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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#04 - March 2021 Public Works ReportMAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE 3/20/2021 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM: Public Works Director Report SUBMITTED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: City Council is asked to review and accept, as part of Consent Agenda, a brief description of activities that have taken place in the Public Works Department in the month of March 2021. PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: STREETS • Continue seasonal tree trimming ROW’s throughout the city • Attended to streets and sidewalks after winter weather events • Took delivery of the remaining contracted road salt order. Both sheds are full for next season • Installed Spring Weight Restriction signs • Began pot hole repair • All staff attended virtual Smart Salting Conference • Revenues of auctioning approved disposal items neared $1000 • Heavy rains washed out one culvert on Klondike and created a large sink hole in the Lions Park parking lot • Spring street sweeping was completed WATER • Complete monthly MDH bacteria, fluoride, Lead/copper sampling and submit well water draw down reports • Completed water meter upgrades for the year as the goal and budget have been met • The construction of the Well 5 building continues and is nearing completion • Added intrusion alarms to Well 2 as recommended in MDH inspections • Complete and submit 2020 DNR water conservation report • A vehicle collided and damaged a hydrant on Lake Elmo Blvd, the hydrant is out of service and being repaired • Completed quarterly meter reading SURFACE WATER • All staff continue in virtual MS4 trainings & storm water management conference • Several culverts and storm sewer catch basins were cleared as the temperatures increase and the water started running. • Jason Monroe and I attended a virtual MS4 permit update meeting City Council Meeting Date Consent/Regular Agenda Item #__ Page 2 PARKS • Staff continue grooming Sunfish Lake Park Ski trails after snow events. • The contracted buckthorn removal project continues in Sunfish Lake Park. The selected contractor continues to use equipment to make efficient work of removing the invasive brush • Install all park nets, completed a spring cleanup and playground inspections • The Lions Park warming house has been cleared out and returned to its intended use of a concessions stand for the summer season • A storage container was placed near the pole shed at fire hall 2 for MORC to store tools used in maintaining the Sunfish Lake Park Bike trails. • Several staff members attended an annual MN Shade tree short course • Changed portable toilet providers for an annual savings of over $2100 • Staff provided tables and chairs to a military smart home celebration FACILITIES • Continue planning and designing of the proposed city facilities construction and expansions STAFF • Monthly Employee Safety Committee monthly meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. Safety inspections were completed on both City hall buildings and corrections were implemented. • The second Labor Management Committee meeting occurred. RECOMMENDATION: Base on the activities listed above, City Council is respectfully asked to accept the March 2021 Public Works Report.