Public Works, Sewer and Water

CITY OF VERONA MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS/SEWER & WATER COMMITTEE MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Evan Touchett at 5:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Present: Evan Touchett, William McGilvray, Luke Diaz. Also present: Heather Reekie, Bill Burns, City Administrator, Fire Chief Giver, Bob Gundlach, City Engineer, Dick Vock, Verona Community Theater, Ron Rieder, Director of Public Works. 3. MOVED by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2014 meeting of the Public Works/Sewer and Water Committee. Motion carried 3-0. 4. Discussion regarding the Military Ridge Bike Trail and the locations that it intersects with public streets in the City of Verona. Ron Rieder indicated that the installation of solar powered pedestrian flashing lights would be one idea that could bring more awareness to these crossings. He suggested that the crossing on South Main Street would be his first priority. Based on traffic volumes the crossing on South Nine Mound Road, South Franklin Street and Lincoln Street could best be served by painted cross walks. The crossing on Old PB is presently in the Town of Verona and he suggested that the crossing be improved as part of bridge reconstruction in 2016. He also indicated that he would work with the Town and the Department of Natural Resources to improve the visibility at the crossing on Old PB. 5. Discussion regarding the Verona Community Theater Project: Dick Vock reported that the Verona Community Theater is looking at building a new facility, approximately 9,100 SF with a 150 seat theater. VACT has worked with City staff at exploring various sites that could accommodate their needs and the preferred site from staff would be the southern portion of the Verona Fire Station property. Chairman Touchett asked that we explore a site adjacent to the Library within Badger Prairie Park and report back with the findings. In addition City staff would be interested in acquiring their existing site for a Parks Department Maintenance Facility. Mr. Vock also indicated that they would be interested in providing space to accommodate the Recreation Department dance program. Mr. McGilvray asked that Mr. Burns and Mr. Rieder continue to work with VACT and include this item on the next agenda. 6. Discussion regarding the Street Scape portion of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan: Chairman Touchett asked that City staff begin working on suggestions of a project and/or items that could be considered and report back at a future meeting. 7. MOVED by Diaz, seconded by Touchett, to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0. Time: 6:35 p.m. Evan Touchett Chairperson