construction season, it was determined that it would be possible for a property owner to receive a second assessment for work completed during the 2000 construction season and still be paying for their original assessment for work completed and assessed in 1991. To avoid the possibility of assessing two sidewalk assessments to a property owner for repairs that occurred ten years apart, it was the recommendation of the Engineering Department that the beginning of the second cycle of the 10-year Sidewalk Repair Program be delayed until the 2001 construction season. This will allow time for original assessments to be paid in full before any assessments would be added to property taxes as a result of the second 10-year cycle. Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the request of the City Engineer that the second 10-year cycle for the Sidewalk Repair Program be delayed until the 2001 construction season be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE January 3, 2000 3:25 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Getty, Anders. Moved by Anders, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Two. Motion carried. Moved by Anders, seconded by Getty that the request of the Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control for authorization to purchase technical support for the computerized maintenance program at a cost of$2,880.00 be approved. Ayes: Two. Motion carried. With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Anders that the meeting be adjourned at 3:31 p.m. Ayes: Two. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk