Minutes; Public Works: May 2007

NOTICE
The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee for the City of Evansville will be held on the 23rd day of April, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., at Public Works Garage, Evansville, Wisconsin. Notice is further given that members of the City Council might be in attendance.

Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Garage., Evansville, WI

MINUTES
Call the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Roll Call – Braunschweig, Sornson, Juergens, Sauer, & Wartenweiller present.
Approved minutes of April 23, 2007 regular public works Meeting
Citizen appearances – None
Lake Leota Restoration update-
Noted that the original goals for draining the lake have been accomplished. Those goals being; (1) compact silt, (2) map the bottom of lake, & (3) get rid of fish.
The SOLE committee would like to request $50,000 for a engineer to begin draft designwork for lake. The committee informed SOLE that it would be prudent to know the future of the lake prior to investing $50,000 into designs that may or may not be used.
The committee and Dave Wartenweiller expressed concern for the unbudgeted maintenance SOLE is asking for in regards to lake clean-up. They were informed to make their intentions known come budget time.
Topgraphical study was discussed. Mr. Sauer estimated one could be done for a cost estimated at $5000 to $7500.
Site Plan Reviews - none
Contruction Updates
a. Main Street Progress –
Possible 3 week delay in time due to unforseen circumstances at Maple. St.
Motion was made to recommend to Common Council to allow PW director to place “Parallel parking only” signs on Main St during construction. Motion passed unanimously.
b. County Trk M – No progress yet.
c. North Prairie Productions-
Haul fill in mid-July to early August.
No word on waste water reduction as of yet. City engineer will write letter and copy all interested parties.
d. Capstone Ridge Phase II-
City engineer approved. Park board noted that poark land fees still owing. Construction may begin late July.
e. HWY 59 agreement-
Construction in 2008. Out for bids Nov. 2007.

Communications from City Engineer
Allen Creek Bridge discussed- Need to set up capital account for 2009. Talk with Dan Wietecha & Eric Jepperson.
Sewer Treatment plant – work being done. Will need upgrades soon.
Communications of Public Works Director
Current projects going well.
*Sidewalk assesments – City Admin needs to get information gathered for grant application.
*Review of sewer user rates – Received packet from MSA. Our rates are low for our size and area.
New Business
f. Discussed chaging meeting times and place. Will meet at PW shop from now on. The committee agredd to meet the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Faithfully submitted by:
Mason Braunschwieg,
Chair, Public Works Committee