Public Works Review Committee

PUBLIC WORKS REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Date: Tuesday March 31, 2026 Place: City Hall, 206 S. Madison St., Council Chambers Agenda: 1. Meeting called to order at 4 p.m. 2. Roll Call Present: Present: Kaden Crapp, Bill Hibbard, Mike Johansen, Crystal Riley (quorum) Also: Mike Chambers (Home Serve), John Hauth and Jamie McCartney (Public Works), Michael Kuchta (City Administrator) 3. Committee Minutes of 3-5-25: Moved by Johansen, second by Crapp; approved on voice vote 4. Presentation by Mike Chambers on Service Line Program by HomeServe, and Possible Action: The program is a warranty for homeowners who have problems with water and sewer laterals or indoor plumbing. Most residents incorrectly think laterals are the City’s responsibility. Sign-up is 100% voluntary for residents. They pay monthly premiums for each service they select, with various payment options. Residents have no out-of-pocket costs up to program ceiling. HomeServe signs up local plumbers to provide services. There is no cost to city; city receives 10% of premiums. HomeServe does direct mail to residents, using their own database, and does not share customer data. HomeServe does no telemarketing. It does provide educational materials to residents and press releases to City. Committee members discussed typical sewer lateral materials and problems; and where 10% City share should go. Consensus to see how much is collected in first year, then make recommendation on whether to put proceeds in general fund or appropriate utility fund. Motion by Johansen, second by Hibbard to recommend consideration by full Council. Approved on voice vote 5. Project Updates  Public Works Staffing: McCartney is shadowing Hauth for rest of April, but still doing water operator chores in morning. McCartney’s promotion and Travis Klein’s resignation leaves Water and Sewer with only 2 staff. To lessen load, City is using Midwest Locating Services to do utility locates, especially for Comelec requests in western part of city. Also will have contractors handle some repair jobs.  Grantland Theater: Sound system had “sound check” today; after some trouble-shooting, all systems are go. Kuchta is working with promoter to launch monthly music series in May.  Well #3 Rehabilitation: Hauth intends to flip two capital projects. He intends to move up the well rehabilitation to this year, and delay water tower painting until 2027.  Other: Golf course opened over the weekend. 6. Adjourn: Motion by Crapp, second by Johansen to adjourn at 4:33 p.m.