City Council

Minutes for Public Works Commi ee 2/6/2024 Taken by Jeff Carlson Call to order @ 6:02 (please note that Zoom mee ng was not ini ated as no members knew how to turn it on) Pledge of Allegiance recited Roll call – All members present except Mark S Adop on of Agenda – mo on my Chris, 2nd by Doug Approval of prior minutes – Mo on by Chris, 2nd by Doug Business: 1. 2024 Road Projects: Lee revised 2024 / 2030 Road Project spreadsheets sorted by Paser ra ngs. 1.1 2024 Road project discussion, including crack patching and seal coa ng: 2024 Budget net amount of $440k. Stantec will be mee ng/ communica ng with PW members with the goal of bringing projects to the next PW mee ng for recommenda ons to TB. Bob expressed concern for the need of a possible sec onal repair on 31st St. 1.2 2024 possible road project on 144th Ave.: Stantec has received the dra of the Geo technical report (borings) for 144th Ave. 1- 2 weeks to finaliza on and then an accurate cost and cost sharing with the developer can be determined by the TB. 2 Other road projects: Nothing to discuss at this point. 3 Damages to roads: Minimal because of mild weather 3.1 Any other road damage issues. Lee reported some River Road patching is failing and they have contacted the contractor. 4 Discuss seal coating new subdivision roads at 3 years. Waiting on opinion from town attorney: The attorney thinks it is reasonable and doable and should be added to section 168-8 (not sure I got this # right) as part of a developer’s agreement. Lee recommended referral to TB as a possible workshop item, Bob will discuss with Theresa. 5 Signage - any signage issues: Some street signs have to be replaced due to loss of reflec vity. Bob noted some chevrons on Kressel west of 7th need replacing and that some street signposts need to be ordered. Lee passed out specs on street signs blades and we discussed the 3 different types of street signs the town has in place currently using 3 different font configura ons. Jeff suggested making a decision on which street name blade will be the standard moving forward. Chris M made a mo on to use the blade with all cap fonts. Jeff 2nd. Mo on passed. Lee confirmed with Bob that most street signs in town are of this choice. 6 Review of Town Ordinance Chapter 149 on roads: Lee will review and make any suggested addi ons or changes at the next PW mee ng. 7 General maintenance: Chris reported that the tractor is at Baribeaux for normal maintenance. Also men oned we lost one operator and will be hiring one more for a total of 3. 8 Seasonal maintenance: Discussed some large oak trees that need to be removed, stump removal in ditches, buckthorn cu ng and possible spray treatment in the fall. 9 Review of bills and expenditures for previous month(s): Reviewed with no discussion. 10 2023 expenses to end of year vs. budget: Ok 11 2024 expenses to date vs. budget: Ok No public Comment Items for TB – Referral from Lee for workshop to discuss Item #4. Not sure if TB needs to approve PW approved mo on to use chosen street sign blade op on. Items for next PW agenda - #6 Next PW – 3/5 and please note that 5/4 was generally agreed to for April’s mee ng. Mo on to adjourn by Doug, 2nd Chris, mo on passed. Adjourned @ 6:50PM