Minutes; Public Works: March 2008

Public Works Committee
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March. 25, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Shop, 535 South Madison Street, Evansville, WI
MINUTES
1 Call the meeting to order
2 Roll Call – all present
3 Motion to Approve Agenda- Fred moved, John seconded; passes unanimously
4 Motions to Approve minutes of the following meeting; Feb. 26th, 2008 and March 10, 2008- Fred moved, John seconded; passes unanimously
5 Citizen appearances- none other than agenda items
6 Lake Leota
A Update on soil borings, DNR application, possible refill, etc.
 One year extension on dam repairs granted by DNR
 SOLE found a boring machine, they will look into it further
 4 or 6 borings needed, should get results within 2 months of taking samples
 Joe at Vierbecher was not too sure about a lake refill and how that would affect a dredging project
 Weeds- depends upon whether we fill the lake or not
7 Site Plan Reviews
A Community center- Legal checks to be done by zoning administrator in regards to flood plain map
B Manor – still need light plan specs
C Firestation – will re-submit with new stormwater plan
8 Construction Updates
A Main Street Progress Report
 Sidewalk will be repaired by gas co.
 Still putting together costs for signage and lights
B County Trunk Highway M Progress Report (To be brought back up in spring)
C North Prairie Productions Progress Report (stay on agenda through construction halt)
D Capstone Ridge Phase 2 Progress Report (To be brought back in spring)
 In default with parkland fees
E Westfield Meadows Progress Report
 Waiting on spring for pond review
F Madison Street (TH 59) Progress Report (To be brought back next year)
 Pre-construction meeting last week
 South water main first- detour up on 3-31-08
 Done June 7th, and then WIDOT comes in
9 Communications from City Engineer –
A WWTF
 Putting together costs (cap & operating) to decide best option; expect something in May
B West side park bids should go out.
10 Communications of Public Works Director –
A Snow removal costs 2007-2008.
 Obviously much higher than budgeted for due to extreme winter conditions
B Motion to recommend council approve purchase of new snow plows- Fred moved and John seconded- passed unanimously via a roll call vote
C Motion to approve the filling of the vacant mechanic position
 Moved by Fred, seconded by John, passed unanimously
D DOT safe routes to school – application due April 4, 2008.
 City administrator to get this done
11 New Business
A Motion to recommend to city council approve a resolution for a stormwater planning grant application.
B Discussion and possible action regarding Excess brick pavers
 Motion made by Fred and seconded by John to donate the Stoughton bricks to the Senior/Community center so they can dispose of as they see fit. Passed unanimously.
12 Old Business
A West side water issue (to remain on agenda indefinitely)
 Draft of utility creation ordinance in April & ready for action in May
 Greenway sediment removal to be done when it dries
 Vision pond project to be done in June or July
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B CRS Update
 FEMA to do site visit in June or July
13 Adjourn
Mason Braunschweig, Chair, Public Works Committee
Please turn off all cell phones while the meeting is in session. Thank you!